THE deadline for entering the “Wings Over Wetlands” art competition, organised by the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre in collaboration with the Port Stephens Sister Cities Committee and Port Stephens Council, is rapidly approaching. Those who wish to participate, whether adults or students, have until 31 May to apply for the chance to win a […]
Nod for Airport CEO in Hunter tourism awards
NEWCASTLE Airport CEO Linc Horton has been named Industry Leader of the Year at the Prosperity Advisers Newcastle Hospitality and Tourism Awards, held on 18 May. Mr Horton was recognised for supporting and championing the growth of the Hunter region’s visitor economy. The annual awards celebrate the people, businesses and operators helping to shape the […]
Fifty baskets have been placed throughout Port Stephens to encourage the recycling of drink containers. Photo: Port Stephens Council.
50 new ‘Return and Earn’ bins placed across Port Stephens
PORT Stephens Council has launched a new initiative to support the recycling of reusable resources and the delivery of services to the community. Fifty baskets have been placed in high-traffic areas across Port Stephens, including at Raymond Terrace, Medowie, Karuah, Lemon Tree Passage, Salt Ash, Corlette, Soldiers Point, Salamander Bay, Fingal Bay, Nelson Bay, and […]
Vehicles line both sides of roads surrounding Catherine McAuley College during school periods. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart.
Residents raise parking and safety concerns around Catherine McAuley College
Vehicles line both sides of roads surrounding Catherine McAuley College during school periods. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. Residents say increasing parking pressure has become a growing concern near the Catherine McAuley College precinct. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. TRAFFIC and parking concerns are growing for residents surrounding the Catherine McAuley College precinct in Medowie. […]
Street libraries across Medowie are encouraging reading and community connection
Tea Tree Drive’s community street library encourages locals to exchange books. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. The street library on Tea Tree Drive in Medowie. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. STREET libraries across Medowie are helping build community connections while encouraging locals of all ages to read. Tea Tree Drive is a particular hot-spot, with […]
Global award puts Hunter Valley’s Allynview Farm in international spotlight
Ben and Kristen Nicol at the Gresford Show. Photo: Allynview Farm. Kristen Nicol placed third in the Food and Beverage category of the Women Changing the World Awards. ALLYNVIEW Farm’s Kristen Nicol has been recognised on the global stage, placing third in the Food and Beverage category of the Women Changing the World Awards. It […]
Positive Behaviour for Learning award winners announced
THE Term 2 Week 4 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 4 winners: Irrawang Public School: Congratulations to Kalyn on receiving a Community PBL award in recognition of his outstanding respect demonstrated at the ANZAC Day march and representing Irrawang Public School with pride. Raymond Terrace Public School: Elliot […]
Careers Week program brings robots and AI to local school
Neuranext founder Adrian Tyson showcasing one of the cutting-edge autonomous humanoid robots. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Students watching a robot chase a soccer ball. Photo: Nico Lombardo. STUDENTS at Hunter River High School in Heatherbrae had the unique opportunity to experience a live demonstration of emerging technologies in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics as part of […]
National speaking platform for Lions’ Youth of the Year Deena Clemson
Deena with her Lions Youth of the Year State Finalist trophy. Photo: supplied. Deena with her Lions support crew. Photo: supplied. Trophies from the Lions District 201N3 Youth of the Year competition. Photo: supplied. Tea Gardens Lions heard Deena’s award winning speech at their May meeting. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. LOCAL youth Deena Clemson has been […]
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled his economic vision in a budget reply. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
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 […]
