Principal Mark Clemson with Anya Ingram and the Regional Director.
Anya Ingram with her award, at Tea Gardens Public School. Principal Mark Clemson with Anya Ingram and the Regional Director. TEA Gardens Public School teacher Anya Ingram has been recognised in the NSW Department of Education Regional North Excellence Awards. Only three teachers from across the 20-plus public schools in the Port Stephens network are […]
When complete, the Hexham Straight will comprise three lanes in each direction for its entire six-kilometre length, from the Newcastle Inner City Bypass to Hexham Bridge.
THE first widened section on the Hexham Straight is now open to traffic with three lanes in each direction. Motorists turning left onto Maitland Road from the Newcastle Inner City Bypass are now benefiting from an additional lane for about 650 metres, including an extension to the turning lane from the bypass. There is also […]
Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed.
Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed. Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed. Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed. POLICE have charged 865 people with 2,028 offences during a […]
POLICE are appealing for information following a serious motor vehicle crash north at Nerong. On Friday 8 August 2025, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Nerong, 80km north of Newcastle, following reports of a crash between a black Mercedes sedan and a Kenworth semi-trailer. The driver of the Mercedes, a 26-year-old woman, and […]
MULTIPLE sea turtles have been found washed up on beaches between Anna Bay and Hawks Nest in recent weeks. Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters has confirmed that up to 16 turtles have now been found – some dead, others alive and in distress – around the region in the last three weeks alone. One such […]
EVERY year around mid-August, the sky puts on one of its most spectacular performances – the Perseid meteor shower. A favourite for stargazers and amateur astronomers alike, the Perseids are famous for their brilliance, speed, and sheer number of meteors. This isn’t just a quiet trickle of falling stars – it’s a fireworks show written […]
Ava-Lie, Maya and Harvey with their rainbow. All photos: Tea Gardens Public School.
Ava-Lie, Maya and Harvey with their rainbow. All photos: Tea Gardens Public School. Kindergarten students making binoculars. Designing a bridge: Kaspah, Flynn and Muhammad. The Kindy and Year 1 tug-o-war underway. The Jordaan family enjoying a P&C-catered family picnic box. Moana and Year 3 enjoying the parachute. Kindergarten Public Speaking grand finalists. Stage 1 Public […]
Tilly Moore and her winning entry for the M1 Pacific Highway extension. Photo: Michael Moore. Tilly on her scholarship to the National Art School in Sydney. Photo: Michael Moore. LOCAL Year 11 student and artist Matilda “Tilly” Moore is the winner of the M12 Raymond Terrace NAIDOC Week 2025 Art Competition. It means her artwork […]
Environmental campaigner Peter Elzer (aka KoaLaMan) is walking to save koala habitats. Environmental campaigner Peter Elzer (aka KoaLaMan) is walking to save koala habitats. PETER Elzer was due to pass through the region this week on his 580km walk from Coffs Harbour to Sydney. The 70-year-old is seeking urgent action on native forest protection and […]
B Company, 7RAR, about to be air-lifted back to Nui Dat after a cordon and search of Phuoc Hai village, 8 August 1967. Photo: Australian War Memorial. Troops disembarking from a QANTAS aircraft, Saigon, 28 April 1966. Photo: Australian War Memorial. VETERANS from the Vietnam War will unite with those from other conflicts at the […]
