The SS Sophia Jane. Photo: supplied.
THE first ship to sail between Yacaaba and Tomaree, into the calm waters of Port Stephens, was the “Salamander” – a convict ship that arrived in Australia on 21 August 1791 as one of 11 ships in the 3rd Fleet. Since that first arrival, ships from around the world have sought the refuge of the […]
Mens 4s Winners 2025: L to R Rob Young, Dave Perry, Dave Garcia & Jeff Baker
Mens 4s Winners 2025: L to R Rob Young, Dave Perry, Dave Garcia & Jeff Baker Mens 4s Competitors 2025: L to R back row Dave Perry, Rob Young, Jeff Baker, Rick Islaub, Greg Smith Front row seated L to R: Dave Garcia & Ron Berczelly THE winners of the Gala Day Men’s 4s have […]
This is the second year Council has supported the Garage Sale Trail movement.
RESIDENTS are encouraged to cash in on clutter as the Garage Sale Trail hits Port Stephens over two weekends this November. Port Stephens residents can participate in the second-hand treasure hunt by holding their own garage sale or joining a market on one day or across both weekends, November 8-9 and 15-16. Mayor Leah Anderson […]
A sea of Pink & Teal at the Ladies Charity Golf Day. Captain Denise (c) with the Best Dressed Winning Team of Robyn, Di, Jo and Tanya. THE 2025 Ladies Charity Day took place last week amid a sea of pink and teal. An excellent field of 72 players and 15 guests enjoyed a morning […]
Terry and Lou. 2025 champions.
“THE last round of the ladies championship was played on Wednesday 24th September and the 2025 A grade champion is Lou Smith, just 1 stroke ahead of Barbie Gordon, who took out the overall nett prize, just one stroke ahead of Bernie Newton. Terry Stellema is the B grade champion. 26 vets played on Thursday […]
THE first ship to sail between Yacaaba and Tomaree, into the calm waters of Port Stephens, was the “Salamander” – a convict ship that arrived in Australia on 21 August 1791 as one of 11 ships in the 3rd Fleet. Since that first arrival, ships from around the world have sought the refuge of the […]
Nelson Wrigley presenting his Dad’s Chris Wrigley Quiet Achiever Trophy.
Nelson Wrigley presenting his Dad’s Chris Wrigley Quiet Achiever Trophy. The Lions Club presentation. Chris Richards presenting his Encouragement trophy. WE had a perfect day to see our 2025 season out and present all of our players with their trophies. The giant slippery slide, face painting and games made the day one to remember. The […]
Jillaroos international hooker Olivia Higgins performed strongly in Newcastle Knights’ 30-6 NRLW preliminary final loss to Brisbane Broncos. Photo: AAP Image/Dave Hunt.
Jillaroos international hooker Olivia Higgins performed strongly in Newcastle Knights’ 30-6 NRLW preliminary final loss to Brisbane Broncos. Photo: AAP Image/Dave Hunt. Emerging Knights fullback Lilly-Ann White missed Newcastle’s 18-12 Grand Final loss to Cronulla in the NSW Women’s Premiership. HUNTER rugby league queens Olivia Higgins and Lilly-Ann White have experienced finals heartbreak with the […]
Jack keeping an eye on the Nippers and calling in help during last season’s rough seas. Photo: supplied, TGHN SLSC.
LIFE saving can become a family affair, as it has for Jack Alterator who was nominated for the Hunter Surf Life Saving Youth Life Saver of the Year back in June. “It was a very easy nomination for the committee to make after he had been awarded the club’s annual Junior President’s award for the […]
Tuesday Lady Vets Winner, Di Lindstrom. Marg Bonney was all smiles after scoring a birdie on Tuesday. 2025 Grandmothers Trophy Winner, Rosarie Mullins. THE ladies were back on deck last Saturday with 29 players contesting an 18 hole Stableford event, including visitors from Woolooware, Toronto and Moruya Golf Clubs. Despite the lay off over recent […]
