DEAR Jasminda, My parents recently indicated they would like their ashes scattered at a beach. I want to be composted. Could I keep some of their ashes to go in with my remains? Patricia L. DEAR Patricia, Though this is a rather macabre subject, it is important that your parents’ wishes are adhered to. Since […]
The Bombah Point Ferry. Photo: Visit NSW.
THE final stage of upgrades to Mungo Brush Road will begin this month, with work expected to be completed by Christmas 2026. The 4.7-kilometre section between Mungo Brush Campground and the northern access ramp to the Bombah Point Ferry will be upgraded as part of the Australian and NSW Governments’ Infrastructure Betterment Fund. For residents, […]
IT was back in 1974 when I arrived in Port Stephens to take up an appointment as PE Teacher at Nelson Bay High School the following year. Having no knowledge of the area I was fortunate in that I knew Ken McCray, a teacher at Anna Bay Public School. My wife Ella and I were […]
Port Stephens MP Kate Washington enjoyed a Skills and Drills Day session with members of Port Stephens Pickleball Club at Tomaree Sports Complex netball courts.
MEMBER for Port Stephens Kate Washington has taken a liking to the fast-growing sport of pickleball. The athletic local member was a special participant at a recent Port Stephens Pickleball Club Skills and Drills Day event at the Tomaree Sports Complex netball courts, and passed the test with flying colours. She joined 40 players from […]
I COULD be wrong but, in my humble opinion, it would appear that Labor, Liberals, Greens and Teals seem to be behind woke communism, using schoolkids to march against Australian democracy. This may send Western society broke and cause civil war. Regards, Mick Edgar, Nelson Bay.
Flynn in full flight.
Flynn in full flight. Tobias on attack. Aria showing how it’s done. Lucca about to navigate around the opposition. SATURDAY play day was very well-attended with a huge crowd of supporters and players coming along to relish the weather and the sporting entertainment. The day marked Ray White Real Estate Round 11 and sponsors were […]
Flynne showing his ability.
Flynne showing his ability. Tobias in full stride. Aria showing how it’s done. Lucca about to navigate around the opposition. GAME day last Saturday was an absolute cracker! A bit of a brisk start but when the sunshine settled in the day warmed to what was a perfect winters celebration of soccer and community. All […]
Retired Lady Vets at the Ruby Anniversary celebrations this week. Betty Clinch and Jan Bardier cut the anniversary cake. Hawks Nest Lady Vets celebrate their Ruby Anniversary last week. HAWKS Nest Ladies Golf Ruby Anniversary Celebration The Lady Vets celebrated a huge milestone this week, marking 40 years of vets golf at Hawks Nest using […]
WITH the ban on under-16s using social media, the Government has recognised a need to fill the void and help youth connect in real life (IRL) and invested more than $2million in grassroots programs across NSW to help children and youth build healthy relationships offline. The Connect IRL program is the direct result of feedback […]
Transmission among native birds has been confirmed among greater crested terns. Photo: AAP Image/Andrew Stafford.
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has urged farmers to urgently review their biosecurity plans, as the H5N1 strain of avian influenza spreads. Testing last week confirmed the influenza strain had spread between wild birds on Australian soil for the first time since the disease’s detection last month. NFF CEO Mike Guerin said the news is […]
