Tag: Port Stephens
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STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD FESTIVAL ATTRACTS BIG WAVE LEGEND
He’s known for taking on some of the biggest waves on Hawaii’s North Shore, but today Laird Hamilton took on the calm waters of Port Stephens. The surfing legend was in town for a four day stand-up paddle board festival at Nelson Bay.
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PORT STEPHENS RESIDENTS TO GIVE VITAL INFORMATION FOR BUSHFIRE STUDY
PHOTO: Charred trees sprout regrowth at Heatherbrae. Residents in parts of Port Stephens endured a hellish spring – now their experiences are contributing to a bushfire research program. They’ll form part of a report, designed to help authorities manage future outbreaks.
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YOUNG MAN DROWNS IN PORT STEPHENS
A young man has drowned at a notorious surfing spot in Port Stephens. The alarm was raised at around 2pm when the man, believed to be aged in his early 20s, became caught in a rip at the northern end of the Fingal Bay Spit. Lifeguards travelled from the surf club to the unpatrolled spot,…
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BIG SECOND HALF GETS WESTS HOME OVER SHARKS IN REAL NRL
Wests have produced a stunning second half to blitz Port Stephens 42-12 in the Real NRL. The Rosellas opened the scoring as Justin Smith went over untouched. Smith was involved again a few minutes later, setting up Jermaine Ale. When Mark Farrar and Jake Finn combined, Wests were in control. The Sharks provided some resistance…
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SOUTHS BEAT SHARKS TO STAY UNDEFEATED IN REAL NRL
NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE Round 2 KURRI 14 – LAKES 12 SOUTHS 32 – PORT STEPHENS 16 To Newcastle Rugby League and Kurri has bounced back, from a first round loss to beat Lakes by two, while Souths have made it two wins from two, beating Port Stephens 32-16. The Sharks went close to opening the…
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ELDERLY TARGETED BY THIEF IN PORT STEPHENS
Police are hunting at least one man after a series of break and enters at a Port Stephens retirement home. Port Stephens police went to the retirement village on Grevillea Court, The Grange around 11pm after a report four units had been broken in to while the occupants were inside. Several items were discoverd missing.…