George Trinkler knows where all the snapper hide.
SO, you want to catch a snapper. There are many ways to do this, but I will tell you how I do it. The very first question to ask is: where do snapper gather? The best snapper fisher in the world will not catch a fish where they are not. Perfect underwater habitat for ‘reddies’ […]
The regatta developed into a huge social gathering with some families staying on the lake for up to a month.
OLD timers may recall the great days of the Annual Mungo Brush Regatta. Nestled in a protected corner of the Myall Lakes, on the eastern shore of the Broadwater, Mungo Brush was the perfect setting for the regatta conducted by the Port Stephens Regatta Club since 1903. As documented by Publicity Officer Tim Motum the […]
Leonie setting up the display, holding one of her favourites from the collection. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Leonie setting up the display, holding one of her favourites from the collection. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. ‘Pure Love’ featuring Karen and Gypsy. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. ‘The real Mrs Arch’ featuring Lucy and Michael. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The photo display as it will stand at the Boatshed throughout March. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. CANINES and their human […]
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HAWKS Nest Bridge Club (HNBC) members raised a glass in honour of much-loved former players at a memorial commemoration on Friday 20 February. “This past year we have said goodbye to two members, Beth Williams and Laurice Chivers,” HNBC President Peter Baily told NOTA. “Beth was one of our Club’s founding members and a past […]
NPSGFC’s Sean Leeman and Noah Tubman featured on Junior Team Tantrum at the annual Garmin Billfish Shootout.
TWO of Port Stephens finest young anglers experienced a huge thrill when they competed in the prestigious Garmin Billfish Shootout last weekend. Sean Leeman and Noah Tubman demonstrated their fishing prowess against world class anglers in Australia’s premier game fishing competition. The outstanding duo from the Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club (NPSGFC) were […]
The Motor Club finds new members while raising funds for community causes. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
The Motor Club finds new members while raising funds for community causes. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Keith’s blue 1970 XW Falcon, Jock’s red 1973 Camaro, and Bob’s green 1960 Wolseley. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. MOTORHEADS across the Myall Coast are gearing up for the 21st birthday of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motorfest, and some have shared […]
Newcastle-based comedian and pastor Nathan Ranclaud. Photo: YouTube.
TEA Gardens Baptist Church is set to host Nathan Ranclaud – known to his fans as “Uncle Nath” – for a free event that promises to bridge the gap between the pews and the comedy club. Ranclaud, a Newcastle-based comedian and pastor, has carved out a unique niche in the Australian entertainment scene. Known for […]
Diggers clear burnt trees and open up hidden ground fires near the pine plantation. Photo: Pindimar-Tea Gardens/RFS Facebook.
The 6500ha bushfire sits just a few kilometres north of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. Image: Fires Near Me website. A water-bombing helicopter refills at a dam on a property near Nerong. Photo: Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS/Facebook. Diggers clear burnt trees and open up hidden ground fires near the pine plantation. Photo: Pindimar-Tea Gardens/RFS Facebook. Grass […]
The fluttering flag was proudly raised by 2025 Citizen of the Year Jan Peeters. Photos: Thomas O’Keefe. The 2026 Young Citizen Gingerlily Shelton, Lion Helen Watkins, and 2026 Citizen of the Year Paul Bendy. Quinn Hadfield is remade into “Spidergirl” by volunteer facepainting artist Pam Ness. The volunteer facepainting artists were a hit with the […]
