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Flood recovery grant applications to be processed quicker

THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]

Police

New recruits join the Port Stephens Hunter Police District

PORT Stephens Hunter Police District welcomed seven new probationary constables last week, who will be stationed at Maitland and Port Stephens police stations. The new recruits were officially welcomed into the NSW Police Force at the Goulburn Police Academy last month. The class of 314 officers was the largest in 13 years, delivering a significant […]

School

Latest round of Community PBL award winners announced

THE Term 3 Week 6 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 6 winners: Irrawang PS: Drewe has been nominated for his generosity, kindness and empathy. Without hesitation, he gave another student the extra money he needed to buy a school hat when he didn’t have enough. Raymond Terrace PS: […]

Local News

Have your say on Hunter Transmission Project

HUNTER residents are encouraged to have their say on the Hunter Transmission Project’s environmental impact statement (EIS), which is now on public display and open for submissions. EnergyCo lodged the EIS with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure last week, which will be on public exhibition until 5pm on Wednesday 24 September. According to […]

School

Upgrades officially unveiled at Hunter River High School

Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School. Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School. Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School. Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School. MAJOR upgrades were unveiled last week at Hunter River High School in Heatherbrae. Eight demountables have been removed and […]

Local News

Man charged with alleged online grooming offences

A 32-YEAR-OLD man has faced court following an investigation into alleged online grooming offences. On Monday 25 August 2025, a woman attended Liverpool Police Station to report that her 10-year-old daughter had allegedly been groomed online via a chat function on a gaming console. Following inquiries by Liverpool Police, the matter was referred to detectives […]

Event

Community to celebrate Dads at Tilligery Lemon Jam

THE Tilligerry Community Association (TCA) is inviting families from across the region to celebrate all Dads this Father’s Day, at the free “Lemon Jam: Father’s Day edition”. Set against the stunning backdrop of Henderson Park, Lemon Tree Passage, this fun-filled day of music and mateship will be held on Sunday 7 September from noon to […]

Local News

Elizabeth Crouch AM appointed as Hunter Water chair

ELIZABETH Crouch AM has been announced as Chair of the Hunter Water Board of Directors for a three-year term. In a statement to media, Hunter Water said that Ms Crouch brings extensive experience across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, with a distinguished career in governance, infrastructure and public policy. She currently chairs the boards […]

Business

Hunter residents warned as money mule scams rise through social media

HUNTER region residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams. NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with criminals attempting to […]

Local News

Life without laundry: How astronauts survive in space

SPARE a thought for the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). They may float 400 kilometres above Earth at 28,000 km/h, eating their dinner out of pouches while gazing down at the swirling blue planet below – but they have one very down-to-earth problem: laundry. Or rather, the complete lack of it. That’s right. […]