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 […]
Spearow on the day of her rescue in Tanilba Bay, September 2025. Photo: Sea Shelter. Spearow, in December 2025 on the road to a healthy recovery and her subsequent release. Photo: Sea Shelter. BEHIND the walls of Irukandji Shark and Ray Centre, the team at Sea Shelter are quietly continuing to write the rescue tales […]
Karen (Myall U3A) with Teresa (Estia TG staff) and Pat (Estia TG volunteer). Photo: Ros Jones. Karen and Ros from Myall U3A with Estia volunteer Pat. Photo: Ros Jones. One of the cards being lovingly created. Photo: MU3A. MEMBERS of the Myall University of the Third Age (U3A) have finished the year with a bang, […]
Darrall sits with the pentagonal ‘wicking bed’ memorial he constructed for his late partner, Philippa, in the North Arm Cove garden. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Darrall sits with the pentagonal ‘wicking bed’ memorial he constructed for his late partner, Philippa, in the North Arm Cove garden. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. A plaque highlights Philippa’s impact on the community garden. NORTH Arm Cove residents and visitors can pay their respects to Philippa Coltart, a strong local advocate for the environment, at a […]
Georgie, Indie, Mila, Alice and Harper enjoyed a night of wholesome family fun. Photo: KPA. Indie and Georgie got their order in for Christmas Day. Photo: KPA. Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage came from across the bay. Photo: KPA. THE Karuah community came together for a special night of carol singing and festive fun at […]
The historic old shops at Raymond Terrace. Photo: Bea.
The historic old shops at Raymond Terrace. Photo: Bea. Along Stockton’s shipwreck walk. Photo: Robyn. Through the rocks at Glenrock. Photo: Robyn. View from Leichhardt’s Lookout at Glenrock. Photo: Judy. THURSDAY Walkers laced up their year of trekking around the region with several successful and fair-weather outings during November. The first Thursday took the Walkers […]
Local artists applying their skills and techniques in a charitable group effort. Photo: J. Hart.
Local artists applying their skills and techniques in a charitable group effort. Photo: J. Hart. The artists have quotas to fill to help out Santa and the other elves. Photo: J. Hart. Handmade Christmas cards help spread the joy of the season. Photo: J. Hart. ARTISTS of the Myall University of the Third Age (MU3A) […]
Some of Lilli Clulow’s work on display in the gallery. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Blake Taylor’s prints, ‘The Garden of Eden’. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Zarlii Ray’s ‘Embers of Courage’ series. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Winner Blake Taylor with GiG President Anne Stuart and Zarlii Ray. Photo: GiG. HSC artist Axel Case in front of his works ‘My […]
Connor Barry gets his hands dirty preparing a jar to propagate more plants. Photo: Rachel Barry. Eleanor Barry is armed and ready to dig new flora homes. Photo: Rachel Barry. Joël Dunn and Jonathon Quaken from Landcare (far right) with members of Stroud Junior Landcare. Photo: Rachel Barry. More plants go into the ground. Photo: […]
Wayne at one end of the Kokoda Track. Photo: Wayne Cooper.
Wayne at one end of the Kokoda Track. Photo: Wayne Cooper. A glimpse at just how rugged the Kokoda Track gets. Photo: Wayne Cooper. REMEMBRANCE Day was marked by the Myall River VIEW Club’s penultimate meeting of the year with a special guest speaker, Wayne Cooper. Wayne shared his experiences and impressions of walking the […]
