June 1, 2025
Author and illustrator Libby Stanley talks picture books at Myall U3A A collection of author/illustrator Libby Stanley’s works, over the decades.
Event

Author and illustrator Libby Stanley talks picture books at Myall U3A

A collection of author/illustrator Libby Stanley’s works, over the decades. Libby spoke with the group of local artists, referencing many other authors’ works. Lee Clayton (left) organised the event after seeing Libby present on a cruise. AWARD-WINNING children’s writer, artist and illustrator Libby Stanley, held a special Myall University of the Third Age (MU3A) workshop […]

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50 Wombo Street, Pindimar is on the market with First National Real Estate
Property

50 Wombo Street, Pindimar is on the market with First National Real Estate

50 Wombo Street, PindimarPrice: $925,000 DISCOVER the perfect blend of tranquillity and convenience at 50 Wombo Street, Pindimar, an idyllic retreat nestled in the peaceful surrounds of NSW’s cherished coastline. Boasting an expansive 1265 square metre block and only 70m from the sandy water’s edge of Port Stephens, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home presents an exceptional […]

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Stinker’s Fishin’: Here come the bream Tomaree Headland is a great place to chase bream during the winter months.
Fishing

Stinker’s Fishin’: Here come the bream

MOVING inside the heads to the protection of the port I discovered that the fishing options seemed endless in this massive waterway. When I first arrived in Nelson Bay in 1975, I was a regular out on the “tubes” at all hours of the night and in all conditions. The bream fishing was, and still […]

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Stroud’s Mick Henrickson carves out success at the Australian Butcher Wars Stroud butcher Mick Henrickson.
Entertainment, Food

Stroud’s Mick Henrickson carves out success at the Australian Butcher Wars

STROUD butcher Mick Henrickson has proven his skills on the national stage, placing seventh in the prestigious Australian Butcher Wars competition held in Sydney earlier this month. Representing Stroud Butchery, Mick competed against some of the most talented butchers from across the country in a fast-paced showdown of precision, creativity, and craftsmanship. The event, part […]

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Churches to host day of gratitude for Myall Coast volunteers Firefighters are so often on the forefront of dangers to the community. Photo: St Andrews Tea Gardens.
Event, Local News

Churches to host day of gratitude for Myall Coast volunteers

MYALL Coast community volunteers will be honoured in a ‘Thank You Service’ at Tea Gardens’ Anzac Park on Sunday 18 May. “As part of the national Hope25 initiative, the combined churches of Tea Gardens are inviting everyone to come and give thanks for our health, emergency and community services – the people who are out […]

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Easter raft races return to Pindimar The Tug-o-War competition was a battle for the ages.
Event

Easter raft races return to Pindimar

The Tug-o-War competition was a battle for the ages. Raft racers took their marks, with human outboard motors at the ready. The Pirates were rewarded for their aesthetic efforts. Raft race winners, the crew of Ol’ Junky, happily show off their strung-together craft. PINDIMAR was the centre of the known universe once more, with the […]

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Charity pig races raise key funds for Surf Life Saving Club The Jimmy’s Smash Burgers crew returned for their second outing at the pig races.
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Charity pig races raise key funds for Surf Life Saving Club

CHARITY Pig Races returned to the Tea Gardens Country Club in a fundraiser for the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) on Saturday 19 April. The biggest fundraiser for the local SLSC each year, the event aids the club to upgrade its potentially life-saving equipment. “We are aiming to raise as much […]

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The Big Screen
Film

The Big Screen

MARVEL studios unleashes its next great experimental flick this week, hoping that the Thunderbolts will capture new audiences in the same way the Guardians of the Galaxy did. Taking a page from their competitor DC’s Suicide Squad films, the premise sees several of the supporting “anti-heroes” from previous Marvel films and television shows thrown together, […]

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