Ellie-Marie Watts, Newcastle Herald

Ellie-Marie Watts

Newcastle Herald

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Past:
  • Newcastle Herald
  • Illawarra Mercury
  • The Examiner
  • Daily Liberal
  • The Courier
  • The Advocate

Past articles by Ellie-Marie:

Surfing: Anna Bay pair Jasmine Sampson and Jimmi Hill ready for Port Stephens Pro

A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features. → Read More

Bruce MacKenzie's $15m seniors living village in Tanilba Bay gets stamp of approval by Port Stephens Council

A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features. → Read More

Type 2 diabetics forced to seek alternative treatments as use of Ozempic for weight loss grows

A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features. → Read More

Nelson Bay developer Rod Salmon refuses to budge on Ascent building height after Port Stephens councillors knock plan back

A developer has threatened to take Port Stephens Council to the land and environment court should councillors refuse... → Read More

Port Stephens' popular human whale formation to make post-pandemic return in spring school holiday

A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features. → Read More

Raymond Terrace's Chris Baguley says he won't be shamed for who he is after homophobic slurs, swastika spray-painted on car

Raymond Terrace's Chris Baguley says he won't be shamed for who he is after homophobic slurs and a... → Read More

Anzac Park, Raymond Terrace memorial relocation, upgrade plans unveiled at Anzac Day service

Anzac Day in Raymond Terrace will look different next year with the town's commemorative precinct set to undergo... → Read More

Anzac Day 2022: Record crowd attend dawn service at site of Medowie's new war memorial

A picturesque sunrise greeted what is believed to be one of the largest ever crowds to turn out... → Read More

Local government election: Port Stephens voters head to the polls

Photos from around the voting booths in Port Stephens. → Read More

Flag raised outside Port Stephens Hunter Police District stations to strengthen bond between police and Aboriginal communities

The Aboriginal flag was raised and a smoking ceremony held at Raymond Terrace Police Station on Tuesday. → Read More

Sea Shelter and Irukandji turning Bay into a bridge for turtle, marine animal care

Marine conservation group Sea Shelter was celebrating this week after a green sea turtle it was able to rescue, rehabilitate and release all in Port Stephens for the first time was a success. → Read More

Sea Shelter and Irukandji turning Bay into a bridge for turtle, marine animal care

Marine conservation group Sea Shelter was celebrating this week after a green sea turtle it was able to rescue, rehabilitate and release all in Port Stephens for the first time was a success. → Read More

Nominate inspiring Australians, says 2020 NSW Senior Australian of the Year Sue Lennox

Nominations for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards close on Friday, July 31. → Read More

Nominate inspiring Australians, says 2020 NSW Senior Australian of the Year Sue Lennox

Nominations for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards close on Friday, July 31. → Read More

Nominate inspiring Australians, says 2020 NSW Senior Australian of the Year Sue Lennox

Nominations for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards close on Friday, July 31. → Read More

Nominate inspiring Australians, says 2020 NSW Senior Australian of the Year Sue Lennox

Nominations for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards close on Friday, July 31. → Read More

Nominate inspiring Australians, says 2020 NSW Senior Australian of the Year Sue Lennox

Nominations for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards close on Friday, July 31. → Read More

Nominate inspiring Australians, says 2020 NSW Senior Australian of the Year Sue Lennox

Nominations for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards close on Friday, July 31. → Read More

Anzac Day 2019: Strong turnout to Raymond Terrace march, service

Fine weather and increased community participation in the mid-morning Raymond Terrace Anzac Day service is believed to have been key to the event experiencing one of its largest turnouts on Thursday. → Read More

Anzac Day 2019: Karuah community remembers Graeme Parker and Reg Cowling at dawn service

As dawn broke on Thursday morning - Anzac Day - hundreds of members of Karuah's community paused to reflect and remember the fallen. → Read More