Environment
Effects of extreme floods on offshore fish
New research published in the journal Ecology has found the impacts of extreme flooding...
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Published on: 26th Aug, 2025
Port Stephens
Rescue & Services
Cooler weather no barrier as boaters keep Marine Rescue NSW crews busy in July
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers completed 237 search and rescue missions in July, including 82...
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Published on: 18th Aug, 2025
Rescue & Services
Simulation success: Large-scale ocean rescue emergency exercise concludes off Hunter Coast
A major multi-agency Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) concluded successfully on Saturday, off the...
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Published on: 16th Jun, 2025
Rescue & Services
Marine Rescue NSW crews gear up for major ocean search and rescue simulation off Hunter Coast
Around 70 Marine Rescue NSW volunteers and staff from the Hunter Central Coast region...
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Published on: 11th Jun, 2025
Rescue & Services
Marine Rescue NSW commends caution as missions drop in May
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers experienced reduced demand in May, with unfavourable boating weather leading...
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Published on: 10th Jun, 2025
Rescue & Services
Thousands reunited with loved ones thanks to tireless Marine Rescue NSW volunteers during high-demand boating season
A record 7,687 people were returned to shore after being assisted by Marine Rescue...
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Published on: 7th May, 2025
Sport
It’s not what you know but where you know at Sail Port Stephens
Everything else being equal, it’s hard to beat local knowledge as demonstrated on Day...
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Published on: 3rd Apr, 2025
Sport
Fresh and fun racing as skies clear on Day 2 of Sail Port Stephens
With the remnants of an East Coast Low still generating 4.5m monster swells off...
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Published on: 1st Apr, 2025
Rescue & Services
Marine Rescue Port Stephens crew saves fishermen stranded 65 kilometres offshore
Two fisherman, stranded on the eastern side of the Continental shelf have been returned...
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Published on: 12th Jul, 2024
People
Dedicated Port Stephens volunteer awarded Marine Rescue NSW Life Membership
Long serving Marine Rescue Port Stephens volunteer Harold (Harry) Gibson has been recognised for...
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Published on: 7th Feb, 2024
Lifestyle
Council on deck with new boating and fishing app
A landmark Council partnership with an innovative smartphone app is set to make recreation...
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Published on: 9th Nov, 2023