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Global recognition for Gresford regenerative farm leader

AN AGRICULTURAL innovator from Gresford is gaining international recognition, with Allynview Farm co-founder Kristen Nicol named a finalist in the prestigious Woman Changing the World Awards. The award winners will be announced in Paris on 11 April. Kristen, who runs Allynview Farm alongside her husband Ben just outside Gresford, has been shortlisted in multiple categories, […]

Community

Another exciting year ahead for the Probus Club of Port Stephens

MEMBERS of the Probus Club of Port Stephens have ushered in a new chapter, celebrating their Annual General Meeting with a Changeover Lunch at Nelson Bay Golf Club on Thursday 12 March. The event marked a transition in leadership, and also the close of what has been described as a highly successful year for the […]

Port Stephens

Grants open for port communities

LOCAL organisations doing important work across the Hunter and Northern Rivers regions are being encouraged to apply for up to $5,000 in the latest round of Port Authority of NSW’s Community Grants Program. Funding is available to support eligible projects that strengthen community connections, promote sustainability, or enhance the wellbeing of people living and working […]

Government

MidCoast Council proposes tighter controls on paper subdivisions

MIDCOAST Council is seeking community feedback on its plans to change the rules around paper subdivisions. These are lots of land in non-urban areas that were historically recognised on paper but have no formed roads, drainage, sewerage or other infrastructure. Council is seeking to amend the State Environment Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) […]

Local News

Port Stephens author Morgan Bell launches trio of haiku zines for Newcastle Writers Festival

WRITER, poet, teacher, editor, Marine Rescue volunteer; Port Stephens resident Morgan Bell is all of these and more, and she’s just celebrated the launch of a new trio of haiku zines. In an event held on Thursday 26 March at Tomaree Library as part of the Newcastle Writers Festival 2026, she was joined by friend […]

Local News

Registrations invited for Logistics Precinct tender

ENERGYCO is inviting companies to register their interest for a tender to design and build an open-air storage area at the Newcastle Logistics Precinct. The precinct, located next to the Port of Newcastle, will expand portside storage for equipment needed to build renewable energy projects across the state. It will store oversize, overmass renewable energy […]

Business

Inaugural Singapore service takes off from Newcastle Airport

FOR the first time, travellers across the Hunter region can depart their local airport bound for Singapore, with the inaugural Jetstar flight taking off from Newcastle Airport at 9:40am on Tuesday. Newcastle Airport Chair Samantha Martin-Williams said the new route to Singapore via Bali marks a significant step forward for Newcastle Airport and the economic […]

Community, Government

Council developing a plan for Raymond Terrace’s growth

PORT Stephens Council is calling on residents to help shape the future of Raymond Terrace as part of a new Place Plan. The Raymond Terrace–Heatherbrae Strategy has been guiding the direction of Raymond Terrace since 2015, with Council seeking to produce an updated plan in response to the area’s rapid growth. “Our Local Housing Strategy […]

School

Stinker’s History: Old school days

STUDENTS who attended Nelson Bay High School during the 1970s and 80s will recall the days of “End of year Activities”. This was during a period when school was fun and permission slips and paperwork were limited. With a total enrolment of around 350 students, the school was declared a full High School in 1975 […]

Community

$5 million upgrade to Stockton seawall

CITY of Newcastle will reinforce one of Stockton’s key coastal protection structures with 8,500 tonnes of rock to reduce the risk of the area being inundated during extreme weather events. Work will begin next month on a $5 million upgrade of the 600-metre long seawall adjacent to Mitchell Street, Stockton, which has become progressively more […]