The fires in relation to towns in the area. Photos: NSW RFS Fires Near Me.
The fires in relation to towns in the area. Photos: NSW RFS Fires Near Me. The fire as it approaches Tenterfield Road in the North Arm Cover paper subdivision. Photo: NAC RFS. Dozers have cleared containment and access roads for firefighting vehicles. Photo: NAC RFS. One of NAC Brigade’s Cat 9s takes off into dense […]
Experts want a national seabird beach monitoring program to help explain why mass deaths happen. Photo: Silke Stuckenbrock/AAP.
BILL Fulton recalls counting 1162 dead birds during a four-and-a-half kilometre morning beach walk. That’s a rough average of one every four metres. But when he tells people about the work and its confronting reality, they’re curiously inclined to dismiss it as kind of normal. “We want people to know that this is different,” Mr […]
AN emergency meeting will be held on Monday, 1 December to decide the future of the Tomaree Residents and Ratepayers Association (TRRA). At the Annual General Meeting of the TRRA on 20 October, there were insufficient nominations to form a committee for the 2025–26 year. “Without a functioning committee, TRRA cannot continue to operate,” the […]
Santa with locals and visiting superheroes at a previous Terrace Central Community Christmas Day event.
RAYMOND Terrace is gearing up for two massive festive weekends, all in support of a worthy local cause. First up is the Terrace Central Community Christmas Day event on Saturday, 22 November, followed by the RDA Superhero Dinner Dance on Saturday, 29 November. Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace Events Manager Adam Nicholas said Saturday’s Christmas […]
A PARLIAMENTARY committee has launched an inquiry into the delivery of government-funded services in regional NSW. The Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development will investigate the “oversight, management and accountability of service provision” in the state’s regions. The Committee will look into issues such as: ● current performance measurements, accountability mechanisms, monitoring metrics, and […]
THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is encouraging everyone to be alert to signs of avian influenza in commercial and domestic poultry, and wildlife. Australia remains free from the H5N1 strain that is causing concern globally, however there is a risk the disease may be introduced by wild birds that migrate […]
Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group members at a community fundraiser.
THE TOMAREE Breast Cancer Support Group is a grassroots, self-funded organisation providing support to residents on the Tomaree Peninsula impacted by breast cancer. The group provides, free of charge: – Transport to cancer related medical appointments in Newcastle/Maitland area – House cleaning, lawn mowing, child minding (at the discretion of the committee) – Wigs, scarves […]
Politicians, Jetstar and Airport representatives announce the new route.
IN A boost for the region’s global connectivity, Jetstar has introduced a new flight service from Newcastle to Singapore, via Bali. From 29 March 2026, Jetstar will operate direct services between Newcastle and Bali on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, with all four weekly Jetstar flights to continue on to Singapore, via a 90-minute stop […]
Across the four days, 752 people were arrested and charged, with 275 arrest warrants executed. Photo: NSW Police.
Headed up by NSW Police, Operation Amarok XII ran from Wednesday 12 November to Saturday 15 November 2025. The Domestic and Family Violence Command-led operation also involved officers from each regions’ Domestic Violence High Risk Offenders Team (DVHROT), along with specialist officers from Raptor Squad, Youth Command, State Crime Command’s Child Protection Register, Traffic and […]
THE TOP Blokes Foundation has wrapped up its ”Lift the Load” challenge with over $500,000 raised by the end of October to support men’s mental health programs. The foundation challenged people to carry 10kg for 50km throughout the month, representing the heavy burden men carry during mental health struggles. “Putting on a vest isn’t just […]
