PORT Stephens Council has unanimously approved a new flood mound on 30 Nobles Road, Nelsons Plains, close to Raymond Terrace. The 5500m2 mound will serve as a refuge for livestock during floods. A development application was approved after a series of technical issues were considered. These included the mound’s impact on flooding and drainage of […]
Jack Jensen, left, spent many hours with the Greek community on Broughton Island. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke.
A young Max Catsicas on North Beach. Note the roofs of the shacks in the background. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke. Jack Jensen, left, spent many hours with the Greek community on Broughton Island. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke. OF all the history books I have written, the first ‘Broughton Islanders’, written in 2009, holds […]
Harbourside staff member Bibash, with Harbourside Retirement Living Resident, Meryl. Photo: Supplied. CEO, Paul Fitzpatrick with members of Harbourside’s Nepalese staff. Photo: Supplied. Harbourside’s chef Jaya cooked up a traditional lunch. Photo: Supplied. FOR staff at Harbourside, the devastating flooding in Nepal was never simply a tragedy happening thousands of kilometres away. With around 30 […]
The team getting ready for the crowds at King Park last weekend. Photo: Department of Customer Service. With 40,000 people expected at King Park, the Mobile Service Centre was kept busy. Photo: Department of Customer Service. A TRIP to last weekend’s Koori Knockout offered First Nations families more than football, with help to navigate household […]
The crested tern is one of the birds you might spot during the Aussie Bird Count. Photo: Mick Roderick.
The crested tern is one of the birds you might spot during the Aussie Bird Count. Photo: Mick Roderick. A spotted pardalote. Photo: Mick Roderick. The colourful rainbow lorikeet is a familiar sight in many local gardens. Photo: Mick Roderick. PORT Stephens residents recorded 188 bird species during last year’s Aussie Bird Count, and locals […]
An undersea diorama is the perfect spot to snap a selfie to commemorate your visit to the exhibition.
An undersea diorama is the perfect spot to snap a selfie to commemorate your visit to the exhibition. A section of the Shipwrecked exhibition, on display until 23 October. Photos: Supplied. SHIPWRECKED, Tomaree Museum Association’s third and largest public exhibition of the year, is off to a booming start with 1,032 visitors in the first […]
Members of the Myall River Action Group with representatives from Council and the Department of Transport. Photo: Supplied.
Members of the Myall River Action Group with representatives from Council and the Department of Transport. Photo: Supplied. Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington, with members of the Myall River Action Group. Photo: Supplied. SAND build-up in the Myall River has resulted in hospitalisations after boats struck hidden shoals, according to Myall River Action Group. […]
Aerial photograph of the proposed residential development site at 20 Nulla Nulla Lane. Photo: Metromap.
Aerial photograph of the proposed residential development site at 20 Nulla Nulla Lane. Photo: Metromap. Preliminary masterplan. Photo: sala4D. AGAINST staff recommendations, Port Stephens Council (PSC) has approved a residential planning proposal at 20 Nulla Nulla Lane, Hinton, to be sent for Gateway consideration. “As a planner, I would say that in most instances I […]
The Mark Hughes Foundation is a past recipient of a Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation grant. Photo: MHF.
CHARITIES and not-for-profit organisations in regional NSW with inspiring ideas are encouraged to apply for financial assistance through a grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF). This year the NPCF’s annual grassroots grants program has more than $540,000 available to support the health and social wellbeing of communities in regional NSW. The program offers […]
Amber Wraith’s family described Mikaylah’s involvement as “a treasure”. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Amber Wraith’s family described Mikaylah’s involvement as “a treasure”. Photo: Nico Lombardo. More than $5000 was raised on the opening day. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Tamara and Richard Wraith are fighting for better mental health care. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Artists from across Australia donated artwork to the exhibition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. WHEN Tamara and Richard Wraith […]
