Community Archives - Port Stephens News Of The Area

Flood recovery grant applications to be processed quicker

THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]

Community, National

Karuah Public School named a finalist in reconciliation award

Karuah Public School Principal Toni Lyle (holding sign) with Elders involved in the judging of the award. Photo: KPS. KPS students engaging in Indigenous-focused class activities. Photo: KPS. Narragunnawali Awards Judging Panel members Professor Grace Sarra, Sharon Davis and Professor Joe Sambono. Photo: Tom Hoy, Wirrim Media. KARUAH Public School (KPS) has been named a […]

Community, Government

Residents are demanding action on Oyster Cove Road’s potholes

Signs have been posted to warn drivers to slow down due to the dangerous conditions. Oyster Cove Road has been full of potholes for weeks now. PORT Stephens residents are once again voicing their concerns about hazardous road conditions. Oyster Cove Road has been a recent source of frustration, with potholes covering the full length […]

Business, Community, Government

Shoaly Collective awarded $200k grant to transform Shoal Bay

THE Shoaly Collective has been awarded $200,000 through the NSW Government’s Uptown Grant Program. The Collective includes Port Stephens Paddle Sports, Shoal Bay Newsagency, The Café, Port Stephens Community Arts Centre, Ramada Resort Shoal Bay and the Shoal Bay Country Club. The group is planning to use the funding to transform Shoal Bay into a […]

Community, Event

Vietnam Veterans Day commemorated in Tea Gardens

Artillery gunner and ‘Nasho’ Merv Mills spoke about the Battle of Long Tan, and his own Vietnam War experiences. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The skies miraculously cleared after days of rain for the intimate ceremony at Tea Gardens. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Merv Mills with the M2A2 Howitzer at Tea Gardens’ Anzac Park, the same model he […]

Community, Event, National

Tea Gardens WWII veteran Roy Day receives medal from Governor-General

Roy received his VP Day commemorative medal from the Governor-General in Canberra. Photo: Facebook. Roy and Lynette at the Tea Gardens Vietnam Veterans Memorial day in Tea Gardens. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Wreaths were laid at the reflecting pool inside the Australian War Memorial before the Last Post. Photo: Facebook. WORLD War Two veteran and Tea […]

Community, Government

Port Stephens Council seeks community input on Medowie town centre masterplan

PORT Stephens Council is creating a detailed masterplan of Medowie Town Centre in collaboration with the local community. As Port Stephens’ fastest growing suburb, Council says the plan is essential to accommodate Medowie’s future growth. “This masterplan will provide a clear framework for the future of the Council-owned land opposite Woolworths,” Mayor Leah Anderson said. […]

Community, Health

Hunter hospitals rolling-out safe staffing in EDs

TWENTY-SEVEN more hospitals across NSW are rolling-out safe staffing levels in their emergency departments. In the broader Hunter region these include Manning Base Hospital, Maitland Hospital and John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. This brings to 40 the number of hospitals across the state that have started operating with safe staffing levels as a result of […]

Community, School

Tea Gardens teacher recognised in Regional Excellence Awards

Anya Ingram with her award, at Tea Gardens Public School. Principal Mark Clemson with Anya Ingram and the Regional Director. TEA Gardens Public School teacher Anya Ingram has been recognised in the NSW Department of Education Regional North Excellence Awards. Only three teachers from across the 20-plus public schools in the Port Stephens network are […]

Community

Port Stephens Dog Training Club bringing community and canines together

The Port Stephens Dog Training Club at Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace. Club member Jo running Tiger through agility and obedience training. Club volunteer Phillippa Stone with her faithful sidekick Colin. EVERY Sunday morning during school term, Boomerang Park in Raymond Terrace comes alive with the sound of wagging tails, clickers, and enthusiastic commands as dogs […]