THE National Health and Medical Research Council has published updated Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, which confirm new, lower values for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Australian drinking water supplies. PFAS are a class of more than 4,000 manufactured chemicals that are not found naturally in the environment. These chemicals have been widely used in […]
THE latest winners of the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Irrawang PS: Cian is one of the school’s youngest PBL representatives and always leads by example. He works well with others, shows kindness and is respectful to both students and staff in all settings. Cian is dedicated to […]
THE next NSW Aboriginal Business Roundtable will be on 3 July at the Murrook Cultural Centre in Williamtown. This free event is specifically designed for Aboriginal business owners and operators, or those with an interest in the industry. This year’s theme is “Walking Together to Create Cultural Tourism Experiences”. The roundtable will give business owners […]
The smoking ceremony at the base of the mural. Additional paintings by artist Jason Russell and gifted to PSP owners Basma and Spiro, represent the Andrea family. The scale of the mural as seen through the smoking ceremony. A MAMMOTH mural was unveiled at the Port Stephens Packaging (PSP) building in […]
Geoff Zipper on the Kokoda Trek.
Geoff Zipper on the Kokoda Trek. HE may be 76 years old and have survived cancer, but that’s certainly not slowing down Geoff Zipper, who will set off on the gruelling 96km Kokoda Trek next week for the fifth time. The Nelson Bay resident, known as ‘Swampy’, was a Fire and Rescue worker for 36 […]
Forestry Corporation Partnerships Leader Alex Capararo and PSKH Head of Wildlife Nikki Manning with one of the koala hospital locals Digger.
Forestry Corporation Partnerships Leader Alex Capararo and PSKH Head of Wildlife Nikki Manning with one of the koala hospital locals Digger. Alex Capararo, Nikki Manning and Jackie Chan. PORT Stephens Koala Hospital (PSKH) is expanding its conservation efforts thanks to a koala feed tree donation from Forestry Corporation. The only wildlife hospital between Sydney and […]
RESEARCHERS are attempting to develop a device capable of degrading a carcinogenic form of the so-called “forever chemicals” PFAS in water in as little as six minutes using low-wavelength ultraviolet light. PFAS – used in firefighting foam, products such as non-stick pans, and by many industries – repel oil, grease and water, but persist in […]
THE NSW Government tabled the 2024 State of the Environment Report last week. Compiled by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), the report is published every three years. According to EPA CEO Tony Chappel, the 2024 report indicates that climate change is already a major factor impacting many environmental trends. “In 2021-22, greenhouse gas emissions […]
LOCAL Government NSW (LGNSW) is partnering with the state government to support councils in addressing the root causes of domestic, family, and sexual violence. The initiative is part of the NSW Government’s Pathways to Prevention Strategy, which aims to address the drivers of violence. Under the three-year primary prevention partnership, the state government will provide […]
Police have charged three men and seized a commercial fishing boat. Photos: NSW Police. ORGANISED Crime Squad detectives have charged three men for their alleged role in a conspiracy to supply 1.5 tonnes of cocaine in NSW. Strike Force Blaine was established by State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad – with the NSW Crime Commission […]
