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Environmental organisations look back at a year of successes and uncertainties ahead

ENVIRONMENTAL groups from Port Stephens gathered in the Tomaree Library on Sunday 1 November for the EcoNetwork networking event, looking back on progress this year. The most recent achievement has been the successful fight by the Mambo-Wanda Wetlands Conservation Group (MWWCG) to prevent Port Stephens Council from building on the wetlands buffer zone. The group […]

Community, Government, Local News

Port Stephens Council fastest in LGA to assess proposals, but deliveries still below target

OF the 449 new residential houses approved by Port Stephens Council in the 2025/26 financial year, 354 have been built, according to a council report into its Local Housing Strategy. While still below the target of 550 houses, it’s significantly above previous forecasts, highlighting a rebound from the recent decline. New housing comes both from […]

Community, Government, Health, Local News, Police, Regional

Nangs at centre of new NSW regulations

NEW regulations aimed at reducing the harms associated with misuse of the substance often used as a recreational party drug referred to as “nangs”, or nitrous oxide, are now in effect. A NSW Government public awareness campaign has also commenced to increase community awareness of the harms of nitrous oxide misuse, and ensure retailers and […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Flooding and holiday traffic concerns fuel opposition to Anna Bay service station

ANNA Bay residents are urging councillors to reject a proposed service station on Gan Gan Road, raising concerns about flooding, underground fuel storage and holiday traffic. The application for 146–148 Gan Gan Road includes a service station, convenience store and signage. Resident Andrew Searles, who is helping coordinate the objection, said a petition opposing the […]

Community, Local News, Regional

State award gives Tomaree Hospital Auxiliary volunteers a boost

THE dedicated volunteers of Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary have received a welcome boost through one of the highest accolades in the NSW hospital auxiliary network. The auxiliary was surprised to receive the State President’s Award at this year’s NSW United Hospital Auxiliaries conference in Wollongong, recognising its ongoing commitment to supporting Tomaree Community Hospital and […]

Community, Local News, School

Term 4 Week 3 PBL winners

THE Term Four, week three Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards were recently hosted by Grahamstown Public School. The school’s spokesperson noted: “At Grahamstown, we are committed to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student is encouraged to grow, achieve their personal best and experience success. Our values of Respect, Safety […]

Community, Health, Local News

Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group brings community together at annual awareness event.

The community donated more than 60 raffle prizes to support the event. Photo: Stephen Keating. Guests enjoying breakfast and bubbles. Photo: Stephen Keating. Guest speaker Dawn Hillier-Davis sharing her experiences raising funds and awareness for cancer. Photo: Stephen Keating. The beautiful wreath decoration made by Ms Faffan. Photo: Stephen Keating. Supporters gather for the fundraiser […]

Community, Government, Local News, Police

Council backs Green Seat Project to raise awareness of missing persons

PORT Stephens is getting behind the Green Seat Project, an initiative designed to raise awareness of long-term missing persons cases. Three green seats, one for each Ward, will be placed in Port Stephens as a reminder of missing people whose absences are still felt. Each seat will also be equipped with a plaque and a […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Friendship grows through years of volunteering at Hunter Region Botanic Garden

WHEN Bill Mason first offered to volunteer at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, he wanted to make one thing clear. “I don’t know a weed from a flower,” he told then chairperson, Jan Noble. Fortunately, there were buildings to maintain and plenty of other jobs waiting. Twenty years later, Mr Mason is still there, working alongside […]

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Branch Lane campaigner calls for sealed alternative to Twelve Mile intersection.

FOR Rod Zemanek, sealing the remaining gravel section of The Branch Lane could do more than make the weekly drive easier. The long-time resident believes it could give drivers another option for reaching the Pacific Highway, easing pressure on the Twelve Mile intersection at The Bucketts Way. Mr Zemanek, 84, has lived in the area […]