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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

Corlette champion Ben Abbott scored a double header on his paternoster rig with a methylated spirit treated worm for bait on Stockton Beach. Photo supplied.

Pickled worms has bream bouncing

John 'Stinker' Clarke

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

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

Thomas Deng (l) and Awer Mabil have opened sporting doors for African-born sportsmen in Australia.

African Australians blaze sporting pathway

Steve Larkin

Alesha Thompson, aka Madam Cocoa, demonstrating at the 2017 Tastes at the Bay. Picture: Henk Tobbe

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

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

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

Alesha Thompson, aka Madam Cocoa, demonstrating at the 2017 Tastes at the Bay. Picture: Henk Tobbe

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

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

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

GET CHECKED: BreastScreen NSW Hunter New England mobile screening unit is currently at Soldiers Point Bowling Club.

BreastScreen bus at Soldiers Point Bowling Club

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

GOOD TRIP: St Philip's Christian College Year 11 students Hallam Ingram and Anders Glew, both 16, did the 10-day Young Endeavour trip in September.

Mates learn life lessons from voyage

Winner: Professor Megan Davis is the overall winner of The Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence award. Photo by Peter Braig

The Australian Financial Review Women of Influence 2018 category winners revealed

Sally Patten

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

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

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

These are our favourite restaurants of the year (so far!)

GUESTS: Speakers John Bomber Peard with Cyril Baldock.

Another successful Men of League charity day

Kai Johnson, 4, Xavier Styles, 6, Ben Johnson, 7, Archer Watt, 7, and Cooper Watt, 11, fishing in Longworth Park where the Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival will be held on Saturday, October 20. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

Buzz building for Karuah’s biggest event

Ellie-Marie Watts

Sisters Judy West and Margaret Beaven. A short film starring Ms Beaven, a Worimi elder, will screen as part of the Port Stephens Special Film Screening in Raymond Terrace on October 27.

New festival provides Port story tellers a stage for their tales

Ellie-Marie Watts

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

A 48-year-old man charged with the 2012 murder of Leisl Smith will face a NSW court.

Man accused of Leisl Smith murder in court

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex may just be Melbourne's favourite royals.

Royals wow Melbourne in brief visit

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A terror attack in Australia would likely involve simple weapons says new ASIO report.

Simple terror weapons most likely: ASIO

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National broadcaster the ABC is facing legal action from former managing director Michelle Guthrie.

Guthrie, ABC prepare for legal stoush

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The race for the seat of Wentworth is almost over a voters head to the polls on Saturday.

Battle for Wentworth heats up

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Greyhound racing in Victoria is set for a $4 million boost should Labor win the state election.

Greyhound racing to get $4m boost in Vic

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The Nationals are hosing down speculation about a spill to reinstall Barnaby Joyce as leader.

Nationals hose down leadership talk

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are back in Sydney after visiting Melbourne.

Prince Harry and Meghan visit Sydney icons

Dominica Sanda
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The Blanc Delice at The Westin Sydney is almost too beautiful to touch.

Diner en Blanc’s stylish collaboration with Marriott

Enjoy a little weightlessness in one of three pools at Barceló Illetas Albatros

Taking a babymoon fit for royalty

There are some truly frightful destinations for adrenalin junky travellers.

Five haunted islands to visit this Halloween...if you dare

Lucky she's outside: Right now, over three billion people are absorbing the equivalent pollution to smoking two cigarette packets every day, because they have no electricity and no option but to cook inside poorly ventilated dwellings using materials such as animal dung for fuel.

Ask Noel: A solution to pollution

Noel Whittaker

Visit www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au/seafood-school/about-sss for more great seafood recipes and cooking tips, advice on purchasing and storing seafood, species information and answers to frequently asked seafood questions.

Try this: Seared chermoula yellowtail kingfish with moroccan salad

McCormack open to supermarket commission

Daniel McCulloch