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      HIGH SPIRITS: The four recreational spear fishers on one of Marine Rescue Port Stephens' boats in Nelson Bay after their rescue from Broughton Island on Monday morning. Picture: Facebook/Marine Rescue Port Stephens

      Four rescued after boat capsizes near Broughton Island

      The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

      Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

      • Juanita Greville

      Close date set for Salamander Bay Target

      • Ellie-Marie Watts

      Drop in testing numbers concerns NSW health authorities

      • Natalie Croxon
      APPLY NOW: Port Stephens councillors Sarah Smith and Jaimie Abbott with 2020 International Women's Day scholarship recipients (centre, from left) Chontelle Grecian, Asha Larkin and Grace Hewitt. Picture: Henk Tobbe

      Scholarship program open for Port's goal-driven women

      • Ellie-Marie Watts

      Four dead, two in hospital after horror Sunday on Hunter Valley roads

      • Matt Carr
      NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian stressed the importance of increasing testing rates before restrictions can be eased. Picture: NSW Health

      Six COVID-19 cases diagnosed as restrictions remain in place

      • Ashleigh Tullis
      HIGH SPIRITS: The four recreational spear fishers on one of Marine Rescue Port Stephens' boats in Nelson Bay after their rescue from Broughton Island on Monday morning. Picture: Facebook/Marine Rescue Port Stephens

      Four rescued after boat capsizes near Broughton Island

      The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

      Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

      • Juanita Greville
      The Nelson Bay marina foreshore was reopened for recreational activities on Monday morning. Picture: File image

      Dive in: Nelson Bay foreshore, marina water access open again

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      Coronavirus

        Hot in high-vis, tradies raise awareness of mental health with their own take on the firefighters calendar.

        DIGESTThe Informer: Tennis brats, COVID traffic lights change and hunks in high-vis

        • 1hr ago

        Drop in testing numbers concerns NSW health authorities

        Tursun Kerim shows Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr his current work with the COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Keegan Carroll

        Vaccine approval imminent, but advice likely to be 'tweaked' in coming months

        Liz De Somer, chief executive of Medicines Australia, says the pandemic shows funding for vaccine research is crucial. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

        'We can't go back to the old way': pandemic shows need to invest in vaccine research

        While there were queues outside Centrelink in March, Deloitte says Canberra has been largely shielded from job losses due to COVID-19. Picture: Karleen Minney

        Economy looking up in 2021 with vaccine in sight: Deloitte

        • Sally Whyte
        NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian stressed the importance of increasing testing rates before restrictions can be eased. Picture: NSW Health

        Six COVID-19 cases diagnosed as restrictions remain in place

        • Ashleigh Tullis
        A group of tennis players who flew into Melbourne for the Australian Open from Los Angeles has been told to quarantine. Picture: Shutterstock

        DIGESTServing up quarantine: Tennis group confined to hotel

        • Jasper Lindell
        Dr Tursun Kerim, Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr consider data on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

        EXCLUSIVEFirst COVID-19 vaccine could be approved next week, TGA boss says

        • Sally Whyte

        Sport

          Aussie spinner Nathan Lyons is not the greatest to wear the baggy green. Photo: Albert Perez/Cricket Australia via Getty Images

          OPINIONLyon's very good, but not the greatest

          • Howard Kotton
          Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

          UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

          • Dan Gelston
          2021 GOAL: Nelson Bay Netball Association players, from left: Chelsea Loose, 14, Taylor Loose, 12, Anneliese Jones, 11, and Ellie Loose, 10.

          Netballers set new year goals

          • Charlie Elias
          Aussie spinner Nathan Lyons is not the greatest to wear the baggy green. Photo: Albert Perez/Cricket Australia via Getty Images

          OPINIONLyon's very good, but not the greatest

          NEW SEASON: Nelson Bay Junior Rugby Union Club had a disrupted season in 2020 due to COVID-19. Hopes are high for a more settled season in 2021. Pictures: Supplied

          Junior rugby prepares for '21

          • Charlie Elias
          BACK AT IT: After sitting last season out, Nelson Bay Football Club is now recruiting and will kick off training on January 19.

          Training kick off dates set by Port's footy clubs

          • Peter Arnold

          Listen

            Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

            LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

            Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

            LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

            Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

            LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

            Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

            LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

            Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

            LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

            Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

            LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

            Travel with Explore

            Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

            Reef adventures to feed the soul

            • Michael Turtle

            Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

            • Bernadette Chua
            Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

            Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

            • Explore Travel

            What's On

              APPLY NOW: Port Stephens councillors Sarah Smith and Jaimie Abbott with 2020 International Women's Day scholarship recipients (centre, from left) Chontelle Grecian, Asha Larkin and Grace Hewitt. Picture: Henk Tobbe

              Scholarship program open for Port's goal-driven women

              • Ellie-Marie Watts
              Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

              Find a garage sale in NSW

              STILL FIGHTING: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) in season three of Cobra Kai.
Below, Whoopi Goldberg in The Stand.

              Cobrai Kai continues to kick butt in season three

              • Josh Leeson
              APPLY NOW: Port Stephens councillors Sarah Smith and Jaimie Abbott with 2020 International Women's Day scholarship recipients (centre, from left) Chontelle Grecian, Asha Larkin and Grace Hewitt. Picture: Henk Tobbe

              Scholarship program open for Port's goal-driven women

              CHARISMATIC: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp addressing his players in the dressing room after winning the English Premier League title ending a 30-year drought. Below, Jurgen Klopp celebrating with the trophy.

              Liverpool's hot run an emotional journey for Klopp and fans

              • Josh Leeson
              HA HA HA: Irish stand-up comedian Jimeoin at the 2019 Canberra Comedy Gala. Tickets to his January 19 Raymond Terrace show are on sale now for $49. Picture: Karleen Minney

              Comedian touring to Raymond Terrace bowlo

              Recommended

                Take a tour: The Haven is one of the range of homes in Clarendon's new Essentials Collection now on display at Waterford County, Thornton.

                Compact spaciousness: Welcome to the perfect homes for a smaller block

                Take a tour: The Haven is one of the range of homes in Clarendon's new Essentials Collection now on display at Waterford County, Thornton.

                Compact spaciousness: Welcome to the perfect homes for a smaller block

                HOLIDAYS: Among the attractions featured in the Port Stephens Examiner Holiday Guide Summer 2021 is the Port Stephens Ferry Service (right hand picture supplied).

                Port Stephens Holiday Guide Summer: Time for school holiday fun

                HOLIDAYS: Among the attractions featured in the Port Stephens Examiner Holiday Guide Summer 2021 is the Port Stephens Ferry Service (right hand picture supplied).

                Port Stephens Holiday Guide Summer: Time for school holiday fun

                Port Stephens Holiday Guide Christmas: Join in the festivities

                Port Stephens Holiday Guide Christmas: Join in the festivities

                Property Real Estate View

                Luxurious home with water views

                Luxurious home with water views

                Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

                Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

                Experts size up the 2021 market

                • Ruth Lewis
                AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

                Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

                • Lydia Roberts
                BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

                Make a move to the regions today

                Community

                  Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

                  MYSTERY CAP: Anna Bay's Amanda Sutherland with the Australian Sailing Team cap which had washed up onto Birubi Beach.

                  Australian sailing cap washes up on Bay beach

                  FESTIVE: Greta Osborne celebrating her upcoming 90th birthday at the Nelson Bay carnival's laughing clown booth.

                  Greta marks birthday and carnival milestones

                  • Charlie Elias

                  Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

                  LOVE WATER: The one-off grants help fund water conservation and efficiency projects, education, environmental and sustainability initiatives.

                  Two Port schools share in water grants

                  GRANT SUCCESS: Fran Corner at the entrance to the bushland area that will be rehabilitated.

                  Three-year regeneration plan for $76k enviro grant

                  • Charlie Elias

                  Photos and Video

                    The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

                    Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

                    Robbie Maddison in Mykonos in 2019. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

                    From leaps of faith to life in lockdown for Aussie daredevil

                    Protagonist Lupin is no James Bond. Picture: Filmink

                    REVIEWAnime a globetrotting adventure

                    Chloe Grace Moretz in Shadow in the Cloud. Picture: Roadshow

                    Gripping yarn of a gremlin threat

                    Dax Shepard in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

                    Gross-out films that trade on gags

                    • Ron Cerabona
                    Helvi in The Elfkins: Baking a Difference. Picture: Rialto

                    Elfkin antics are amusing enough

                    • Ron Cerabona
                    Margaret Qualley in My Salinger Year. Picture: Palace

                    Bringing a literary world to life

                    • Cris Kennedy
                    Adarsh Gourav as Balram and Priyanka Chopra as Pinky Madam in White Tiger. Picture: Netflix

                    Terrific satire is tough and savage

                    • Jane Freebury

                    Comment

                      NO PEACE: It's summer in Port Stephens which means jet skis are active on the waterways and concerns for safety are being raised.

                      Letters to the Editor

                      NEW YEAR: It's 2021 which means election year. NSW local government (council) elections will be held Saturday, September 4.

                      Letters to the Editor

                      IMPACTED: Russel Lunney with his mother Dr Ruth Lunney at the Medowie property. Mr Lunney raised concerns about Campvale Drain.

                      Letters to the Editor

                      NO PEACE: It's summer in Port Stephens which means jet skis are active on the waterways and concerns for safety are being raised.

                      Letters to the Editor

                      SHARING THE PATH: Peggy Stransky of Nelson Bay believes more bicycle riders should use bells to alert people on approach.

                      Letters to the Editor: December 17

                      BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Jorg Griep is calling for a balanced review of the Port's off-lead dog policy.

                      Letters to the Editor

                      Stories From The Senior

                      VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

                      From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

                      Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

                      NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

                      SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

                      Not a nanna-second to lose

                      • Hazel Bradley

                      National

                        Tropical cyclone Kimi has intensified into a category two system, with winds of 130km/h.

                        Qld cyclone strengthens, barrels south

                        • 48m ago
                        Jamie Phillips' naked body was found dumped in a vacant Campbelltown lot.

                        CCTV thrown into toilet, murder trial told

                        • 1hr ago
                        Hot in high-vis, tradies raise awareness of mental health with their own take on the firefighters calendar.

                        DIGESTThe Informer: Tennis brats, COVID traffic lights change and hunks in high-vis

                        • 1hr ago
                        The JobKeeper and JobSeeker coronavirus supplement payments are both set to expire in March.

                        JobSeeker rate dips to 'normal' from April

                        • 1hr ago
                        An inquest is being held into the death of a NSW man and the fatal stabbing of his ex-partner.

                        Cops shot killer who stabbed ex 16 times

                        • Mark Russell
                        • 1hr ago
                        The Australian Open has been thrown into disarray with five more players testing positive.

                        Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

                        • 1hr ago
                        Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says dropping unpaid fines sends the wrong message.

                        Vic police blame note for fines confusion

                        • 2hrs ago
                        Scott Morrison has described the US Capitol riot as "incredibly disappointing".

                        Morrison increases criticism of US riots

                        • Rebecca Gredley
                        • 2hrs ago

                        Stories From The Land

                        James Male with his son Daniel preparing for the National Backyard Cricket Day on the tennis court on the family farm near Yerong Creek.

                        Backyard cricket supports education projects

                        • Stephen Burns
                        • 2hrs ago
                        Cattle tick infestations severely affect productivity and can cause disease and death.

                        Tweed Valley records new cases of tick fever

                        Neil and Kay Barwick, Yarrabah, Willow Tree, with their championship trophies.

                        State wheat championship dinner

                        • Mark Griggs

                        Life & Style

                          SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

                          Bedroom updates to try today

                          • Linley Wilkie

                          Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

                          SUNSCREEN: The best protection is shade and keeping pets in it during the hottest part of the day.

                          Our sun-worshipping pets can suffer from commonest cancer

                          • Dr Anne Quain

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