“SILVERTAILS” were a fascinating species. They were made up of doctors, lawyers, school teachers and even wrestlers. Generally holidaymakers, “Silvertails” were those who, it seemed, always had an inner desire to be a fisherman, but fate had led them elsewhere in life. Their method of operation was to start talking to the fishermen and slowly […]
Author Carmen with husband/illustrator Steven Allen, at the recent Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
TWO days after prolific local children’s author Carmen Allen launched her latest book, it was on Amazon’s “best-seller” list. “Molly’s New Treasure” is book number five in a series. It follows Princess Molly and her friends as they set out on the adventure of a lifetime: a royal treasure hunt across a mysterious island with […]
DID you hear what I heard? For the past 40 odd years I have been reporting fishing in and around Port Stephens. Something happened this week that, to my knowledge, has never happened before. Fishing around the deep water off Middle Island, Soldiers Point, John Latter hooked and landed a 58cm Mangrove Jack! So, what […]
Emcee Maggie Nadal with DJ Jomeca kept the show on track. All photos: Amanda Sykes.
Emcee Maggie Nadal with DJ Jomeca kept the show on track. All photos: Amanda Sykes. Libby’s tap routine made a grand return. Line dancers Paula, Harry and Helen showed off the scarves and handbags. Green was a theme for these lovely ladies. Little black dresses are always in style. Linda Harwood, CEO of The Umbrella […]
Discerning connoisseurs will doubtless partake in the next brewing competition. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Discerning connoisseurs will doubtless partake in the next brewing competition. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. PBCA Home Brew Competition Winner 2024 Joel Anderson, with co-ordinators Glen and Kerrie Croaker. Photo: K. Croaker. BREWERS across the Myall Coast are concocting some special fermentations in prelude to the Home Brew Competition at the Pindimar Markets on Saturday 25 October. […]
Reverend Ray Longmuir (right) cuts his 90th birthday cake. Photo: Grahamstown UCA.
RETIRED Uniting Church Reverend Ray Longmuir will celebrate 60 years of his ordination as a Minister of the Word on Friday 17 October. The Uniting Church Grahamstown Congregation, which includes Tea Gardens, Karuah, Medowie, Raymond Terrace and Tillgerry, is planning a special event in his honour at the Uniting Church in Tea Gardens on Sunday […]
Competitive woodchoppers in the swing at last year’s Karuah Festival.
THE much-loved Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival is set to make its grand return from 9am on Saturday, 18 October, at Lionel Morten Oval. This vibrant community celebration of local culture, seafood, and timber sports has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated annual events. What began in the 1990s as the humble Myall […]
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The custom racecourse was set up, with gaggles of punters cheering on the little porkers. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe The ‘ham-alanche’ occurred when the porkers finally made it over the last ramp with a little help. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe Brothers Jack and Aaron are the newest recruits to the Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS Brigade. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe […]
Jan accepted the determined assistance of some young budding artistes. Photo: Myall U3A
A room full of artistic connoisseurs at the opening night. (Photo: Thomas O’Keefe Plenty of small gifts ready for early Christmas shopping. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe Deep and emotive scenes of nature and the sea. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe From abstract to portraits of long-lost family, and plenty of flora in between. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe Vibrant colours […]
