June 23, 2026
Councils and state gov to address root causes of DV
Port Stephens

Councils and state gov to address root causes of DV

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 […]

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Three charged over alleged cocaine supply conspiracy
Local News

Three charged over alleged cocaine supply conspiracy

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 […]

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Development surge coming to Raymond Terrace Raymond Terrace has also been included in the NSW Government’s latest housing reforms, allowing for increased building heights around town centres.
Government

Development surge coming to Raymond Terrace

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 […]

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Celtic festival supports children’s hospital
Community

Celtic festival supports children’s hospital

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 […]

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Talk2MeBro community catch-ups support ‘smoother sailing strategies’ Facilitators Chris Rapaport and Ben Grover opening the community catch-up event at Little Beach.
Health

Talk2MeBro community catch-ups support ‘smoother sailing strategies’

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 […]

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Council backs drainage review across Port Stephens Undrained water at an exercise park in Nelson Bay.
Community, Government

Council backs drainage review across Port Stephens

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 […]

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Business Hunter: Few surprises for Hunter in ‘conservative’ Budget
Port Stephens

Business Hunter: Few surprises for Hunter in ‘conservative’ Budget

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 […]

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Teen charged after pursuit crashes at Woodberry
Police

Teen charged after pursuit crashes at Woodberry

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 […]

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New paramedic interns for the Hunter
Local News

New paramedic interns for the Hunter

TEN new paramedic interns set to begin the on-road component of their 12-month internships in the Hunter region, taking their next steps towards becoming fully qualified paramedics. Four of the interns will be based in Hunter Zone 1, with the remaining six heading to Hunter Zone 2. Zone 1 is a smaller geographical area which […]

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Scammers on prowl as Tax Time begins
Regional

Scammers on prowl as Tax Time begins

A recently received scam email. A Commonwealth Bank infographic illustrates that Aussies are scam-aware, but a third of us still miss the clues. Image: CBA. THE clock is now ticking to get annual tax returns in before the 31 October deadline. Sadly, this window provides a veritable hunting ground for scammers, prompting warnings from the […]

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