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TAG-ALONG: The Nelson Bay Sharks made history on Saturday, playing in the Newcastle Rugby League ladies tag competition at Salamander Bay sports complex.

Sharks stand tall against Rosellas in first outing

Whammo: Tanilba champion Jorga Croker with her 49 centimetre flathead. Picture: supplied.

No better habitat for the dusky flathead

John 'Stinker' Clarke

Him Do Tae Kwon Do Academy claim major trophy

TAG-ALONG: The Nelson Bay Sharks made history on Saturday, playing in the Newcastle Rugby League ladies tag competition at Salamander Bay sports complex.

Sharks stand tall against Rosellas in first outing

KO WINNERS: The Nelson Bay soccer team which has progressed to round four of the FFA Cup for the first time in the club's history.

Fourth round date for Nelson Bay FFA Cup

Rugby Union: Merewether pips Bay after the bell with Bright's 52 metre penalty

Josh Callinan

Your guide to autumn school holiday activities in Port Stephens

Ellie-Marie Watts

LEGACY: The Litten girls (from left) Albany, Kempsey and Brooklyn, of Anna Bay, with a promotional brochure for the movie Poms.

Movie night for cancer support

LEST WE FORGET: Port Stephens-Hunter Police District officers salute as bugler Angelia Gordon plays the Last Post at the Nelson Bay 2018 dawn service.

2019 Anzac Day service times

Your guide to autumn school holiday activities in Port Stephens

Samantha Ison and Mike Gallagher are the cast in the High As Mike documentary. Picture: Facebook/High As Mike

Doctor seeks expressions of interest to show cannabis documentary in Bay

Mahala Fisher, 14, Zoe Molloy, 11, and Mikayla Molloy, 14, from Medowie are part of the 500-strong ensemble cast in the Wizard of Oz arena spectacular. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

Medowie girls love land of Oz

Ellie-Marie Watts

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?

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

Try baking these tasty hot cross buns

Try baking these tasty hot cross buns

Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold at 1.5 per cent but cut likely this year.

Interest rates on hold

Trent Wiltshire, Domain Economist

Glorious ocean views

Enjoy the wonder of Wanda

GOOD FUN: Mike Passfield is one in a strong line-up of performers due to entertain at Soldiers Point Bowling Club during the June long weekend.

Soldiers Point Bowling Club adds to Bluewater line up

STARS: Alex Goodwin and his son Carter, from Medowie, feature in a new campaign by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.

Carter's story brings campaign to life

The Duchess and Duke of Sussex. Picture: AP/Frank Augstein

VIEW's royal baby shower

GOOD FUN: Mike Passfield is one in a strong line-up of performers due to entertain at Soldiers Point Bowling Club during the June long weekend.

Soldiers Point Bowling Club adds to Bluewater line up

BOWL OF HOPE: From left Greg Smith, Andrew East and Peter Butler prepare for the 'Growing through Grief' gathering at Nelson Bay Baptist Church on June 16.

Bowl of hope for grief stricken

Charlie Elias

PERFORMANCE: Students from St Michael's entertained residents and handed out Easter gifts to the residents of four aged care facilities in Port Stephens.

Easter spirit is alive

COMMEMORATIONS: Raymond Terrace RSL Sub-Branch president Vic Jones RAR laying a wreath at the town's war memorial during last year's Anzac Day service.

Anzac Day: Port Stephens set to honour 100 year old tradition

LEGACY: The Litten girls (from left) Albany, Kempsey and Brooklyn, of Anna Bay, with a promotional brochure for the movie Poms.

Movie night for cancer support

Samantha Ison and Mike Gallagher are the cast in the High As Mike documentary. Picture: Facebook/High As Mike

Doctor seeks expressions of interest to show cannabis documentary in Bay

LOVE TO RIDE: Experienced motorcycle rider Dave Tynan with Port Stephens Council's road safety and traffic officer Lisa Lovegrove next to Seaham Road.

Guide now online to make riding even easier

Mahala Fisher, 14, Zoe Molloy, 11, and Mikayla Molloy, 14, from Medowie are part of the 500-strong ensemble cast in the Wizard of Oz arena spectacular. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

Medowie girls love land of Oz

Ellie-Marie Watts

STARS: Alex Goodwin and his son Carter, from Medowie, feature in a new campaign by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.

Carter's story brings campaign to life

TAG-ALONG: The Nelson Bay Sharks made history on Saturday, playing in the Newcastle Rugby League ladies tag competition at Salamander Bay sports complex.

Sharks stand tall against Rosellas in first outing

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

MOVING FORWARD: A light rail corridor to Newcastle Airport would alleviate traffic on Nelson Bay Road, according to Ernest To.

Letters to the Editor: April 18

BINNED: Maggie Kirkby-Jones of Lemon Tree Passage tried to opt out of phone book delivery.

Letters to the Editor: April 11

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

MOVING FORWARD: A light rail corridor to Newcastle Airport would alleviate traffic on Nelson Bay Road, according to Ernest To.

Letters to the Editor: April 18

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

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

'URBAN COMMUNITY': An artist's impression of the Discovery Rise planned development at James Cook University's Townsville campus. Image: Supplied.

Work starts on university-based retirement communities

Geraldine Cardozo

A replacement site for the NT's Don Dale Youth Detention Centre will be announced soon.

Don Dale replacement site 'coming soon'

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Bill Shorten is giving nothing away on Adani - but wants to help locals compete with foreign workers

Bill Shorten bristles at grilling on Adani

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The government's proposed $10 billion east coast rail project would stop short of Port of Brisbane.

Labor promises to hold inland rail inquiry

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Scott Morrison campaigned in Adelaide, where he was fighting to save the marginal seat of Boothby.

Labor leading coalition, research shows

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Three World War II veterans will lead the Anzac Day march in Melbourne.

WWII trio to lead Melbourne Anzac march

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison is confident Barnaby Joyce acted appropriately over water buybacks.

Labor to seek inquiry into water scandal

Matt Coughlan
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Rungnapha Kanbut has pleaded not guilty at her trial in the NSW District Court.

Thai sex worker testifies at slave trial

Margaret Scheikowski

Advocates for veterans left incapacitated say compensation payments are totally inadequate

Payment for injured veterans 'inadequate'

Gemma Najem

Brunchilli Vanahlem Eileen 2 was awarded Sydney Royal supreme champion dairy female for 2019.

Jersey studs dominate interbreed

Hannah Powe, Olivia Calver & Jamie Brown

Auditor-general asked to review water buybacks since 2008 as the issue puts pressure on coalition. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Auditor to review decade of water buybacks

Matt Coughlan

Action through the pens at the Cooma weaner sale. "The majority of the steers went to Victoria with the odd pen heading to the Riverina," Damian Roach said.

Cooma steers hit $1170

MOUTHWATERING EXHIBIT: A 1971 McLaren M8-F CanAm car stands in splendid isolation in The Bend’s Welcome Centre.

Tailem Bend - The accidental motorsport star

Brent Davison
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Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Imagine being greeted by this when you get to work of a morning. Photo: FILE.

A dog at work can make you more productive

Grace Ryan

CUTIE PIES: You can house-train your pet rabbits and let them exercise in your home.

Curious animals that make great pets

RSPCA

Anxiety is emotionally and physically exhausting and getting help early is essential. Recovery from an anxiety disorder is possible with the right treatment and support.

How to deal with anxiety

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