THE Term 3 Week 6 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 6 winners: Irrawang PS: Drewe has been nominated for his generosity, kindness and empathy. Without hesitation, he gave another student the extra money he needed to buy a school hat when he didn’t have enough. Raymond Terrace PS: […]
HUNTER residents are encouraged to have their say on the Hunter Transmission Project’s environmental impact statement (EIS), which is now on public display and open for submissions. EnergyCo lodged the EIS with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure last week, which will be on public exhibition until 5pm on Wednesday 24 September. According to […]
Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School.
Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School. Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School. Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School. Some of the upgrades at Hunter River High School. MAJOR upgrades were unveiled last week at Hunter River High School in Heatherbrae. Eight demountables have been removed and […]
A 32-YEAR-OLD man has faced court following an investigation into alleged online grooming offences. On Monday 25 August 2025, a woman attended Liverpool Police Station to report that her 10-year-old daughter had allegedly been groomed online via a chat function on a gaming console. Following inquiries by Liverpool Police, the matter was referred to detectives […]
Elizabeth Crouch AM.
ELIZABETH Crouch AM has been announced as Chair of the Hunter Water Board of Directors for a three-year term. In a statement to media, Hunter Water said that Ms Crouch brings extensive experience across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, with a distinguished career in governance, infrastructure and public policy. She currently chairs the boards […]
Locals are being urged to be aware of scammers. Photo: supplied.
HUNTER region residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams. NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with criminals attempting to […]
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SPARE a thought for the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). They may float 400 kilometres above Earth at 28,000 km/h, eating their dinner out of pouches while gazing down at the swirling blue planet below – but they have one very down-to-earth problem: laundry. Or rather, the complete lack of it. That’s right. […]
Karuah Public School Principal Toni Lyle (holding sign) with Elders involved in the judging of the award. Photo: KPS.
Karuah Public School Principal Toni Lyle (holding sign) with Elders involved in the judging of the award. Photo: KPS. KPS students engaging in Indigenous-focused class activities. Photo: KPS. Narragunnawali Awards Judging Panel members Professor Grace Sarra, Sharon Davis and Professor Joe Sambono. Photo: Tom Hoy, Wirrim Media. KARUAH Public School (KPS) has been named a […]
THE Premier and Minister for Regional NSW will convene an advisory group to address the challenges faced by people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of the state. Announced at the 2025 Bush Summit, the NSW Premier’s “Rural, Remote & Regional Advisory Council” (PRRRAC) will meet twice annually with Premier Chris Minns […]
The garden was completed two years ago and is frequented by visitors and patients.
THE Rotary Club of Nelson Bay is planning an extension to Tomaree Community Hospital Rotary Garden. It was completed two years ago and has been called an “outstanding success”. “The garden was built on a barren area adjacent to the patient wards and is in constant use by patients and visitors to the hospital,” a […]
