RESEARCHERS are attempting to develop a device capable of degrading a carcinogenic form of the so-called “forever chemicals” PFAS in water in as little as six minutes using low-wavelength ultraviolet light. PFAS – used in firefighting foam, products such as non-stick pans, and by many industries – repel oil, grease and water, but persist in […]
THE NSW Government tabled the 2024 State of the Environment Report last week. Compiled by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), the report is published every three years. According to EPA CEO Tony Chappel, the 2024 report indicates that climate change is already a major factor impacting many environmental trends. “In 2021-22, greenhouse gas emissions […]
LOCAL Government NSW (LGNSW) is partnering with the state government to support councils in addressing the root causes of domestic, family, and sexual violence. The initiative is part of the NSW Government’s Pathways to Prevention Strategy, which aims to address the drivers of violence. Under the three-year primary prevention partnership, the state government will provide […]
Police have charged three men and seized a commercial fishing boat. Photos: NSW Police. ORGANISED Crime Squad detectives have charged three men for their alleged role in a conspiracy to supply 1.5 tonnes of cocaine in NSW. Strike Force Blaine was established by State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad – with the NSW Crime Commission […]
Raymond Terrace has also been included in the NSW Government’s latest housing reforms, allowing for increased building heights around town centres.
PORT Stephens Council says Raymond Terrace is experiencing a “wave of development growth”, with a sharp rise in applications and renewed interest from investors. In the past financial year, Port Stephens Council has approved 77 new residential homes in Raymond Terrace. A further 27 units are currently under assessment. Mayor Leah Anderson said the current […]
Port Stephens Celtic Association and Rotary Club members present the cheque for the Starlight Room. REPRESENTATIVES from the Port Stephens Celtic Association and the Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace presented a cheque for $2,000 to the Starlight Room at John Hunter Children’s Hospital on Thursday, 19 June. The funds were raised during the 2024 Clans […]
Facilitators Chris Rapaport and Ben Grover opening the community catch-up event at Little Beach.
Facilitators Chris Rapaport and Ben Grover opening the community catch-up event at Little Beach. Conch player Donna May calling in a sense of unity and connection. Anna Bay attendee Dylan Brown in the ice bath. THE air was crisp but the rising sun took the edge off the fresh Port Stephens dawn as Talk2MeBro held […]
Undrained water at an exercise park in Nelson Bay.
DRAINAGE across Medowie will be evaluated following unanimous support for a motion put forward at last week’s council meeting. Port Stephens councillors Chris Doohan and Ben Niland, and Port Stephens Deputy Mayor Jason Wells, said that poor drainage was particularly impacting residents in Medowie, Salt Ash, and in the Hinterland. “We need to get community […]
THERE were few surprises for the Hunter and little relief for businesses battling challenging economic conditions from a conservative NSW Budget handed down last week, according to the region’s peak business body. Business Hunter CEO Bob Hawes described Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s third budget as “anti-climactic for the Hunter”, with the big-ticket new investments having been […]
A TEENAGER has been charged following a pursuit and crash near Raymond Terrace last Wednesday morning. Police were called to a unit on Molly Morgan Drive, East Maitland at about 4am, following reports of a break and enter. At the scene, police were told a black Honda Jazz had been stolen from the property a […]
