August 4, 2026

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Battle over Mambo-Wanda buffer zone intensifies The cover image of the Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan remains on Council's website. Community groups say the key area affected by Council's proposal is the strip of bushland visible behind the shopping centre on the left of the image - the land adjoining the Worimi Drive Estate that is now being offered for Expressions of Interest.
Regional

Battle over Mambo-Wanda buffer zone intensifies

PORT Stephens Council has defended proposed changes to the Salamander Bay Town Centre, insisting strong environmental protections remain in place, while community groups argue the plans threaten one of the area’s most important environmental buffers. In a statement released recently, Council said proposals affecting land at 155 Salamander Way and 10 Central Avenue had been […]

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NSW Government provides $250,000 for statewide LGBTQ+ antenatal education and pregnancy support program
Government, Health, Regional

NSW Government provides $250,000 for statewide LGBTQ+ antenatal education and pregnancy support program

LGBTQ+ families across New South Wales will benefit from expanded antenatal education and pregnancy support services after the NSW Government announced $250,000 in funding for a statewide program. The one-off funding contribution will support LGBTQ+ organisation Rainbow Families to deliver culturally appropriate antenatal education and pregnancy support throughout the next three years. NSW Minister for […]

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University of Newcastle staff and alumni recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours University of Newcastle alumni receive King’s Birthday Honours. Photo: newcastle.edu.au
Regional

University of Newcastle staff and alumni recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours

UNIVERSITY of Newcastle staff and alumni were among those recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, with ten individuals acknowledged for their contributions across education, health, public service, community welfare and defence. University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky AO congratulated the recipients and praised their achievements. “Each year, the King’s Birthday Honours highlight the […]

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Five green stars for Newcastle Airport Artist’s rendering of the Newcastle Airport Terminal Expansion. Photo: supplied.
Government, Regional

Five green stars for Newcastle Airport

WORLD Environment Day arrived with a major milestone for Newcastle Airport, with its Terminal Expansion becoming the first airport terminal in Australia to achieve a 5 Star Green Star Buildings ‘As Built’ certification under ’s new rating tool. The certification, awarded by the Green Building Council of Australia,utilised its green-star rating tool to recognise the […]

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Celebrating 40 years of the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Cr Roz Armstrong, Cr Giacomo Arnott, Professor Tim Roberts, MP Kate Washington, Botanic Gardens founding member Kevin Stokes, Mayor Leah Anderson, Cr Jason Wells and Cr Nathan Errington. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Regional

Celebrating 40 years of the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Cr Roz Armstrong, Cr Giacomo Arnott, Professor Tim Roberts, MP Kate Washington, Botanic Gardens founding member Kevin Stokes, Mayor Leah Anderson, Cr Jason Wells and Cr Nathan Errington. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Educational talks were held throughout the day, including one on bonsai-making. Photo: Nico Lombardo. The location of the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens was selected […]

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Tax, migration and NDIS in coalition’s economic sights Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled his economic vision in a budget reply. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
Regional

Tax, migration and NDIS in coalition’s economic sights

AUSTRALIA’S tax system would be overhauled, welfare restricted to citizens and immigration slashed under a future coalition government. In his first budget reply speech, Angus Taylor has conceded the Liberals and Nationals still have a long road to win back the confidence of voters, but asked Australians to “begin to believe again”. The opposition leader […]

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Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals The federal government has continued back its budget tax reforms despite opposition criticism. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS.
Regional

Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals

A ROW has broken out over the cost of cutting taxes for millions of Australians as Labor and the opposition try to sell rival economic plans to voters. After a week dominated by the state of the nation’s finances, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused the opposition of failing to properly price its plan to bake […]

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Environmental organisations unite in Raymond Terrace over marine debris
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Environmental organisations unite in Raymond Terrace over marine debris

TANGAROA Blue Foundation, in collaboration with Port Stephens Council and Hunter Local Land Services, hosted the 2026 edition of the annual Hunter Regional Marine Debris Workshop in Raymond Terrace. On Monday 4 May, representatives from environmental organisations and the community came together for a five-hour discussion, sharing updates on the state of marine debris and […]

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Forest industry future under review as NSW maps logging reform Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin, Premier Chris Minns and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe at the Great Koala National Park announcement last year. Photo: Penny Sharpe MP.
Regional

Forest industry future under review as NSW maps logging reform

THE forestry industry has been a contested space in NSW for many years, with some supporting the continuation of native hardwood logging and others strongly opposing it. The issue was brought into sharper focus recently with the announcement by the NSW Government of its intention to create the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). The establishment […]

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