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Nobby’s Lighthouse, The site they once planned to blow up.

·August 25, 2023·1 min read

Nobbys lighthouse is a working lighthouse operated by the Newcastle Port Authority. The Lamp Powered by 240v with battery backup, it takes 40 seconds for the light to make a full revolution. It began operation operation on January 1st, 1858. It was converted to automatic operation on 4th September 1916....

Mobile Tower Breaks Ground Despite Community Concern

Local

·April 17, 2023·1 min read

The tower site is located on Reservoir Rd (Cardiff Heights) it’s position give great access to surrounding areas including Glendale, and Elermore Vale. A look at the antenna array on the ground prior to tower or cabinet installation. Installation The tower seemed to break ground in around the FEB-April 2023...

Telstra Payphone, Australia

Local Tech

·February 11, 2023·2 min read

Telstra Payphones are iconic part of Australia, calls across the payphone network are now free. This style has been in use since 1986.

Boolaroo From The Air

Local

·February 10, 2023·2 min read

Bunnings Boolaroo/Glendale from the air, in the back of the image Costco Boolaroo.

According to data from the 2016 Census the population of Boolaroo was 1,039. The suburb was the epicenter of the Newcastle 1989 earthquake, (5.6 on the Richter scale) and once home to the former Pasminco Smelter which closed it’s doors in 2003. Nearby Cockle Creek earnt it’s name from the...

A Look Back, Newcastle During The Pandemic

Local

·February 3, 2023·1 min read

Green tin roof, and CCTV cameras site next to sign that reads 'NSW Health, Vaccination Centre.'

Fort Scratchley

Local

·January 28, 2023·1 min read

Fort Scratchley was an active base in the mid 90s, who’s guns fired on the Japanese.

A Night at Boolaroo Sports Club

Local

·January 25, 2023·1 min read

Tonight we enjoyed a birthday meal at Boolaroo Sports Club which is located at 31 Eighth St, Speers Point NSW 2284. The venue overall was great, it had a childrens playground for the younger kids to enjoy. Our entree we ordered a dirty fries, the serving was more than enough...

Lunch At Moes Cafe, Glendale NSW

Local

·January 24, 2023·1 min read

Moes Cafe is located inside the Stockland Glendale shopping center, on the lefthand side a few shops down from nearby Kmart, and Priceline pharmacy. It has both indoor, and outdoor seating....

Carnley Avenue & Lookout Road, Red Light Camera

Local

·January 22, 2023·1 min read

Going to have a wine here, I don’t know how many times I’ve seen this camera cause more issues than what I perceive as good. – it flashes people headed uphill towards the John Hunter Hospital. You need the momentum to get up the hill, and cars behind you are...

Marmong Point NSW

Local

·January 2, 2023·1 min read

Take a look at the gorgeous views Lake Macquarie has to offer from above. Pictures captured a summers day in 2023.

Our Visit to Milky Lane Newcastle

Local

·November 23, 2022·1 min read

Where: 13 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300When: November, 2022 Atmosphere The atmosphere at the venue is call, the walls are lined with art, and plenty of neon exists in store. The Food! <3 Cost To Park Nearby? We parked on King Street down near Foghorn Brewery, this was one of...

Unofficial Speed Camera Sign Spotted in Elermore Vale

Local

·November 11, 2022·1 min read

Update: Mobile speed camera warning signs are schedule to return from January 1st 2023. With the removal of speed camera warning signs by the NSW State Government, members of the community have began constructing their own signs to warn motorists, in an effort to fight back against a scheme they...