TWELVE new Probationary Constables are beginning work in the Hunter region, allocated to Hunter Valley, Manning-Great Lakes, Mid North Coast and Port Stephens-Hunter Police Districts. NSW Police Force’s Class 365 officially attested at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 2 May. The new recruits have now commenced duties at their new home stations across the […]
The library will close during the upgrade works for approximately five weeks from Thursday 24 July 2025.
UPGRADE works for Tea Gardens Library will kick off mid-May 2025. Works include a 97m² extension to provide a meeting and events space, an amenities upgrade, an access ramp upgrade, new carpet and self-serve technology. “We are excited to upgrade the library facilities at Tea Gardens to better meet the needs of the local community […]
GIVEN the privilege of laying a wreath from the Tea Gardens Family Research and Local History group on Anzac Day, I was reminded as I did so of a photograph I found via Trove of my aunt, Joyce Edmonds. She was a bridesmaid in a bridal group laying their bouquets on the Martin Place Cenotaph […]
‘Democracy sausages’ were on offer at North Arm Cove, hosted by the local RFS.
DEMOCRACY was exercised yet again across the country last week, with voters of the Federal electorates of Lyne and Paterson heading to the polls to have their say on the nation’s future leadership. Candidates’ volunteer armies mobilised at polling places across the electorates, wearing distinctive campaign t-shirts and brandishing ‘How-to-Vote’ cards. Polling places around the […]
National candidate Alison Penfold has won the seat of Lyne. Photo: Alison Penfold FB.
THE National Party’s Alison Penfold will be the next Federal Member for Lyne, succeeding the long-serving Dr David Gillespie. As of Monday morning, Ms Penfold held 60.55 percent of the Two candidate preferred count over Labor’s Digby Wilson (39.45 percent) after Saturday’s federal election. “I am very grateful for the support from so many individuals […]
Some of the several artefacts Shirley Croxon displayed from her time with the CMF.
THE Myall River VIEW Club paid tribute to Anzac Day with a special presentation from member Shirley Croxon on Friday 11 April. Shirley shared her journey from the farm near Coonabaraban to becoming a teacher and joining the Citizen Military Forces (CMF). The story begins with her acceptance into the Australian College of Physical Education […]
Port Stephens MP Kate Washington, Minister for Tourism Steve Kamper and Mayor Leah Anderson.
STATE Government, Council and sailing enthusiasts are predicting the expansion of Newcastle Airport will further propel the Sail Port Stephens regatta in future years. The Sail Port Stephens Performance Series took place from 25-27 April, with thousands of spectators flocking to catch the regatta in action. The Sail Port Stephens Bay Series follows from 2-4 […]
Palm Lake Resort Workshop President Bob Peady (centre) and volunteer Gordon Rowe present the donation to Jan Peeters from the Free Clinic Bus.
RESIDENTS from across Palm Lake Resort Tea Gardens pitched in to donate a significant sum to the local Free Clinic Bus charity, presented at a special Good Friday get-together in the Promenade on Friday, 18 April. The donated funds, totalling $2030, were raised through a volunteer effort led by members of the Palm Lake Workshop […]
A casket and urns created by Men’s Shed members.
A casket and urns created by Men’s Shed members. Bob Bonner, Gary Haynes and Royce Ford of the Men’s Shed. Kim O’Donnell, event organiser and End of Life Doula. Leonie Reisberg from Personalised Urns. Garry from MidCoast Council Cemeteries. Emma Rowles from Winter Legal. Nicky Hammerl, event organiser and End of Life Doula. A FREE […]
Crashing waves at Bennetts Beach, which was closed on Good Friday.
SCHOOL resumes this week after holidays plagued by storms and hazardous conditions. The weather forced the closure of several beaches in and around Port Stephens over the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends. Holiday favourite, Bennetts Beach at Hawks Nest, was subjected to hazardous swell and waves whipped up by Ex-tropical Cyclone Tam, which had […]
