HUNTER Water maintains that local drinking water remains safe to drink, and “robust treatment processes continue to be effective”, following a high detection of blue green algae in a sample collected from Grahamstown Dam. The sample was collected from raw untreated water in the middle of Grahamstown Dam and contained high numbers of cyanobacteria (Microcystis), […]
PORT Stephens Suicide Prevention Network (PSSPN) will be holding its annual Remembrance Walk at Iluka Reserve, Boat Harbour, on Saturday 13 September. The charity aims to increase awareness of suicide and its impacts on the community. “The tragic consequences of suicide ripple very broadly and deeply throughout our community and are felt for many, many […]
Peter Gordon was an extensive contributor to Nelson Bay Croquet Club.
THE Nelson Bay community has been shocked by the sudden passing of Peter Gordon, Captain of the Nelson Bay Croquet Club and a much-loved member of the community. Peter was drawn to the game of croquet after attending some sessions when his wife Sherry was playing. It was an activity they could enjoy together. He […]
The program is designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia.
A NEW National Youth Parliament program has been launched, designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia. Students aged 16–17 are invited to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their federal electorate in an immersive five-day parliamentary experience in Canberra. One student from each of Australia’s 150 electorates will be […]
THE NSW Government has begun consultation on potential offences for landlords who knowingly lease premises to retailers selling illicit tobacco and illegal vapes. The consultation includes engagement with landlord representatives, retailers, health advocates, partner government agencies and other key stakeholders. The outcomes of the consultation will be reviewed by the Government’s cross-agency NSW Illicit Tobacco […]
Volunteers, local artists, MP Kate Washington and mural artist Jennifer Stelco. A small section of the colourful mural painted by Jennifer Stelco. THE old Rural Fire Brigade building in Lemon Tree Passage, where the Tilligerry Arts Group Gallery is homed, has had its modest frontage transformed into a vibrant work of art. Thanks to the […]
The Extended Stockton CMP covers a geographical area stretching from Little Beach to the Port Stephens Local Government Area boundary. Photo: City of Newcastle.
CITY of Newcastle will seek the final tick of approval from the NSW Government for a $63 million plan to buffer Stockton’s coastline from erosion. Councillors voted unanimously at last week’s Council meeting to endorse the Extended Stockton Coastal Management Program (CMP) and formally submit it to the NSW Environment Minister for certification. City of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Elizabeth Crouch AM.
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 […]
