INDIGENOUS business owners are urged to get their registrations in to attend the NSW Aboriginal Business Roundtable. With a focus on “Walking Together to Create Cultural Tourism Experiences”, the event will be held on Thursday, 9 October at Murrook Cultural Centre on Worimi Country in partnership with Destination NSW. The free event is specifically designed […]
PORT Stephens Suicide Prevention Network (PSSPN) will be holding its annual Remembrance Walk at Iluka Reserve, Boat Harbour, on Saturday 13 September. The charity aims to increase awareness of suicide and its impacts on the community. “The tragic consequences of suicide ripple very broadly and deeply throughout our community and are felt for many, many […]
The Robinson’s farm.
The Robinson’s farm. The Robinson’s farm. EVE Ross was born in 1934 in Raymond Terrace to Joe and Grace Robinson (nee Blanch). Joe was a farmer and butcher, supplying meat, on a horse and cart, to Nelson Bay, Bobs Farm, Salt Ash and Ash Island near Hexham. Eve’s mother Grace was a nurse. In an […]
Peter Gordon was an extensive contributor to Nelson Bay Croquet Club.
THE Nelson Bay community has been shocked by the sudden passing of Peter Gordon, Captain of the Nelson Bay Croquet Club and a much-loved member of the community. Peter was drawn to the game of croquet after attending some sessions when his wife Sherry was playing. It was an activity they could enjoy together. He […]
The program is designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia.
A NEW National Youth Parliament program has been launched, designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia. Students aged 16–17 are invited to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their federal electorate in an immersive five-day parliamentary experience in Canberra. One student from each of Australia’s 150 electorates will be […]
THE NSW Government has begun consultation on potential offences for landlords who knowingly lease premises to retailers selling illicit tobacco and illegal vapes. The consultation includes engagement with landlord representatives, retailers, health advocates, partner government agencies and other key stakeholders. The outcomes of the consultation will be reviewed by the Government’s cross-agency NSW Illicit Tobacco […]
Volunteers, local artists, MP Kate Washington and mural artist Jennifer Stelco. A small section of the colourful mural painted by Jennifer Stelco. THE old Rural Fire Brigade building in Lemon Tree Passage, where the Tilligerry Arts Group Gallery is homed, has had its modest frontage transformed into a vibrant work of art. Thanks to the […]
The Extended Stockton CMP covers a geographical area stretching from Little Beach to the Port Stephens Local Government Area boundary. Photo: City of Newcastle.
CITY of Newcastle will seek the final tick of approval from the NSW Government for a $63 million plan to buffer Stockton’s coastline from erosion. Councillors voted unanimously at last week’s Council meeting to endorse the Extended Stockton Coastal Management Program (CMP) and formally submit it to the NSW Environment Minister for certification. City of […]
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp discusses flood recovery with Premier Chris Minns and NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders in May. Photo: Michael Kemp FB.
THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]
Member for Maitland Jenny Aitchison welcomed the new recruits at Maitland Police Station.
PORT Stephens Hunter Police District welcomed seven new probationary constables last week, who will be stationed at Maitland and Port Stephens police stations. The new recruits were officially welcomed into the NSW Police Force at the Goulburn Police Academy last month. The class of 314 officers was the largest in 13 years, delivering a significant […]
