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Meet the crew who keep Marine Rescue boats running

Maintenance crew members Mark, Victoria, Ken, Mark (Boat Manager), Rob (Coxswain), Bob, and Ian (Chief Engineer). Maintenance crew member Bob Montgomery. EVERY Wednesday morning, before most people have had their second coffee, a group of volunteers is already elbow-deep in checklists, toolkits, and the unmistakable scent of salt and diesel. They’re not responding to an […]

Community

Applications open for Australia Post’s 2025 Community Grant Program

APPLICATIONS are now open for Australia Post’s 2025 Community Grants program, which funds community-led, local projects across Australia. Eligible not-for-profit groups from New South Wales can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support projects which have the primary purpose of improving connection and mental wellbeing in their local communities. Since 2020, Australia Post […]

Community, Police

Increase in domestic violence, sexual assaults and retail theft, data shows

NEW data reveals rates of domestic violence, sexual assault and retail theft have increased in NSW over the last two years. The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released its latest report on 13 major criminal offences. Stealing from a motor vehicle was the only major offence to show a significant decline […]

Community, Government

Flood clean-up efforts continue in Port Stephens

CLEAN-UP efforts continue following severe flooding in the Port Stephens area. Lake Macquarie City Council offered its support in clearing flood-affected waste in Raymond Terrace this week. Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson was grateful for the help. “It is greatly appreciated by our community and Port Stephens Council,” she said. Minister for Emergency Management Kristy […]

Community, Government

Council approves plan to accelerate road improvements

PORT Stephens Council has approved a motion that will see up to $9 million made available for the improvement of roads across the local government area (LGA). The motion was introduced at the most recent council meeting on Tuesday 10 June by Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson. Reading from a prepared report on the matter, […]

Community, Government

Council to investigate shuttle bus proposal for Tomaree Headland

PORT Stephens councillor Mark Watson successfully moved a motion on 10 June requesting that Council investigate trialling a Shuttle Bus Service at the Tomaree Headland and Shoal Bay, in order to address traffic and parking issues at peak times. The Tomaree Headland Heritage Group (THHG) strongly supports the proposal, as the issues were identified during […]

Community

Weed removal and replanting to be undertaken at Fingal Bay

Alison uncovered a young banksia when she cut away an overshadowing bitou bush. Rob and Rob removing ground asparagus. While Bitou bush has a pretty yellow flower, the plant can smother native vegetation. THE Friends of Tomaree National Park have been working since March to protect the natural beauty of the National Park around Fingal […]

Community

Qantas launches direct flights between Newcastle and Perth

QANTAS has announced it will be the first airline to offer direct flights from Newcastle to Perth. The new route will launch on 8 September and flights will operate on Fridays, Sundays and Mondays. “These flights will boost connectivity for Newcastle residents and mean they no longer have to drive to and from Sydney when […]

Community, Government, Police

Off-duty cop charged after refusing to leave premises in Shoal Bay

AN off-duty police officer has been charged after allegedly refusing to leave a licenced premise. About 12.55am on Saturday 28 December 2024, police were called to a licenced premises in Shoal Bay, following reports a group were refusing to leave. Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District arrived and were told three people were physically […]

Community

Dave Owens appointed Hunter and Mid-North Coast Recovery Coordinator

FORMER NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens has been appointed as the Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid-North Coast in the wake of devastating floods. Mr Owens commenced the role last week and will be based out of Taree. “Dave Owens has a lot of experience helping communities after natural disasters, so I am […]