The agricultural sector is facing a mental health crisis.
A COALITION of rural organisations has called for immediate action to address the mental health crisis in agriculture. More than 30 rural and healthcare organisations launched a joint statement to address the crisis this week. Ahead of a federal budget and election, the group is calling on the Government to make an immediate investment of […]
The RAP will combine the Council’s current road funding as well as $7.1 million from the Special Rate Variation and $10 million of State and Federal grant funding.
PORT Stephens Council is committing more than $20 million to improve local roads as part of its new Roads Acceleration Program (RAP). Mayor Leah Anderson said the program was developed in response to community concerns about road conditions. “We know how important safe and reliable roads are to our community,” Mayor Anderson said. “Through ongoing […]
The Clarence Town Community Builders Task Team: Terry Anns, Robyn McKenzie, Heather Kilparick, Sue Shillington, Cathy Schneider, Trudy and Tobi Balstad, Sacha Anderson, Karen Drinan, Sandra Hastedt, Rose and Dusty Roberts. Absent: Chris O’Neill, Alan Green, Bec Towers, Christine Penderson and Michael Anderson.
THE Community Builders Program has been making waves across Dungog Shire and Stroud over the past 12 months, inspiring residents to think critically about what it means to build a strong and thriving community. The program is now entering its next phase, and locals are invited to take part in shaping their towns through a […]
Principal Paul Baxter, Scarlett and Rob Brown from Legacy.
TOMAREE High School proudly announced Scarlett Lack as the Dux of 2024 at a special recognition assembly last week. Scarlett earned an ATAR of 95.35, achieving a Band 6 in Engineering and Maths Extension 1, a High Band 5 in English and PDHPE, and a Band E3 in Maths Extension 2. She has recently started […]
An artist’s impression of the proposed development. Photo: Fortezza Group.
A PROPOSAL for a 56-dwelling apartment block on Donald and Church streets, Nelson Bay has been declared a State Significant Development (SSD). The development at 5-7 Church St and 42 Donald St is being overseen by the Fortezza Group, with assistance from Ryan Planning and Development. The proposal involves the construction of a mixed-use development […]
Anna Bay residents gathered at Gateway Presbyterian Church to air concerns over the proposed housing development. Photo: Tanya Martin.
RESIDENTS of Anna Bay have galvanised in opposition to the proposed rezoning of around 125 hectares to make way for 580 new residences. At a meeting on Wednesday 19 February, convened by the South Tomaree Community Association, Tanya Martin addressed around 130 residents to outline significant concerns. “We don’t differ from the area’s many stakeholders […]
Tim Davies (Today Show), Jo Thomas, (CEO Destination Port Stephens), Rebecca Hurley (Director Brand Marketing Expedia Group), and Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson. Photo: Jo Thomas.
THE people who call Port Stephens home have long held the notion that they live in paradise. That belief has been ratified by Wotif, which has named the East Coast destination Town of the Year for 2025. For eight years, the online travel booking platform has been curating a Top 10 list of top Aussie […]
All the action from the annual school leaders morning tea.
HUNDREDS of student leaders from across Port Stephens filled the Tomaree High School Hall on Monday, 17 February for Kate Washington MP’s annual school leaders morning tea. The Member for Port Stephens has held the school leaders morning tea annually since 2019. Ms Washington designed the event to recognise the students selected to lead their […]
Peter Simmons and Belinda Dorey with some of their artworks, currently showing in The Alcove at The Artisan Collective.
LOCATED opposite the bustling boat terminals at D’Albora Marina in Nelson Bay is a quiet sanctuary of art, sculpture, expression and visual collaboration called the Artisan Collection. Each month, a dedicated space within the gallery, aptly named “The Alcove”, hosts a different exhibition. February’s showcase artists were Belinda Dorey and Peter Simmons. Peter is a […]
Members of the Tomaree Trotters running group covered over 55kms to clean up the Fingal Bay area.
CLEAN Up Australia Day (CUAD) was the brainchild of Ian Kiernan AO, an “average Australian” who had a simple idea, 35 years ago, to make a difference in his own backyard. The event has now become the nation’s largest community-based environmental action, held annually on the first Sunday in March. In the Port Stephens area, […]
