Local champ Benny Doolan with an offshore monster snapper.
OFFSHORE fishing from Birubi north to Broughton Island is as good as it gets. Snapper is without doubt the most sought after fish because of its tenacious fighting qualities and outstanding performance in the kitchen. The offshore coastal stretch to Seal Rocks, including the islands, is dominated by reef – ideal habitat for snapper. Mulloway […]
A Greek hut on Broughton Island.
IT was early in the 1900s when two Greek merchant mariners were paid off on the docks in Melbourne and headed north searching for somewhere to start a new life, hopefully somewhere that reminded them of their homeland. Nick Catsicas and Spiro Spathos agreed that Nelson Bay and Broughton Island in particular was that special […]
Broughton Island, a fishing paradise.
ONCE a little-known NSW island, Broughton has become a ‘must visit’ destination for fishermen, boaties and day trippers. Over recent years the island has changed socially, for the better, with an influx of families rather than a domination of fishermen. Bird watching, hiking, photography, snorkelling and of course fishing are all part of the island […]
The woodchop events are always popular. Photo: Bulahdelah Show.
THE Bulahdelah Show Society is gearing up for another celebration of community, local talent and agriculture on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 November. This year’s Bulahdelah Show promises two full days of entertainment, competitions and displays at the Bulahdelah Showground. “The Bulahdelah Show is made possible each year thanks to the incredible support of our […]
Gentle guidance on the gills. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Jan points out some details to focus on her model image. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. A full table of painters took up the challenge. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Jan’s beautiful model image. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. ASPIRING local artists found inspiration in the first paint ’n’ sip session on the […]
Kindergarten students perform at Grandparents Day. All photos: Tea Gardens Public School.
Kindergarten students perform at Grandparents Day. All photos: Tea Gardens Public School. The bumper Grandparents Day crowd. The Year 4/5 “Thunder Class” performing. The Year 1 Milky Way class on stage. Mason in Kindergarten with his grandparents. Maddie painting with her Nanna. The extended Faunt family enjoying proceedings. Evan and Lily enjoying time with their […]
Katie’s installation featured a collection of loved concepts. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Jade’s vibrant kingfisher catches more than just his meal. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Chez’s family of emperor penguins show a playful side to life. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The four featured artists: (l-r) Margaret Churton, Chez Rands, Jade Phoenix Isaac and Katie Anderson, Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. […]
Zoe Robinson reads the new books with Tea Gardens Public School students.
Zoe Robinson reads the new books with Tea Gardens Public School students. Cohan, Bonnie, Harper, Moana and Xavier, with Zoe Robinson. CHILDREN’S Week 2025 has been celebrated at Tea Gardens Public School with a special visit from the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP). Zoe Robinson met students and staff on Friday, 24 […]
The crane, wharf and boathouse became of lesser importance after the light house became increasingly automated from 1960 when it converted to electricity and finally to solar.
ON the northern aspect of Fingal Island, facing Broughton Island, is a small cove known by fishermen and islanders as the “Crayfish Hole”. It was on the rocky shoreline of this natural harbour that a wharf and boathouse existed in 1918. Here the Government Department kept two boats, a whaler of 20 feet and a […]
Representatives from volunteer and professional government response agencies formed a comprehensive panel of expertise. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Karuah locals getting emergency-ready. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Red Cross volunteers from the Myall Coast, Port Stephens and Hunter regions helped make the workshop a success. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Representatives from volunteer and professional government response agencies formed a comprehensive panel of expertise. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. RESIDENTS from all over Karuah contributed to a greater understanding […]
