WITH the mullet schools moving on, it was one of the last schools of fish that surprised even the fishermen. As the fish were hauled closer to the beach it was noticed that the mullet were different to all the fish that had been caught earlier in the season. These mullet were monsters, all weighing […]
RECENTLY I wrote about the amazing life and times of Geoffrey Wikner. I mentioned in that article that I was introduced to Mr Wikner by my neighbour, a lady by the name of Daphne Rooke. As it was with Mr Wikner, Daphne has an extraordinary story to tell. The following is a small part of […]
Some of the damage caused by May’s floods in Mid North Coast and Hunter State Forests. Photos: Forestry Corporation.
Some of the damage caused by May’s floods in Mid North Coast and Hunter State Forests. Photos: Forestry Corporation. THE region’s State Forests are progressively reopening following the floods and severe weather of May but the Forestry Corporation is urging users to check the status of trails and […]
Crew members Howard Faulks, Mark Page, Matt Coleborne, Andy Wilson and Robert Johnson (Duty Skipper).
IT’S been ten weeks since the crew of John Thompson – Marine Rescue Port Stephens’ offshore vessel – steered into the blackness of open ocean for what became one of the unit’s most challenging rescues in recent memory. But for those on board that night, the moments are still vivid. “It was one of those […]
Cameleer Emily Parrott has found the less bottom in the saddle, the better.
Cameleer Emily Parrott has found the less bottom in the saddle, the better. Emily and Luke will follow the winding Outback Camel Trail on a 6000km round trip. INSTEAD of a dozen red roses, a bottle of bubbly or romantic poetry, Emily Parrott gave her hubby a camel for their first Valentine’s Day. “When he […]
HUNTER Water bills for a typical household customer will increase by 6.9 percent next financial year including inflation and then by 3.8 percent each year plus yearly inflation in subsequent years. The rise comes after a pricing determination by the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). Tribunal Chair Carmel Donnelly said IPART reviewed costs […]
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Penny Sharpe at the announcement.
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Penny Sharpe at the announcement. The former BHP Steelworks Intertrade Site. THE state government has announced it will invest $115.5 million to build the Newcastle Logistics Precinct, described as a “critical new hub that will support the delivery of more reliable and affordable renewable energy to homes and businesses […]
Brisbane Water crew searching in challenging conditions.
Brisbane Water crew searching in challenging conditions. Lemon Tree Passage volunteers search on board LM 30. A crew member retrieves a mannikin. A volunteer searches from inside the cabin. Coordinating communication from the radio room. A MAJOR multi-agency Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) concluded successfully on Saturday, 14 June off the coast of the Hunter. […]
THE latest winners of the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Irrawang PS: Ruby is a dedicated PBL representative who independently goes out of her way to assist teachers and students. Ruby regularly runs morning assemblies where she discusses the weekly focus, important messages and daily reminders. She is […]
A cruise ship entering Newcastle Harbour. Photo: Destination NSW.
SEVEN councils and two peak tourism organisations from the Hunter and Central Coast met for the first time last week, seeking to unlock new opportunities for local businesses to benefit from the regional cruise industry in NSW. The meeting marked the official launch of the three-year partnership, led by Port Authority of NSW, which brings […]
