Nelson Bay news, sport and weather | Port Stephens Examiner | Nelson Bay, NSW

PETITION: Fern Bay association president Eddie Horn believes traffic lights are needed for safety reasons at the intersection of Nelson Bay and Vardon roads at Fern Bay.

Time is right for traffic lights

Charlie Elias
16m ago

Tucker and Nell.

Local government elections postponed again amid COVID-19 outbreak

Charlie Elias
46m ago

Photo: File

NSW Premier outlines restriction extension as COVID cases rise

Anita Beaumont

TESTING: Laverty pathology area coordinator Ann Deniz at the new Weston Creek drive-through testing centre in Canberra, ACT. Picture: Karleen Minney

WATCHWhat's involved in the rapid COVID-19 testing?

Emma Horn

VOTING OPEN: Click on the image above to cast your vote now. Design uses picture by Newy Digital

Vote now in the Port Stephens Examiner's Business Awards 2021

James Muecke filmed his Australian of the Year message for sharing online last year.

Australia, thanks for the opportunity

Dr James Muecke
2hrs ago

PLANTING: Preparing for Tree Plant day are (from left) landcare volunteer Leonie Auld, Worimi Green Team member Sam and Fran Corner.

Tree planting & land caring go hand in hand in lead up to National Tree Day

Charlie Elias

PETITION: Fern Bay association president Eddie Horn believes traffic lights are needed for safety reasons at the intersection of Nelson Bay and Vardon roads at Fern Bay.

Time is right for traffic lights

Charlie Elias
16m ago

Tucker and Nell.

Local government elections postponed again amid COVID-19 outbreak

Charlie Elias
46m ago

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

16m ago

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Ariarne Titmus with her first Olympic gold medal. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

DIGESTTwo very different races stop the nation

Australias 4x100m Womens freestyle relay team (from left) Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell hold their Gold Medals after winning the final with a world record time at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Sunday. Picture: AAP/Joe Giddens

DIGESTAustralia claims first gold medal of Tokyo Games

ACT police check cars on the Federal Highway at a Covid checkpoint in January. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Hard border with NSW would halt most ACT criminal investigations

Jasper Lindell

Protesters gathered en masse in Sydney to rally against lockdown measures. Picture: Getty

DIGESTThousands attend protests despite rising virus cases

Andrew Brown

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

Shivé Prema

Get vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

DIGESTGet vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

Janine Graham

SPARRING: The girls 8-10 years sparring pplacegetters (from left) 1st Naiya Ireland, 2nd Kendall Huckstadt, and 3rd Kayleigh Thompson. Picture: Supplied

Martial arts for the family

Charlie Elias

YOUNG FISHOS: Cooper Parrott with his first fish, a monster Myall river bream. Right, Ruby Young with her first Soldiers Point whiting, caught with her new fishing reel.

More kids finding love for fishing

John 'Stinker' Clarke

FAMILY: John and Janet McDonell enjoying retirement at their Harbourside Haven home in Shoal Bay.

Former gentleman of the NRL player and retired Canterbury Bulldogs back-rower talks life in Shoal Bay and Men of League

Charlie Elias

SPARRING: The girls 8-10 years sparring pplacegetters (from left) 1st Naiya Ireland, 2nd Kendall Huckstadt, and 3rd Kayleigh Thompson. Picture: Supplied

Martial arts for the family

FOCUSED: Australia's Mary Fowler (right) chases after US opponent Kelley O'Hara during their draw at Kashima Stadium on Tuesday night. Picture: Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images

Matildas share points with US, likely to progress to next stage

Joshua Bartlett

Taoufik Makhloufi (L), silver medalist in the 2016 Olympics men's 1500m, has pulled out of Tokyo.

Olympic 1,500m champ out of Tokyo

Ariarne Titmus has Australian swim royalty in her sights after winning the women's 200m freestyle.

Titmus gunning to join Aussie pool elite

36m ago

Ariarne Titmus has Australian swim royalty in her sights after winning the women's 200m freestyle.

Titmus gunning to join Aussie pool elite

36m ago

Australia have dominated Olympic rowing finals with gold in the men's and women's four in Tokyo.

Olympic medal rush for Australian rowers

1hr ago

Australia have dominated Olympic rowing finals with gold in the men's and women's four in Tokyo.

Olympic medal rush for Australian rowers

1hr ago

Australian cyclist Grace Brown has finished fourth in the Olympic women's individual time trial.

Brown takes fourth in Olympics time trial

1hr ago

Australian cyclist Grace Brown has finished fourth in the Olympic women's individual time trial.

Brown takes fourth in Olympics time trial

1hr ago

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

SOLOIST: Catch singer-songwriter Sandy Louise live at Medowie Social on Sunday, July 25 from 4pm to 7pm.

Tune in: Where to find live music in the Port

REGISTER: Zero-waste spokesperson Lindsay Miles will share her journey to going plastic-free through an online workshop on July 21.

What's happening in Port Stephens | local event guide

Port Stephens Annual Business Awards back for 2021 | voting open

Port Stephens Annual Business Awards back for 2021 | voting open

Ellie-Marie Watts

SOLOIST: Catch singer-songwriter Sandy Louise live at Medowie Social on Sunday, July 25 from 4pm to 7pm.

Tune in: Where to find live music in the Port

HOT FEVER: Hail Satin sees The Foo Fighters cover The Bee Gees.

REVIEWThe Foo Fighters go disco on shock Bee Gees tribute

Josh Leeson

VOTING OPEN: Click on the image above to cast your vote now. Design uses picture by Newy Digital

Vote now in the Port Stephens Examiner's Business Awards 2021

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Port Stephens Health Guide 2021: Tips and advice on maintaining vitality

Port Stephens Health Guide 2021: Tips and advice on maintaining vitality

Port Stephens Health Guide 2021: Tips and advice on maintaining vitality

Port Stephens Health Guide 2021: Tips and advice on maintaining vitality

Pandemic prompts nine in ten smokers to reconsider the habit

Pandemic prompts nine in ten smokers to reconsider the habit

Pandemic prompts nine in ten smokers to reconsider the habit

Pandemic prompts nine in ten smokers to reconsider the habit

GET SET: It's inspection time. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: Board the inspection train

GET SET: It's inspection time. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: Board the inspection train

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

Jack Needham

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Jack Needham

Take in your choice of beaches

Take in your choice of beaches

GOVERNOR: The newly elected Lions district governor, Glenys Francis, from Raymond Terrace.

Glenys new district governor

Charlie Elias

Plant a tree and be part of something big

Plant a tree and be part of something big

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

GOVERNOR: The newly elected Lions district governor, Glenys Francis, from Raymond Terrace.

Glenys new district governor

Nigel and Eileen.

The Port Stephens Sister Cities' photo competition Incredible by Nature extended

Charlie Elias

ANNIVERSARY: Gary and Pam Dickinson are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on July 29.

An anniversary to treasure

Charlie Elias

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

16m ago

TESTING: Laverty pathology area coordinator Ann Deniz at the new Weston Creek drive-through testing centre in Canberra, ACT. Picture: Karleen Minney

WATCHWhat's involved in the rapid COVID-19 testing?

Greater Sydney lockdown expected to be extended a month

GET UP TO DATEGreater Sydney lockdown expected to be extended a month

The Mount Isa-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter has come to the aid of two overdue boaties, Photo: RACQ Lifeflight

WATCHSee the moment a chopper rescues stranded boaties

Woodrow the wombat (pictured) chewed a toy and span around like a puppy in a viral video

WATCHOrphaned wombat joey plays like a puppy in a hilarious video

Shivé Prema

22 photos of the Olympics so far today

PHOTOS22 photos of the Olympics so far today

HOT FEVER: Hail Satin sees The Foo Fighters cover The Bee Gees.

REVIEWThe Foo Fighters go disco on shock Bee Gees tribute

Josh Leeson

TESTING TIME: "Milk" produced in a research laboratory has the backing of traditional dairy farmers in Australia. Picture: supplied.

Farmers partner in animal-free dairy company

Chris McLennan

SIGNIFICANT SITE: Wanda Wetlands was identified as a sacred Women's site in the Mambo Wanda Wetlands Plan of Management.

Letters to the Editor: July 29

NO POWER TO THE PEOPLE: Garry Nairne from Salt Ash says that when it comes to power, the consumer will always pay.

Letters to the Editor: July 22

WORTH IT: Les Pinney says that to get the best return on home solar you need to use the electrons your home generates at the time they are being produced.

Letters to the Editor

SIGNIFICANT SITE: Wanda Wetlands was identified as a sacred Women's site in the Mambo Wanda Wetlands Plan of Management.

Letters to the Editor: July 29

BOTTLENECK: Traffic on Nelson Bay Road. Boat Harbour resident Mark Kelly is tired of waiting for the road's duplication.

Letters to the Editor: July 1

FILL IT IN: Pat Kennedy of Fingal Bay is encouraging people who are concerned about potholes to complete the council's satisfaction survey.

Letters to the Editor: June 24

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Rapid antigen COVID-19 tests can produce results within half an hour, much faster than PCR tests.

Rapid testing for worksites and schools

13m ago

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

16m ago

James Muecke filmed his Australian of the Year message for sharing online last year.

Australia, thanks for the opportunity

2hrs ago

Queensland has about 40,000 gaming machines in clubs and hotels, plus another 3700 in casinos.

Queensland's gambling code up for review

19m ago

WA Health Minister Roger Cook says he'll wait for medical advice before any decision on borders.

Six new virus cases aboard WA bulk carrier

Michael Ramsey
34m ago

Richard Jason Reay has been jailed for at least 22 years and six months for murdering his cellmate.

NSW prison murderer jailed for 30 years

Greta Stonehouse
38m ago

Online organisers of anti-lockdown protests could find themselves in the sights of federal police.

AFP offers help on virus protest websites

Paul Osborne
45m ago

A cable car proposal for Hobart's mountain has been knocked back but there could be an appeal.

Hobart cable car battle could drag on

Ethan James
49m ago

Value-adding a Clearfield 45Y91 crop by grazing 300 Merino ewes and their first-cross lambs for four weeks has boosted economic returns for Iandra Pastoral at Greenethorpe.

Grazing traditional canola value-adds crop profit

Mark Griggs
1hr ago

Kempsey Shire Council has received $6.3 million to upgrade its regional saleyards. Photo: Samantha Townsend

It's not just about the auction

Samantha Townsend
1hr ago

Working dog semen freezing a growing field

Working dog semen freezing a growing field

Hayley Kennedy

Left-foot braking is used in race and rally, and for off-roading. Photo: Shutterstock.

My left foot can be used for a variety of driving techniques

Sam Hollier

SURFACE SPACE. Clutter is your enemy, so make sure you have enough room to spread out documents. Photo: Living Edge

Five ways to improve your home office

Anybody who grows plants should have a reverence for soil. Picture: Shutterstock

Talking dirty: making soil sexy

Karen Hardy