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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda: I was recently being led to my medical appointment by a young intern when I accidentally b...
24/10/2025

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda: I was recently being led to my medical appointment by a young intern when I accidentally broke wind. It was loud and it was pretty clear that I was the culprit.

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DEAR Jasminda, I was recently being led to my medical appointment by a young intern when I accidentally broke wind. It was loud and it was pretty clear that I was the culprit. I am in my mid-fifties. I was mortified. Should I have said something to him? Brook S. Dear Brook, First of all, […]

Stinker’s History: ON the northern aspect of Fingal Island, facing Broughton Island, is a small cove known by fishermen ...
24/10/2025

Stinker’s History: ON the northern aspect of Fingal Island, facing Broughton Island, is a small cove known by fishermen and islanders as the “Crayfish Hole”.

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ON the northern aspect of Fingal Island, facing Broughton Island, is a small cove known by fishermen and islanders as the “Crayfish Hole”. It was on the rocky shoreline of this natural harbour that a wharf and boathouse existed in 1918. Here the Government Department kept two boats, a whaler of ...

LOCAL rugby league all-star Luke Perry has hit a grand personal milestone, clocking up his 100th game with the Karuah Ro...
24/10/2025

LOCAL rugby league all-star Luke Perry has hit a grand personal milestone, clocking up his 100th game with the Karuah Roos on the same day as the team’s historic grand final victory.

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Luke Perry (centre) with long-time teammates Ryan and Shaq Saunders, after the Roos’ big Grand Final win. Photo: supplied. Luke coming in to score his grand final try in his 100th game with the Karuah Roos. Photo: supplied. LOCAL rugby league all-star Luke Perry has hit a grand personal milestone,...

TEA Gardens Hawks player and Karuah local Gemma Clarke has been heralded as the “Best and Fairest” in the Newcastle and ...
24/10/2025

TEA Gardens Hawks player and Karuah local Gemma Clarke has been heralded as the “Best and Fairest” in the Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League Ladies Tag C-Grade competition for 2025.

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Gemma Clarke (front left) with Lady Hawks players, sponsors and coach at the recent Presentation Night. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The Lady Hawks in their ‘women in league’ pink jerseys at their final game of the season. Photo: TG Hawks. TEA Gardens Hawks player and Karuah local Gemma Clarke has b...

IMMERSE yourself in nature and water with this beautifully crafted Queenslander-style home, set on an elevated 821sqm bl...
24/10/2025

IMMERSE yourself in nature and water with this beautifully crafted Queenslander-style home, set on an elevated 821sqm block on The Esplanade, North Arm Cove.

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1 The Esplanade, North Arm Cove4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 CarExpressions of interest IMMERSE yourself in nature and water with this beautifully crafted Queenslander-style home, set on an elevated 821sqm block on The Esplanade, North Arm Cove. Built in 2006, the residence blends classic design with modern comf...

Stinker’s History: “SILVERTAILS” were a fascinating species. I Follow Us - Free Local News.
24/10/2025

Stinker’s History: “SILVERTAILS” were a fascinating species.

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“SILVERTAILS” were a fascinating species. They were made up of doctors, lawyers, school teachers and even wrestlers. Generally holidaymakers, “Silvertails” were those who, it seemed, always had an inner desire to be a fisherman, but fate had led them elsewhere in life. Their method of operat...

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24/10/2025

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RESIDENTS from all over Karuah contributed to a greater understanding of the emergency preparedness of their community a...
24/10/2025

RESIDENTS from all over Karuah contributed to a greater understanding of the emergency preparedness of their community at a first-of-its-kind RediCommunities Workshop held at Karuah RSL on Thursday 16 October.

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Karuah locals getting emergency-ready. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Red Cross volunteers from the Myall Coast, Port Stephens and Hunter regions helped make the workshop a success. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Representatives from volunteer and professional government response agenci...

THE Term 4 Week 1 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. I Follow Us - Free Local ...
24/10/2025

THE Term 4 Week 1 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed.

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THE Term 4 Week 1 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 1 winners: Irrawang PS: Mason has been nominated for his outstanding teamwork, encouragement and respect to everyone at a Bridge Building Competition. Mason represented Irrrawang with pride and demonst...

YOU would think that after decades, cartoonists would have wrung out every last drop of humour from two of the most symb...
24/10/2025

YOU would think that after decades, cartoonists would have wrung out every last drop of humour from two of the most symbolic settings in the cartoon world – the Pearly Gates and the Desert Island.

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The Pearly Gates and the Desert Island are two of the most symbolic settings in the cartoon world. The Pearly Gates and the Desert Island are two of the most symbolic settings in the cartoon world. YOU would think that after decades, cartoonists would have wrung out every last drop of humour from tw...

FAMILIES in Karuah may soon have another place to play, if local fundraising efforts can bridge the financial gap on a n...
24/10/2025

FAMILIES in Karuah may soon have another place to play, if local fundraising efforts can bridge the financial gap on a newly planned playground at St Columba’s Anglican Church.

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St Columba’s has already benefited from the beautiful Karuah parklets along Tarean Road. Photo: Thomas O’Keef.) The fenced-in area out the back of St Columba’s will be home to the new play equipment. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. A concept design for the FourPark play equipment. Supplied: T. Sheuer...

The transformative power of photography takes centre stage at the Tomaree Peninsula Photography Club’s annual exhibition...
23/10/2025

The transformative power of photography takes centre stage at the Tomaree Peninsula Photography Club’s annual exhibition “Click” to be held on Saturday and Sunday, 25–26 October, at the Soldiers Point Bowling Club.

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Black-and-white category winner ‘A break from the hustle and bustle’ by Elsbeth Klarenbeek. Colour photo category winner ‘Gateway to the future’ by Heather Colgate. Creative/Altered Reality category winner: Peter Barnard for his photo ‘The Bridge’. THE transformative power of photography...

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