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Tickford Racing's Cameron Waters was among three team combinations to thrive on the Gold Coast.

Supercars strugglers enjoy rare success

Ed Jackson

Currently ranked 14th on the WSL Championship Tour, Sage Erickson (USA), in red, is looking forward to returning to the Port Stephens region and finishing her 2018 campaign off with a bang. Picture: Ethan Smith / Surfing NSW

World’s best female surfers prepare for Port pro

Australian Invictus athlete Jamie Tanner will compete in his third and final Games in Sydney.

Winning isn't everything at Invictus Games

Belinda Tasker

Tickford Racing's Cameron Waters was among three team combinations to thrive on the Gold Coast.

Supercars strugglers enjoy rare success

HIGH ACHIEVER: Andrey Martynov, aged 9, from Zone Active in Taylors Beach placed second in the state and fifth at nationals for level four trampoline. See more photos online at: portstephensexaminer.com.au

Gymnasts fly high in national rankings

Beach sports and nippers back in full swing

Peter Arnold

Scenes from Pete Murray's concert at Shoal Bay Country Club on July 19, 2018.

Summer session in Shoal Bay with Pete Murray

Ellie-Marie Watts

Ben Way demonstrating at 2017 Love Seafood Festival.

Meet the chefs who will be cooking up a storm at Tastes at the Bay

SOULFUL: Known for her gentle, soulful voice, 22-year-old, Newcastle singer-songwriter Georgina Grimshaw will perform live at Anchorage Port Stephens on Sunday.

Top live gigs on this weekend

Scenes from Pete Murray's concert at Shoal Bay Country Club on July 19, 2018.

Summer session in Shoal Bay with Pete Murray

HIGH SPIRITED: The division two Australian Mixed Ultimate Championships will be staged at Tomaree Sports Complex, Nelson Bay from October 19 to 21. Image from last year's championship.

Ultimate flying into Nelson Bay this weekend

Ellie-Marie Watts

VOLUNTEER: Hospital auxiliary member Wendy Lane displays some of the food on offer at the recent fashion parade and high tea fundraiser.

Hats off to our hospital

Rebuilt: Built in the 18th century, Dresden's Frauenkirche was destroyed in the bombing during World War II and was not rebuilt until after German reunification in 1994.

From beer to bratwursts, discover Germany's delights

Rebuilt: Built in the 18th century, Dresden's Frauenkirche was destroyed in the bombing during World War II and was not rebuilt until after German reunification in 1994.

From beer to bratwursts, discover Germany's delights

RISEN FROM THE ASHES: Nelson Bay Golf Club has bounced back better than ever from a disastrous fire in 2015.

Teeing off in the direction of success

RISEN FROM THE ASHES: Nelson Bay Golf Club has bounced back better than ever from a disastrous fire in 2015.

Teeing off in the direction of success

Get together: The updated terrace area is the perfect place to relax with friends over a meal and one of the many beers on tap or wines.

Try a meal at the Spinning Wheel Hotel

Get together: The updated terrace area is the perfect place to relax with friends over a meal and one of the many beers on tap or wines.

Try a meal at the Spinning Wheel Hotel

Renovated with stunning water views

Andrew Lotherington

Perfect property for location and size

Andrew Lotherington

SUCCESSFUL TACTIC: Gabrielle Lyth and Mitchell Cook slept in their car to ensure they secured the block they wanted when the fifth and final stage of Wirraway at Thornton was released. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Overnight stay in car pays off for first home buyers

Renee Valentine

TRADITION: Private Walter Saunders. Picture: AWM P00889.012

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

Remembrance: The unveiling of a memorial in Toogoolawah, Queensland. Pictures: Courtesy of the Australian War Memorial. H17643

Places of love and loss, of heroes all

Maeve McKenna

COURAGE: Private Miller Mack of the 50th Australian Infantry Battalion was one of 21 Ngarrindjeri men who enlisted. Picture: AWM P10608.010

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

TRADITION: Private Walter Saunders. Picture: AWM P00889.012

Road to Remembrance

FOR A CAUSE: Port Stephens Cycle Group is currently coming third nationally in the Great Cycle Challenge, which wraps up at the end of October.

Port riders take on cycle challenge

COLLECTION: The Australian War Records Section (AWRS) ‘trophy’ store at Peronne in 1918. Around 25,000 objects were shipped to Australia. Picture: AWM E03684

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

Dragon at Shoal Bay Country Club on Saturday, October 20.

Dragon fires up Shoal Bay with 80s classics

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Scenes from the 2018 Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival. Pictures: Jack Drake

Photos from the 2018 Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival

Corlette couple Alan and Narelle Grace bought the Build for a Cure house in Medowie on Sunday for $650,000, which will go to the Children’s Cancer Institute. Picture: AJM Photography

Corlette couple snap up Build for a Cure home at auction

OPERATION REMOVAL: The dead whale was removed from One Mile Beach using a low loader on Thursday. Picture Supplied

Whale carcass removed from One Mile Beach

Nelson Bay Foreshore Reserve.

Popular Bay reserve joins elite group of Aussie green spaces

The sperm whale carcass is believed to have washed up near Middle Rock at One Mile Beach on Tuesday morning. Picture: Marina Neil

Whale carcass washes up on One Mile, beach closed

JESSICA BROWN & ELLIE-MARIE WATTS

ALL SMILES: Peter North and Leah Anderson from Tomaree Business Chamber, at Evviva Cafe and Bar, say they are "excited" for Tastes at the Bay.

Tastes at the Bay 2018: Something to suit everyone

Ellie-Marie Watts

HOWZAT: City United under-16 wicketkeeper Dylan Bartlett appeals for a stumping after catching Raymond Terrace's Andrew Akerman outside his crease off the bowling of Dusty Callaghan. Picture: Michael Hartshorn

City United and Raymond Terrace U-16s get season rolling | PHOTOS

Michael Hartshorn

COMPROMISE: Paul Attard believes Mayor Ryan Palmer (centre) and his fellow councillors should be commended for adjusting height limits in the Nelson Bay strategy.

Letters to the Editor

PROOF: Frank Future has questioned claims that the fish farm off Port Stephens is a success given the loss of as many as 20,000 kingfish from its pens in early 2018.

Letters to the Editor

ACCESS FOR ALL: Anna Bay resident Adolfo Pozzi believes the council should use existing rates to improve cycleways.

Letters to the Editor

COMPROMISE: Paul Attard believes Mayor Ryan Palmer (centre) and his fellow councillors should be commended for adjusting height limits in the Nelson Bay strategy.

Letters to the Editor

RATE RISE: Port Stephens Council is hosting a series of information sessions and discussions so residents can learn more about its Special Rate Variation proposal.

Letters to the Editor

ACTION: Residents unsure about a proposed rate rise by Port Stephens Council (councillors pictured) are urged to attend planned community meetings.

Letters to the Editor

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

Kelly O'Dwyer has blasted a union boss over a tweet she says compares the govt to Nazi Germany.

Minister blasts union official over tweet

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Default market price to ease power pain

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McCallum children Caleb, Esther, Mary, John, Hannah and Elizabeth. Picture: MEREDITH O'SHEA

Meet the McCallums, one of Australia's few Amish families

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Labor shifts position on refugee bill

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INVASIVE SPECIES: A major push is now underway to tackle the escalating threat of feral deer.

Escalating feral deer threat targeted

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Governor Linda Dessau (L) is set to name Victoria's nominee for Australian of the Year.

Vic Australian of the Year to be named

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have jetted off to Fiji and Tonga on the next stage of their tour.

Harry and Meghan head off on visit to Fiji

A tree sculpture to commemorate institutional child sex abuse victims has been unveiled in Canberra.

Abuse survivors want action after apology

Angus Livingston

The locals of Puglia are passionate foodies.

The under-the-radar foodie delight of Puglia

Scott McRae

Part of the Western Australian landscape … the Pinnacles. PIC: Australia.com

Six highlights in your travel week | 22 Oct

John Rozentals

Citadines on Bourke … absolutely mid-city location.

The rise of the apartment-hotel

John Rozentals

A torn ACL is almost always a significant acute (sudden) traumatic injury. Descriptions patients give are usually of a situation where their foot is planted and they change direction and feel their knee give way.

Your guide if you’ve torn your ACL

Healthshare
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Taking the work out of homework: Homework and study are often seen as a chore, but with a little thought, your child’s study area can be a great place to both find focus and enjoy.

Go to the top of the class

Jennifer Birchall

Let the sun in: Light, fresh and airy - the Hampton's style is reminiscent of long summer days and light filled spaces.

How to: Hampton’s style

Jennifer Birchall