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 […]
The schnapps bottle was the target for many at the coin toss. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
The schnapps bottle was the target for many at the coin toss. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Sharon and Tim won the ‘best dressed’ prizes. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Many thanks to the PBCA Committee for their huge efforts. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The Kathys dynamic duo expertly ran the trivia night. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Trivia winners ‘7th Heaven’ […]
KARUAH Bowling Club proudly hosted its inaugural Invitational Open Fours tournament across the last weekend of July, with the event drawing a full field of 16 teams competing for a total prize pool of $4,800. The strong field of club bowlers travelled from many regions across the State. Clubs represented included Bulahdelah, Clarence Town, Coffs […]
The Fingal Spit was created by a huge sea in 1898.
The Outerlight as it was from 1865. The Fingal Spit was created by a huge sea in 1898. THE MAITLAND GALE 1898 – A Major Event KEEPERS and their families who manned the Port Stephens Outer Light lived a Spartan lifestyle which, for them, became increasingly difficult when in 1891 a mighty sea, referred to […]
Pindimar Walkabout saw roots exposed by the sea on 23 July (Photo: Judy)
The wet Thursday morning coffee and Christmas in July at Benchmark, July 16 (Photo: Robyn) Slot Canyon, Boat Harbour on 2nd July (Photo: Lorraine) Pindimar Walkabout saw roots exposed by the sea on 23 July (Photo: Judy) A WONDERFUL start to July saw the local Thursday walkers group begin the month of trekking with a […]
DEAR Jasminda, I have recently joined a pilates group for relaxation. There is one particular attendee who makes a lot of loud noises during the class, which is ruining my ability to relax. Can I say something? Belinda N. DEAR Belinda, Having attended Pilates classes, I have some sympathy for the grunter and groaner. Though […]
Ms Penfold addressing the media in Canberra at Parliament House.
FEDERAL Member for Lyne Alison Penfold MP is calling on local small business owners to “get it off their liver” by taking part in a new survey designed to put the real experiences of regional businesses back at the centre of policy making. She believes governments have become too comfortable telling businesses how they should […]
Tomaree High School athletics sensation Anna Taylor (far right) claimed four gold medals and a silver at last week’s Hunter Secondary Schools Athletics Championships at Glendale. She is pictured with gold medal-winning relay team mates Mia McDonald, Maebel Colley and Fern Cullimore.
SALAMANDER Bay athletics sensation Anna Taylor has bolstered her Commonwealth Youth Games credentials with gold medal winning feats at the Hunter Secondary Schools Athletics Championships at Glendale’s Hunter Sports Centre. The emerging 15-year-old track and field star was part of a talented crop of Port Stephens junior athletes to stamp their mark at last week’s […]
Going without heating in winter can be genuinely dangerous for some. Image by magnific.
TEMPERATURE extremes at either end of the thermometer carry inherent risk for vulnerable people, such as the elderly or young children, yet more than one in four admit they’ve gone without in times of need due to the cost. A recent survey revealed that 27 per cent of Australians, which is 5.7 million people, fell […]
