The Original Ferry Crew for 2025. Photos: Original Tea Gardens Ferry.
The Original Ferry Crew for 2025. Photos: Original Tea Gardens Ferry. Deckhand Monika with Kerrie. Christmas in July cruise guests wait to get onboard. WINTER wet and chill have not dampened the spirits of the Original Tea Gardens Ferry, with the owner and crew finalists for two major regional business awards. The Original Tea Gardens […]
Didgeridoo and clapsticks at the Smoking Ceremony. Photo: TGPS.
Didgeridoo and clapsticks at the Smoking Ceremony. Photo: TGPS. Lylah being taught how to throw a boomerang. Photo: TGPS. Uncle Justin Ridgeway with Anita Howarth and Ryan Saunders. Photo: TGPS. Students cutting the NAIDOC celebration cake overseen by Aunty Fran and Aunty Liz. Photo: TGPS. Kindergarten and Year 1 students enjoyed making ‘Johnny Cakes’. Photo: […]
John Lamb stepped in with his stories from the high seas.
John Lamb stepped in with his stories from the high seas. Probus President Barb gives a special birthday present to Life Member Ray Hoskings. MEMBERS of the Hawks Nest and District Probus Club gathered in the warm and dry confines of the Hawks Next Golf Club on 1 August to hear stories of high seas […]
HUNTER region councils can now apply for a share of $10 million to plant trees, shrubs, and native vegetation in parks, plazas, and other public spaces. The funding comes due to an expansion of the “Greening Our City” program beyond Greater Sydney for the first time. “The program is designed to increase tree planting, which […]
‘Karuah’ stranded on Stockton Beach in 1909.
FROM the very beginning shipping has been a hazardous means of transport. Port Stephens with all the surrounding reefs and islands has experienced more than its share of wrecks. Between 1800-1950 tragedy struck 110 ships between Broughton Island in the north, out to sea for about 100 kilometres, and south past Morna Point along the […]
The terminal includes new swing-gate functionality, allowing for transition between domestic and international operations.
The terminal includes new swing-gate functionality, allowing for transition between domestic and international operations. The terminal includes new swing-gate functionality, allowing for transition between domestic and international operations. NEWCASTLE Airport’s brand-new arrivals area is now open. Initially slated for an August launch, the international terminal opened early, following the work of over 2,000 individuals and […]
THE State Government has welcomed the Standing Committee on State Development’s report into beneficial and productive post-mining land use, supporting all of its 13 recommendations. In a statement last week, the Government stated it is “committed to supporting coal-producing communities as the demand for coal declines over time”. The Future Jobs and Investment Authority, in […]
Alison Penfold delivers her first speech to the Federal Parliament.
Alison Penfold delivers her first speech to the Federal Parliament. Alison Penfold delivers her first speech to the Federal Parliament. LYNE’S newest Member of Parliament Alison Penfold has delivered her first speech in the House of Representatives. Previously referred to as a “maiden” speech, and still informally referred to that way, these addresses are not […]
Around and about in Maitland, with morning tea on the Levee at Maitland. Photo: Bea.
Around and about in Maitland, with morning tea on the Levee at Maitland. Photo: Bea. The group climbing the hill to the crest at Boat Harbour in search of whales. Photo: Robyn. MORE rain led to many cancellations, but the indomitable Thursday Walkers group could not be kept at bay for the entire month of […]
AFTER 19 years of steady, silent service through the night, Peter Bliss, a dedicated member of Marine Rescue Port Stephens, has hung up the headset on his final overnight shift. Often working while the rest of the community slept, Peter was one of the unit’s most reliable night radio operators, logging a remarkable 1,323 shifts […]
