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Laura Rumbel

Raymond Terrace RSL Sub-Branch led the annual Anzac Day march in Raymond Terrace on April 25. Picture by Laura Rumbel 

Sacrifice and mateship: Raymond Terrace reflects on Anzac Day.

Anzac crowds strong in Raymond Terrace for dawn service and main service

Former Tomaree High School student Sarah Kilby who is currently completing a traineeship at the Koala Hospital and Kai Smith. 

Tomaree student Kai completes work placement at Koala Hospital.

Kai gets close to koalas for unique work experience program

Nelson Bay RSL Sub-Branch president Mark Balsarini, Nelson Bay RSL Sub-Branch welfare officers Meagan Ambrose and John Collins and junior vice president of the Nelson Bay RSL Sub-Branch Jordan Balsarini.

A huge crowd paid their respects at Apex Park for Dawn Service.

Thousands gathered at Apex Park to reflect at Nelson Bay Dawn Service

Aspiring nursing students Lila Bell, Lexie Anderson, Allie Pike and Grace Langdon. Picture supplied

A new program is inspiring the next generation of nurses.

Port Stephens students get a unique insight into a future career in nursing

Damage to Boomerang Park at Raymond Terrace. 

The facility is expected to be closed until mid May.

Significant damage to the off-leash dog area at Boomerang Park

Terrace Bake and Break Cafe and Bakery owners Huong and Quinn Nguyen. Picture by Laura Rumbel

Huong Nguyen passed her citizen test with flying colours.

Raymond Terrace's Huong is top of the Australian citizenship class

The 2024 whale watching season is set to arrive in Port Stephens next month. Picture by Bonita Holmes-Nuu.


Whale watching season is fast approaching in Port Stephens.

Tourism operators are anticipating a memorable whale watching season

Thornton resident Paul Johns with retired guide dog Keith (left) and his current guide dog Tate (right). Picture by Simone De Peak

Paul's retired guide dog Keith has changed his life for the better.

Thornton resident Paul Johns shares a special bond with his two guide dogs

Double demerit penalties will apply from 12.01am on Wednesday, April 24 as part of an Anzac weekend road blitz. Picture by Peter Lorimer

Double demerit penalties apply until Sunday, April 28.

Anzac weekend road blitz begins at midnight on Wednesday, April 24

Port Stephens Council west ward councillor Giacomo Arnott and deputy mayor Leah Anderson. Picture by Laura Rumbel 

Labor endorses Leah Anderson to run as the mayoral candidate.

Local government election: Leah Anderson's quest for Port Stephens mayor

Thrashville –&nbsp;Slightly Heavier - proved a huge hit with music lovers. Check out your photos from Instagram.

@newcastlelive: Horns in the air for #thrashville

@killdirtyyouth: Cheers @dashvillemagpie / Thrashville 🍻 Was a killer gig! Get down here for @clownsband , @hardonsband & @cosmicpsychos !! #killdirtyyouth #thrashville #alternative #punkrock #grunge #musicfestival

@jamespatrickphoto:Shredding in the Hunter #thrashville #FTPontour #skate #skateboard

@stonelionsband: Thanks a bunch #thrashville 🤙🏼 We had a blast. Party time! 

@nozzlefinger: Going off #thrashville with #gritoris @dashvillemagpie #graffiti #colours #design #style

@joeyk.d.y: Cheers @dashvillemagpie we had a great time and cant wait to do it again! @killdirtyyouth #killdirtyyouth #kdy #thrashville #deadinthesummer #tour #rocknroll #beers #fender #jaguar #fenderjaguar #beers #festival #alternative #grunge #grungegirl 📸🎞 @ahhdanielson

@sindelism: ...and I'm a little sensitive about it, thanks very much #thrashville you jerks.

@dashvillemagpie: Thrashville is absolutely crackalackin. Tickets on the gate til 6pm. $60. No six stitches. #thrashvillefest #Thrashville #dashville

@tracyrab: #thrashville #punkrock #metal #punkfestival

@killdirtyyouth: LETS DO IT THRASHVILLE 🍻🤘🏾 #killdirtyyouth #thrashville #musicfestival #alternative #punkrock #grunge

@poisoncity: Today @clownsband hit #thrashvillefest in the Hunter Valley w/ @cosmicpsychos @hardonsband & more! Hit Clowns FB for tix/ info. 📷 @jodie.downie #clownsband #poisoncityrecords

@dashvillemagpie:New Dashville beer. ... CRAWL!!! Summer ale. Bloody great drop. #dashville #thrashvillefest #crawlthebeer

@beentheredronedthat: Thrashvile, live, loud & cool 📸📽🎸🎤 #thrashville #branxton #mymaitland #heavymetal #straya

@joeyk.d.y: Bringin the rock to the hunter valley 🤘 #killdirtyyouth #kdy #rocknroll #thrashville #festival #punkrock #cheetahprint #grunge #fender #fenderjaguar

@illshootya: thrashville , live, loud & cool 📸📽🎸🎤 #thrashville #branxton #mymaitland #heavymetal #straya

@phillipjayfried: @danstorkaudio @hannyjmusic
cooksleykeith Just got here and real stoked already #thrashville

illshootya On the cans @ Thrashville 📸📽🎸🎤 #thrashville #branxton #mymaitland #heavymetal #straya #straya #graffiti #graffitiart #streetart #streetartistry #australia

@illshootya: Australian Beef Week @ Thrashville, go see 'em before ya die , live, loud & cool 📸📽🎸🎤 #thrashville #branxton #mymaitland #heavymetal #straya

@joeyk.d.y: Newcasle, we are drinkin at the Del getting ready to lay waste to the hammo tonight. 

@j.a.m_shots: @theneptunepowerfederation in all its glory on stage at #Thrashville #TheNeptunePowerFederation #Dashville #RockNRoll #musicphotography #SeeTheSound #livemusicphotography #livemusic #Festival #SlightlyHeavier #canon #JAMSHOTS #NightrainTV

@j.a.m_shots: Jason Whalley of @theneptunepowerfederation at #Thrashville #TheNeptunePowerFederation #Festival #Dashville #musicphotography #livemusicphotography #livemusic #AustralianMusic #Bass #FrenzalRhomb #SeeTheSound #JAMSHOTS #NightrainTV

@cooksleykeith: IF YOUR NOT DUKIN', YA JOKIN' JANE DOE X DAISY DUKE 2K17 #thrashville #clownsband 📸 @danstorkaudio

@j.a.m_shots: Steve Simmons and Craig Smith of Mischling tearing up the Thrashville stage yesterday. #Mischling #Thrashville #LocalMusic #AustralianMusic #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #livemusicphotography #livemusic #musicphotography #bnw #Baw #JAMSHOTS #NightrainTV #canon #Tamron #metal #heavymetal #rocknroll

@j.a.m_shots: Yesterday, I took a trip back to the mid 1990s. What a time. #Mischling #Thrashville #Dashville #livemusicphotography #livemusic #Maitland #Reunion #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #Music #musicphotography #SeeTheSound #LocalMusic #AustralianMusic @dashvillemagpie

@illshootya: Last act, Cosmic Psychos live, not sure what's happening here, loud & cool 📸📽🎸🎤 #thrashville #branxton #mymaitland #heavymetal #straya

@lanajayne90: Clowns slayed it #Thrashville

Thrashville music festival | Your p...

Thrashville – Slightly Heavier - proved a huge hit with music lovers. Check out your photos from Instagram.

Thrashville music festival | Your photos

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