Stinker’s ‘Postcard from the Bay’ hits the airwaves Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 16, 2025 Australian rugby league legend Noel Kelly with a cracking flathead. RADIO ABC 1233 (959FM) has added a new segment to their Saturday morning programming entitled ‘A Postcard from the Bay’, set to air from 18 January at 6.40am. The segment, which features local Fingal Bay fishing legend and NOTA contributor John “Stinker” Clarke, will be hosted by Scott Bevan and will broadcast social events, sport and general interest content throughout Port Stephens along with the usual fishing report. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au John’s radio involvement stretches back over 30 years when he first went to air with rugby league legend Noel Kelly on Racing Radio 2KY program ‘Hi-Tide’. At the time Noel had a houseboat business in Berowra and John was the fishing reporter for Port Stephens. The two characters were joined in a “Ned and Stinker” segment which ran for close to 10 years. John moved on to Super Radio 2SM when Noel retired and formed his own program, “Stinker’s Fishing Show”, before finally settling into the ABC with two programs each week. One program was with Scott Levi on NSW Regional Radio and the other, originally with Craig Hamilton and more recently with Scott Bevan. “Early in my time on the airways I was a part of Port Stephens FM which gave me invaluable on-air experience,” Stinker said. “Local voluntary radio is a valuable step for anyone considering radio commentary or media reporting.” John is inviting all organisations to contact him by email at stinkerfishing@yahoo.com. “I can’t promise that I will be able to mention all local activities but I will do my best to promote Port Stephens.” By Simon EKINS Noel Kelly with NOTA’s John ‘Stinker’ Clarke at Racing Radio 2KY.
