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COURT: A Tanilba Bay man, 44, has been charged with 11 offences following a car collision in August that claimed the lives of Salamander Bay couple Ron and Robyn Thomson.

Man charged after double fatal Salamander Bay crash

1hr ago

KOALA CARE: Western Sydney University's Dr Edward Narayan has highlighted "the growing pressure care and rescue groups and their resources are under".

STD worry for koalas

Gus McCubbing
2hrs ago

CRITIC: Shoal Bay geologist Neil Fraser believes the draft Tomaree Coastal Walk could damage the Port's foreshore. Pictured is the view atop Tomaree Head.

Tomaree Coastal Walk route causes concern

Charlie Elias

LEARNING: Raymond Terrace Public School Year 6 students with the aquaponics system in the garden. Pictured is (front) Elliott Rowe, Gurkiat Singh, Brock Bailey, (back) Shaylynn Hyde, Ayla Shedden, Latayiah Swain, Makybe Hannon, Georgia Ditton, Kaylee Blundell and Alby Rowe.

Garden teaching students lifelong lessons

Ellie-Marie Watts

MEDIA MATTERS: Paterson MP Meryl Swanson and the shadow communications minister Michelle Rowland support the Save Our Voices campaign.

MPs backs media campaign

Tanilba Bay's $100,000 Lotto win claimed

Tanilba Bay's $100,000 Lotto win claimed

APPROVED: Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has approved the expansion of the Brandy Hill rock quarry, which will see 52h of koala land cleared.

Ley approves Hanson quarry expansion

Ellie-Marie Watts

COURT: A Tanilba Bay man, 44, has been charged with 11 offences following a car collision in August that claimed the lives of Salamander Bay couple Ron and Robyn Thomson.

Man charged after double fatal Salamander Bay crash

1hr ago

KOALA CARE: Western Sydney University's Dr Edward Narayan has highlighted "the growing pressure care and rescue groups and their resources are under".

STD worry for koalas

Gus McCubbing
2hrs ago

Michael Draper with the 2.7m tiger shark he caught on an 80-pound braid line.

What a whopper: Fisherman hooks 320kg tiger shark

1hr ago

Kirsty McBain, standing up bushfire victims'.

DIGESTFire focus shouldn't be lost on Friday - or any day

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Insurance claims for sick pets are on the rise during the pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

Our pets are paying the price for us working at home instead of the office

Laura Hamilton, right, and her 81-year-old mother Evon McGuinness have been isolating together since March. They went to the South Melbourne Markets on Wednesday morning. Picture: Katie Johnson

'I might cry': Melbourne shakes off 112 days of lockdown

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

Janine Graham

Head nurse Lauren Parker conducts a COVID-19 test at the drive-in testing site for Canberra's southside. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONWhat have we learnt from our COVID-19 experience?

Ian Ring

Inset: Montague St Bridge today. Photo: Twitter @MontagueStBridg

Bridge bingle signals return to new normal for Vic

Janine Graham

Health Department secretary Brendan Murphy. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Government in more vaccine talks, under pressure to release more detail

Sally Whyte

Classy Penrith centre Stephen Crichton battles Melbourne Storm opposite Brenko Lee in last Sunday night's grand final. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Deja vu watching young Panthers in the grand final, Parramatta in 2009

Andrew Moir

SHOCKED: In his first season playing for the Nelson Bay Marlins senior men's team, Noah Connick, 18, was named Hunter AFL's Coaches MVP. Connick pictured at Dick Burwell Oval.

Coaches vote Connick MVP

Ellie-Marie Watts

Dustin Martin is the first player to win the Norm Smith three times. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

OPINIONNo asterisk needed, Tigers among AFL's very best

Rohan Connolly

Classy Penrith centre Stephen Crichton battles Melbourne Storm opposite Brenko Lee in last Sunday night's grand final. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Deja vu watching young Panthers in the grand final, Parramatta in 2009

ELATED: The Medowie Marauders are the 2020 NHRU Rams Cup divisional grand final winners. Picture: Stewart Hazell

'Epic end to an unforgettable year'

Ellie-Marie Watts

'NEW CHAPTER': Port Stephens Council has appointed Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club as new the operator of the Salamander Bay-based Port Stephens Sailing and Aquatic Club. Picture: Supplied

New sailing and aquatic club operator appointed

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

The sunset viewing area near Hay offers views across the flower-filled fields. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The drive-through towns that will make you want to stop a while

Michael Turtle

ACT residents can travel to Tasmania with quarantining from Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERThe Tasmanian border is open. Here's what you need to know before you go

Kathryn Lewis

Shannon Noll is back on the road for Great Southern Nights.

Great Southern Nights: 1000 gigs to get you up and moving

Brittany Lazarus

REMEMBRANCE DAY: Nelson Bay RSL Sub Branch secretary Russell Durrant in front of the Cenotaph where a shortened service will take place on November 11.

Keeping COVID safe on Remembrance Day

Charlie Elias

FREE: Registration for the Dementia Care Navigator information session is essential.

Help to navigate dementia care

All you need for a sugar skull costume is some face paint and some flowers. Picture: Shutterstock

10 last minute DIY Halloween costumes

Amy Martin

REMEMBRANCE DAY: Nelson Bay RSL Sub Branch secretary Russell Durrant in front of the Cenotaph where a shortened service will take place on November 11.

Keeping COVID safe on Remembrance Day

TRICK OR TREAT: Celebrating Halloween this year? NSW Health has shared some COVID-19 related health and safety advice.

Advice and tips for a COVID-safe Halloween

The view over Shoal Bay from Tomaree Head.

Exhibition of Tomaree Coastal Walk plan extended

Discover the fabulous new resort lifestyle awaiting you at Tallowood Medowie

Discover the fabulous new resort lifestyle awaiting you at Tallowood Medowie

Discover the fabulous new resort lifestyle awaiting you at Tallowood Medowie

Discover the fabulous new resort lifestyle awaiting you at Tallowood Medowie

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

2020 Hunter Local Business Awards Finalists

2020 Hunter Local Business Awards Finalists

2020 Hunter Local Business Awards Finalists

2020 Hunter Local Business Awards Finalists

At home with a yellow front door

At home with a yellow front door

At home with a yellow front door

At home with a yellow front door

GOING UP: Pictured is LJ Hooker Nelson Bay managing director Jason Brennan, the Nelson Bay town centre and Nelson Bay Real Estate principal Heath Jones.

Opportunities from Bay CBD height rise

GOING UP: Pictured is LJ Hooker Nelson Bay managing director Jason Brennan, the Nelson Bay town centre and Nelson Bay Real Estate principal Heath Jones.

Opportunities from Bay CBD height rise

Seek out your private Salamander Bay oasis

Seek out your private Salamander Bay oasis

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

Kirsty Horton

Where the country meets the sea

Where the country meets the sea

LEARNING: Raymond Terrace Public School Year 6 students with the aquaponics system in the garden. Pictured is (front) Elliott Rowe, Gurkiat Singh, Brock Bailey, (back) Shaylynn Hyde, Ayla Shedden, Latayiah Swain, Makybe Hannon, Georgia Ditton, Kaylee Blundell and Alby Rowe.

Garden teaching students lifelong lessons

Ellie-Marie Watts

FUNDRAISERS: COPSY board members Geoff Basser and Brooke Vitnell are seeking new fundraising streams for the successful Jupiter program.

COPSY fundraising for its youth counselling service

Charlie Elias

ALL SMILES: Port Stephens Probus Club president David Wilson with new members.

Club inducts new members to Probus

LEARNING: Raymond Terrace Public School Year 6 students with the aquaponics system in the garden. Pictured is (front) Elliott Rowe, Gurkiat Singh, Brock Bailey, (back) Shaylynn Hyde, Ayla Shedden, Latayiah Swain, Makybe Hannon, Georgia Ditton, Kaylee Blundell and Alby Rowe.

Garden teaching students lifelong lessons

Australians have lost over $8.8 million to threat based scams so far this year, and young people are reporting the highest losses.

Scamwatch: Threat-based scams targeting young people and Chinese community

PARTNERSHIP: Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre manager Georgina Scott with Jupiter counsellor Paul Pearton.

Jupiter's spreading its wings

Charlie Elias

HONOUR: Launceston physician George Razay is among 17 Tasmanians nominated for Australian of the Year. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au

Watch Tasmania's 2021 Aussie of the Year ceremony

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CRITIC: Shoal Bay geologist Neil Fraser believes the draft Tomaree Coastal Walk could damage the Port's foreshore. Pictured is the view atop Tomaree Head.

Tomaree Coastal Walk route causes concern

A released male brush-tailed rock wallaby in the national park in 2019.

Endangered wallabies sighted, population boosted

SUPPORT: Chris Poulos with his number one supporter and wife, Alanna, at their Belmont North home. Picture: Peter Arnold

Chris Poulos thanks supporters 12 months after injury

Indi MP Helen Haines says the Save Our Voices campaign is "making a very sensible call on government and, in particular, on the Deputy Prime Minister". Picture: James Wiltshire

Our local news is crucial: Haines

Shana Morgan

COMEBACK: Child In Reverse is Kate Miller-Heidke's first pop album since 2014 after spending several years working in the opera and musical theatre world.

Kate Miller-Heidke finds pop magic in collaboration

Josh Leeson

ELATED: The Medowie Marauders are the 2020 NHRU Rams Cup divisional grand final winners. Picture: Stewart Hazell

'Epic end to an unforgettable year'

Ellie-Marie Watts

BIG MOMENT: Ben Sharp releasing Ally the green sea turtle in Boat Harbour on October 21 about six weeks after he rescued her. Pictures: Supplied

Bay a bridge in turtle care

Ellie-Marie Watts

SKY HIGH: A majority of Port Stephens councillors voted in favour of high rise buildings in Nelson Bay CBD by approving amendments to the Local Environmental Plan.

Letters to the Editor: October 29

VISION: Port residents have written letters of support for the proposed 20km Tomaree Coastal Walk.

Letters to the Editor

PORT VISIT: Prime Minister Scott Morrison during his visit to Varley in Tomago in September. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

Letters to the Editor: October 15

SKY HIGH: A majority of Port Stephens councillors voted in favour of high rise buildings in Nelson Bay CBD by approving amendments to the Local Environmental Plan.

Letters to the Editor: October 29

ON SHOW: Amanda Sutherland's work in the Have A Yarn project. A number of such works are currently on display throughout the Port.

Letters to the Editor: October 8

SUPPORT: Climate Change Port Stephens members participated in last Friday's global day of action.

Letters to the Editor: October 1

Marj Thornton (nee Pullen) left with her friend Joy as special wireless operators at Kedleston Hall in the early 1940s.

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

NATIONAL TREASURE: Jack Thompson thinks there's something special about seeing a film at the cinema. Photo: Peter Brew-Bevan

It's never too late, says Jack

Samara Ross

Advocate says older workers' jobs are threatened by the government's new JobMaker scheme.

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

Eileen Wood

Construction has begun on Amazon's new Melbourne warehouse at Ravenhall.

Amazon to expand Melbourne operations

12m ago

The prime minister has told French President Emmanuel Macron Australia stands with France.

Morrison condemns 'cowardly' French attack

28m ago

UNDER WATCH: Natural Resources Access Regulator chief regulatory officer Grant Barnes. Photo: Supplied

Water watchdog uses satellite images to dish out penalties

18m ago

A key adviser to three prime ministers will oversee the nation's intelligence community.

Cabinet secretary heads to security role

21m ago

Treasurer Tim Pallas says "Victoria is in a position to reopen, rebuild and grow".

Vic budget handed down on November 24

Benita Kolovos
34m ago

Mathias Cormann says he's leaving parliament "at peace" after entering the Senate in 2007.

No regrets: Mathias Cormann quits politics

Daniel McCulloch
42m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the Australia Post chief's position is not up to him.

Post boss position up to board: Morrison

Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

Michael Draper with the 2.7m tiger shark he caught on an 80-pound braid line.

What a whopper: Fisherman hooks 320kg tiger shark

Daniela Cooper
1hr ago

Rob Stokes, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces with Dr David Hopkins who received one of the NSW Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering in the category Innovation in Public Sector Science and Engineering. Photo: NSW DPI

DPI researcher wins Premier's Prize for Science and Engineering

18m ago

Finding a 'Jenny Craig' paddock is more important than ever this season. Managing nutrition from the second trimester is one way to not blow out calf size. Photo: file photo

Perfect storm leads to big problem calving heifers

Hannah Powe
2hrs ago

The two top-priced rams with purchaser Zoe Rolfe, Kenilworth Grazing, Nimmitabel, Greendale's Ivy, Miranda and Alan McGufficke, Elders' Sam Green and Tim Schofield and Greendale's Mark and Lachlan McGufficke.

Greendale Merinos sell to $5750 top

Olivia Calver

Artists impression of Robotiz3ds ARRES model (Autonomous Road Repair System). Picture: Robotiz3d.

Autonomous pothole-fixing vehicle coming to streets soon

Mathew Dickerson
1hr ago

The winner of the investing game is the one with the most assets on the board

The winner of the investing game is the one with the most assets on the board

Noel Whittaker
2hrs ago

BALANCE: Daily exercise is great for improving your health and well-being, but too much may cause some problems. Picture: Shutterstock.

No need to overdo your exercise

Dr Adam Castricum