The Latest Breaking News from Paul Bernard

Rescue after outrigger smashes into rocks at Stockton

Half a dozen outrigger enthusiasts were lucky that two off-duty lifeguards happened to see their vessel crash onto rocks, stranding them at Stockton on Monday afternoon.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2022

Giant swells smash Stockton and wreak widespread havoc at Hunter beaches

Hazardous surf batters Hunter beaches, overwhelming sea walls and threatening coastline infrastructure.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2022

Massive surf sends waves breaking over battered Stockton Beach and into the suburb

Stockton Beach has been battered by a massive tide that sent waves crashing over the Mitchell Street rock wall and sand dunes near Corroba Oval, into the suburb.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 2, 2022