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Major milestone reached with final bridge pilings installed on M1 to Raymond Terrace extension

Regional Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison, local MPs and project stakeholders at Tarro to celebrate the installation of the final bridge pilings. Photos: TfNSW and John Holland Group. CREWS working on the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace have reached a significant construction milestone with the installation of the final bridge pile. “Piles are a […]

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Lions Club launches community campaign to fund fenced off-leash dog park

There is currently no off-leash park in the Hawks Nest-Tea Gardens area. Concept images of the proposed off-leash dog park. THE Tea Gardens Lions Club has launched its 2026 community fundraising campaign to build a fenced off-leash dog park for Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens. It would be located at Providence Bay Park in an […]

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Police presence protects holiday coastlines

Trailbikes readying for patrol along the Myall River. NSW Water Police near the Singing Bridge, Hawks Nest. Photos: PSH District Police POLICE from across the Port Stephens/Hunter District (PSHD) came out in noticeable numbers with the annual advent of “Operation: Tan Lines” on Saturday 27 December. Throughout the day, PSHD police were joined by NSW […]

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Stinker’s History: Broughton Island a ‘must-visit’

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 […]

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Government flags tougher penalties for animal cruelty including jail time for leaving dogs in hot cars

DOG owners tempted to leave their pet in the car when they run to the shops, will soon risk tougher penalties. The State Government is delivering on its election promise to review the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (POCTAA), flagging heavier fines and longer jail sentences. Minister for Agriculture, Regional and Western NSW, […]

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Firies and fireworks spread holiday joy

Santa visited kids at the Hawks Nest Reflections Caravan Park. All photos: Thomas O’Keefe. Gorgeous fireworks over the Tea Gardens Country Club. All photos: Thomas O’Keefe. RFS volunteers supervised the TGCC fireworks, in case any got out of hand. All photos: Thomas O’Keefe. Brilliant local fireworks easily rivalled some seen in the big cities. All […]

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Crafty ladies ready to give again in 2026

THE women of the Wednesday Craft Group saw off a very successful 2025, and are ready to start fundraising and giving again in 2026. “We were able to make generous donations to several groups that have a direct impact upon the lives of people in the Myall Coast area,” returned President Kris Whitely told News […]

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The selfless heroes of Port Stephens on the night Marine Rescue needed rescuing in 2016

THE air was emotionally charged with reminiscence, gratitude, and awe at the “10 Years On Bravery and Remembrance Breakfast,” hosted by Marine Rescue Port Stephens (MRPS) at Soldiers Point Marina. The gathering marked a significant opportunity to reflect on the dramatic rescue operations of 6 January 2016, when a ferocious East Coast low battered the […]

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Local Art Gallery promotes donations to Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS

Pindimar /Tea Gardens RFS members Aaron, David and Thomas out front of the Gallery, with the giant Mambo fish skeleton from the Sydney Olympics. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS Captain David Bright and new member Aaron Colyer are shown the big Reg Mombassa raffle prizes by Ian Morphett and Anne Stuart. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. […]

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Stinker’s History: still much to learn

THIS is my 50th year in Port Stephens and I still feel like I am scratching the surface. Being a Fingal Bay resident for all those years I know every rock on the land and in the water. Fishing in my tinny everywhere from the Outer Light south to Rocky Point for all those years, […]