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TALENTED: Nelson Bay junior Groper Boston Kerapa (pictured) and teammate Jack Vincent have been selected for a NSW CHS tour to South Africa.

League, union clubs ready for season start

Peter Arnold

Port Stephens Pythons A-grade cricket side won its sixth premiership on Sunday, downing Paterson in the grand final.

Pythons down Paterson in A-grade grand final

MASTER: Michael Chircop at the newly refurbished Tomaree Squash club courts which are located above a cafe on Government Road in Shoal Bay.

Making a racket over squash

Charlie Elias

TALENTED: Nelson Bay junior Groper Boston Kerapa (pictured) and teammate Jack Vincent have been selected for a NSW CHS tour to South Africa.

League, union clubs ready for season start

EXCITED: FootGolf Australia president Leonardo Fernandez and FootGolf Asia Cup 2019 sponsorship director Ben Reynolds at Horizons Golf Resort in Salamander Bay. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

Port Stephens to host FootGolf 2019 Asia Cup

Ellie-Marie Watts

FISHOS: The Trailer Boat Fishing Tournament returns April 5-7.

A fishing competition for the family

DIVERSE SOUND: Newcastle five-piece covers band Shooting Molly, have earned a reputation as a cover band with a big and diverse sound. They perform live at Seabreeze Hotel this Saturday night from 8.30pm.

Gig guide: Live and local this weekend April 5 - 7

Tilligerry photographer John Head with Priscilla Perry. This image will show at Raymond Terrace Library as part of a collaborative photographic series.

Tilligerry photographer's portrait series tells personal tales

FISHOS: The Trailer Boat Fishing Tournament returns April 5-7.

A fishing competition for the family

DIVERSE SOUND: Newcastle five-piece covers band Shooting Molly, have earned a reputation as a cover band with a big and diverse sound. They perform live at Seabreeze Hotel this Saturday night from 8.30pm.

Gig guide: Live and local this weekend April 5 - 7

UNIQUE MELODIES: Chad Shuttleworth has a unique way with melody and music that that draws his musically influences into his performances. Catch him live at Club Lemon Tree on Friday.

Gig guide: what's on this weekend March 29-31

NEW EVENT: The Seaside Scavenge will now be held at Robinson Reserve, Anna Bay on Saturday, April 13.

New date set for Seaside Scavenge

The beautiful Maldives: In the Maldives the group will cruise some of the region's most spectacular islands, taking in pristine beaches and abundant wildlife. This is sponsored content from Travelrite.

Seychelles, Maldives and Andaman Islands make for the holiday of a lifetime

The beautiful Maldives: In the Maldives the group will cruise some of the region's most spectacular islands, taking in pristine beaches and abundant wildlife. This is sponsored content from Travelrite.

Seychelles, Maldives and Andaman Islands make for the holiday of a lifetime

Marvel at the lost city of Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres above sea level.

Ready for a cool change?

Marvel at the lost city of Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres above sea level.

Ready for a cool change?

THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK: Cyber insurance is a cost many businesses should consider in a world where cyber attacks are on the rise.

Small cost to pay for cyber peace of mind

THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK: Cyber insurance is a cost many businesses should consider in a world where cyber attacks are on the rise.

Small cost to pay for cyber peace of mind

Enjoy the wonder of Wanda

Classic look, contemporary finish

Spacious home in a premium spot

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

Scenes from the In the Pink golf day at Nelson Bay Golf Day. Picture: Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group

Roaring time at In the Pink golf day

Roger with Jaimie Ripley.

Rascally Roger's 10 days on the run comes to an end

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

CUPPA TIME: Raymond Terrace resident Elma Spaull is calling on mature ladies in the area to join her for a tea or coffee and a chat. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

Ladies sought for Elma's 'Hens Shed' idea

Ellie-Marie Watts

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: Tomago Aluminium staff being awarded the coveted 'gold helmet' trophy at the Hunter Safety Awards ceremony.

Tomago Aluminium takes gold in safety

BUSY: A section of the large crowd in Magnus Street which attended last year's successful Tastes festival.

Two Port food festivals merge into one

Port Stephens Pythons A-grade cricket side won its sixth premiership on Sunday, downing Paterson in the grand final.

Pythons down Paterson in A-grade grand final

Your guide to autumn school holiday activities in Port Stephens

10 photos from the Christchurch Remembrance Service

Ranger Ralph with Gardening Australia presenter Costa Georgiadis.

Photos from the African Olive and other Woody Weeds Field Day

Ellie-Marie Watts

Roger with Jaimie Ripley.

Rascally Roger's 10 days on the run comes to an end

BURNS VICTIMS: Father and son, Craig and Schon Casey, who are recovering in Sydney hospitals from burns caused by a boat explosion at Lemon Tree Passage.

Support goes out to burns victims family

EXCITED: FootGolf Australia president Leonardo Fernandez and FootGolf Asia Cup 2019 sponsorship director Ben Reynolds at Horizons Golf Resort in Salamander Bay. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

Port Stephens to host FootGolf 2019 Asia Cup

Ellie-Marie Watts

MAKING GOOD: Medowie's Ernest To believes the Port could still reap several benefits if a Berejiklian government follows through on pre-election commitments.

Letters to the Editor

PROTECT IT: Fingal Bay's Jenny Eletr says the suburb draws 'a lot of activities and money to Port Stephens' and should be treated with respect.

Letters to the Editor: March 21

SPENDING: Mayor Ryan Palmer, Liberal candidate Jaimie Abbott and roads minister Melinda Pavey at last week's Fingal Link Road announcement.

Letters to the Editor: March 14

MAKING GOOD: Medowie's Ernest To believes the Port could still reap several benefits if a Berejiklian government follows through on pre-election commitments.

Letters to the Editor

DISADVANTAGE: Ken Craddock has concerns about Bill Shorten's (pictured) and federal Labor's plans for franking-credit reform should the party win the next federal election.

Letters to the Editor

UNHAPPY: Residents and conservationists at 109 Foreshore Drive. Picture: Sam Norris

Letters to the Editor

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has slammed the Morrison budget handed down on Tuesday.

No budget plan to lift wages: Labor

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The federal budget at a glance

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's budget speech in full

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Women have been the big winners in sports funding in this year's federal budget,

Women the big winners in sports funding

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has pitched the coalition as responsible economic managers in the budget.

No-losers budget aimed right at voters

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Campaigns to fight domestic violence will be boosted by $328m in the federal budget.

Domestic violence action gets boost

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Australia's public broadcasters will get more than $4b in funding over the three years.

Public broadcasters get $4 billion

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Daphne Dunne, a grandmother who met Prince Harry three times and his father once, has died aged 99.

Australian royal watcher Daphne Dunne, 99, dies

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Light restocker heifers were in demand at Armidale on Monday.

Weaner steers to $957 at Armidale

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Car win for 13yo Colleambally shooter

Sally Cripps
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Landmark agents sell young cattle supporting the annual Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service "Tag-a-Calf" fundraiser tallying $3000-plus. Photo. Michelle Mawhinney.

Rescue helicopter gains $3000

Mark Griggs

Stokes Hill … cheese, wine and a spectacular sunset.

Get 'lost' in South Australia's Flinders Ranges

John Rozentals

Seven minimalist properties around the world to inspire travellers to de-clutter their lives

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

PUPPY EYES: No matter how cute and pleading they look, don't give in to your dog's request for a piece of the Easter egg stash. Give them their own suitable treat while you hunt for chocolate treasures.

Chocolate is a big no-no

Chenelle Tregannon

UNDER PRESSURE: The causes of stress are common and diverse, including pressure from a job, such as being overloaded with work or having a difficult boss.

How to manage stress in life and work

HealthShare

Happy 110th birthday: Agnes 'Nessie' Kluckhenn, right, and her 'baby' sister Williamina, 95. Photo: Eddie Jim

She's likes a drop of whisky and is a 'chocoholic': Nessie, aged 110

Carolyn Webb