Port Stephens Examiner
Friday, 3 May 2024
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Our People
Corporal Sarah Riordan returns home for Raymond Terrace Anzac Day service
Corporal of the Australian Army Sarah Riordan. Picture by Laura Rumbel
Laura Rumbel
Nelson Bay flyer caps huge week with Walaroos selection
Maya Stewart is set to add to her eight Wallross caps after being named in the squad for the Pacific Four series. Picture Getty Images
James Gardiner
'I will stab her': man detained housemate, cut police officer's face
Nick Bielby
Newcastle courthouse. File picture
Exclusive
Revealed: the worst local government locations for domestic violence
Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
Property
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Jemimah Clegg
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Raymond Terrace Magpies claim another victory this footy season
Peter Arnold
The Raymond Terrace Magpies continue their winning streak with a win against the Thornton-Beresfield Bears. Picture by LT Photography
Unreel: Keegan catches $1m barra
Unreel: Keegan catches $1m barra
Sail Port Stephens: State titles were one for the ages
Newsroom
Sail Port Stephens wraps up another great sailing season this weekend. Picture by PromOcean Media
What's on
Limbo the Return: Circus artist Ben Loades stuns audience with his skills
United Kingdom circus artist Ben Loades impresses Hunter audiences with his talent. Picture by Georgia Maloney
Laura Rumbel
Damien's quest to find Maitland Goal artefact for his prison magazine collection
Laura Rumbel
Editor of prison magazine Paper Chained, Damien Linnane. Picture by Simone De Peak
Fingal Bay Bomboras go down to Lakes United Seagulls in a tight contest
Peter Arnold
Try time for Fingal Bay Bomboras. Picture supplied
Changed overnight traffic conditions on Maitland Road at Hexham
Newsroom
To minimise the impact to motorists, work will be carried out at night from 7pm to 5am from Sunday to Thursday.
92 Hunter school buses now fitted with life-saving seatbelts
Regional Transport and Roads minister Jenny Aitchison with East Maitland Public School students Sebastien Atkins, 5, Milly Watts, 12, and Bowie Myers, 11, on a bus with new seatbelts. Picture by Simone De Peak
Chloe Coleman
Changes to the walking track access to the summit of Tomaree Headland
Newsroom
The Tomaree Headland Summit walk, including the summit will remain open, however there will be detours in place. File picture
Pet of the week: Dachshund Sabine is ready to meet her forever family
Meet Sabine, a sweet Dachshund seeking a loving home. Picture supplied
Rspca Nsw
Karuah Roos go down to Griffins, Karuah women kick off and Gropers get a victory
Peter Arnold
The gropers played a very physical Griffins outfit and had a resounding 35-20 victory scoring 7 tries to 3. Picture supplied
A slew of drizzly days and rain has arrived across Port Stephens
Beach goers lap up the Autumn sun at Shoal Bay beach last week. Picture by Laura Rumbel
Shoal Bay Place Plan gets the green tick to go ahead from council
Newsroom
Port Stephens Council unanimously agreed to adopt the Shoal Bay Place Plan in its recent council meeting. Picture supplied
No bail-out for Bonza as workers left up in the air
Rachael Ward and Jacob Shteyman • 22m ago
All Bonza planes have been grounded until at least Wednesday - five days more than expected. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Gawkers urged to give Neil, the famous seal, his space
Ethan James • 1hr ago
Tasmanian wildlife officials have urged people not to seek out encounters with Neil the seal. (Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania/AAP PHOTOS)

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National
Cocaine disguised as frozen chickens lands former lawyer in court
Van allegedly carrying frozen chickens and cocaine (left) and former lawyer Michael Bosscher (right). Picture supplied/AAP
Anna Houlahan
Not so lucky: Irish trio caught allegedly stealing cash and jewels
Anna Houlahan
Man arrested over 60 alleged burglaries in Melbourne. Picture supplied
Three arrests in connection to Australian brothers missing in Mexico
Anna McGuinness
Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their friend Jack Carter Rhoad, an American citizen, are believed missing in Mexico. Picture via Facebook
Sport
Terry's passing was a sad loss for all
Terry Hill at Dapto last year for the launch of the Megastar. Picture supplied
Michael Cowley
Chasing riches with a $1 wine
Michael Cowley
Sandro Bechini (left) with Valpolicella and trainer Tony Zammit after a feature race win at Wentworth Park. Photo Lachlan Naidu
Sail Port Stephens: State titles were one for the ages
Newsroom
Sail Port Stephens wraps up another great sailing season this weekend. Picture by PromOcean Media

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Property
Epitome of sophisticated coastal living, refined lifestyle and comfort
Epitome of sophisticated coastal living, refined lifestyle and comfort
Grand but convenient residence stands testament to refined elegance
Grand but convenient residence stands testament to refined elegance
Expansive prestige residence in premium location offers luxury living
Expansive prestige residence in premium location offers luxury living
What's On
Love leaves a permanent mark for author of The Tattooist Of Auschwitz
Anna Prchniak as Gita Fuhrmannova and Jonah Hauer-King as Lale Sokolov in The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Picture Stan
Josh Leeson
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Karen Hardy
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
Photos
Hunter Valley Steamfest chugs into Maitland this weekend
Chloe Coleman
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Maitland over the weekend for the 35th instalment of Hunter Valley Steamfest. Pictures by Peter Lorimer
Recommended
The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
A veritable kaleidoscope of colours and experiences
Emma Brown
Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock

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Community
Anzac-themed bus travels the Hunter
CDC NSW chief executive officer David Mead, NSW Regional Transport and Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison and Thornton bus driver and veteran Rachel Wheatley. Picture by Alanna Tomazin
Alanna Tomazin
Arts
Tancred's handcrafted shawl wins gold at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Meryl Martin
Tracey Tancred's magnificent handcrafted shawl won gold at the 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Picture supplied.
Things to Do
This cosy Hunter Valley reading retreat is a book lover's paradise
Chloe Coleman
Reading Retreats Australia founders Emily Devine and Katie Bleus. Picture supplied
Photos and Video
'Data transparency for road funding': Minister offers ultimatum to states
Australia suffered its most road deaths in five years in 2023, with Victoria recording its worst road toll in 15 years and NSW accounting for the biggest spike in fatalities of any state.
Ben Silvester • 1hr ago
Heavy rainfall across parts of NSW expected
Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago
Bureau of Meteorology senior meterologist Angus Hines says it is going to be a wet weekend. Picture: BOM/NSW SES
Cocaine disguised as frozen chickens lands former lawyer in court
Anna Houlahan
Van allegedly carrying frozen chickens and cocaine (left) and former lawyer Michael Bosscher (right). Picture supplied/AAP
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Book Now
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Travel Insider
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Marlene Even
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
Louise Goldsbury
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
Rental cars versus car loans: A guide for non-residents and visa holders
Photo by Shutterstock.
Starry nights: Our pick of the eight best hotels of Melbourne
Akash Arora
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.
Travel Insider
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
Tiana Templeman
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
'Unlikely': Bonza's future bleak after groundings, voluntary administration
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
Car Expert
Mahindra XUV700 deals: EOFY offer brings $1000 saving
Car Expert
Jack Quick
Car Expert
New feature addresses key complaint with Australian EV chargers
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
BMW 1 Series special edition is brand's cheapest car in Australia
William Stopford
Car Expert
Toyota Kluger, LandCruiser EV? Toyota launching two seven-seat electric SUVs
William Stopford
Car Expert
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport price and specs
Jordan Mulach
The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied

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The Land
Recent rain boosts confidence at Tamworth store cattle sale
Agent Phillip Hetherington with Phillip Dempsey, Dempsey Pastoral Company, Nundle, and his lead pen of steers weighing about 260 kilograms that made $1240 a head at Tamworth store sale on Friday. Picture by Michelle Mawhinney, Tamworth Livestock Selling Agents Association.
Karen Bailey • 1hr ago
Steers dominate Bega's 1600 head store cattle sale yarding
Elka Devney • 1hr ago
Vendor Barry Hergenhan, Numbugga, sold 17, 360kg, Angus steers, for $1110 a head at Bega on Thursday. Picture by Jason Gannon.
Beekeepers face levy hike to pay back Varroa response
Samantha Townsend • 2hrs ago
Beekeepers face levy hike to pay back Varroa response
Restockers push up NSW trade lamb prices
Karen Bailey
Trade lamb prices in NSW have bounced about 50c/kg since the start of April. Picture by Karen Bailey.
Regional law and order on CWA assembly agenda
The Country Womens' Association will discuss regional crime, housing and domestic violence during its week-long annual general meeting in Coffs Harbour starting Monday. Photo by Elka Devney.
Life & Style
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Advice
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Noel Whittaker
Compounding returns: the exponential wealth maker
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?
The wedge-shaped weekender making use of an odd block
This corner of the house is quite abstract, giving the appearance of a solid concrete structure where new and existing foliage can cast shadows. Pictures by Brett Boardman

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