A Comb-crested Jacana at home in the Cattai Wetlands. Photo: MidCoast Council.
ONE of the Myall Coast’s most valued natural attractions, the Cattai Wetlands and its iconic boardwalk network, has reopened following an extended closure brought about by significant damage during the May 2025 flood event. Following the successful completion of repair works, the boardwalks are now safe and accessible, allowing residents and visitors to once again […]
Bradman Best of the Knights celebrates after winning the Preliminary Final between the Penrith Panthers and Newcastle Knights at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Sunday, 27 September. Photo: Dan Himbrechts, AAP.
NEWCASTLE are through to their first grand final in 25 years, holding on to beat Penrith 22-14 with 12 men after Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary suffered an ankle fracture in a hip-drop tackle. In an afternoon of high drama at Accor Stadium, Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland was sent off for the tackle that left Cleary […]
The finalist entries for the Wings over Wetlands competition. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
The finalist entries for the Wings over Wetlands competition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. The finalist entries for the Wings over Wetlands competition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. The finalist entries for the Wings over Wetlands competition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. EVERY year, from the distant islands of northern Japan, migratory birds fly an astounding 8500 km to Australia, only […]
Monica Dhungana’s family and friends attended to stand beside local Nepalese families worried about relatives and communities back home. Photo: Jacie Whitfield.
Owners Kiran Chavan and Monica Dhungana, bowing to fundraiser dinner guests while saying “Atithi Devo Bhava” meaning “Treat your guest like God”, with MC Peter North. Photo: Jacie Whitfield. The Tomaree Over Fifties Fitness participants booked a table to help people facing hardship in Nepal. Monica Dhungana’s family and friends attended to stand beside local […]
Women’s games participants, keen to hit the field.
Bohdi “Tiny Champion Award”. William “Best and Fairest Award”. Tobias “Best Allrounder Award”. Aria “Encouragement Award”. A few of our walking football players showing off the medals. Our Jazzy Scoreboard showing the day’s results. Jubilant “Town of Origin” winners from Karuah and Bulahdelah. Women’s games participants, keen to hit the field. Hot players getting a […]
John Ridgeway and Neville Lilley were raised in the Karuah Mission and spent many hours working in oyster sheds throughout Port Stephens. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke.
King Billy Ridgeway, sons and grandsons culling oysters at Pindimar 1915. Large numbers of Worimi people formed a trusted and extremely competent work force in the local oyster industry for many years. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke. John Ridgeway and Neville Lilley were raised in the Karuah Mission and spent many hours working in oyster […]
ELON Musk has built a career on chasing ideas many people once thought impossible. Now the SpaceX founder has revealed perhaps his boldest dream yet: creating permanent human settlements on the Moon and, eventually, Mars. The first steps could begin before the end of 2026. But instead of astronauts leading the way, Musk wants fleets […]
Minister Jodie Harrison speaks at the opening of Aunty Colleen’s Place, with Port Stephens MP Kate Washington looking on. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison.
Minister Jodie Harrison speaks at the opening of Aunty Colleen’s Place, with Port Stephens MP Kate Washington looking on. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison. The shared living room inside the newly opened refuge. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison. One of the bedrooms prepared for children staying at Aunty Colleen’s Place. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison. […]
Nathan Cole is at the Golfie for Sunday Arvo of the October long weekend 4-7pm. Photo: Supplied.
Nathan Cole is at the Golfie for Sunday Arvo of the October long weekend 4-7pm. Photo: Supplied. Get ready for this year’s RFS ANL Charity Golf Day. Photo: Supplied. SPRING has well and truly arrived, and there’s plenty happening at the Golfie! As the days get longer and the weather warms up, we’ve got a […]
Logan Currie, winner of the Primary School category. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Logan Currie, winner of the Primary School category. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Overall winner Emily Anderson took home $2000. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Chloe Maguire, runner-up in the High School category. Photo: Nico Lombardo. DOZENS of talented young students submitted their artwork to the Wings over Wetlands art competition, signalling a renewed interest in the environment and […]
