June 18, 2026

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Less than 100 Days to Census: Regional Australia encouraged to be counted Data from the 2021 Census showed a significant shift in where people live, with more than 184,000 people moving to regional areas over the previous five years. Photo: supplied.
Local News

Less than 100 Days to Census: Regional Australia encouraged to be counted

THE 2026 Census is less than 100 days away, with Census night to be held on Tuesday 11 August 2026. The Census is an important tool for regional and rural communities, as it shows what local areas need to help them grow, including transport, schools, healthcare, roads and buildings. Emily Walter, Census National Spokesperson, said […]

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Talking tactics for the winter ahead with Local Land Services Hunter LLS says it’s time for land managers to focus on practical strategies for managing a tough winter.
Local News

Talking tactics for the winter ahead with Local Land Services

RECORD-BREAKING saleyard numbers at Scone, Tamworth, and Dubbo signals that cattle producers are selling down, with Hunter Local Land Services (LLS) urging landholders to keep making these proactive decisions as conditions tighten moving into winter. Three key indicators point to increasing pressure on producers. Scone’s largest yarding on record, with more than 4,000 head, reflects […]

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Bootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze Nationals MP Pat Conaghan wants a review of the alcohol excise. Photo: Pat Conaghan MP.
Local News

Bootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze

A SPATE of fire bombings could be just the beginning as concerns mount the tax system is driving a burgeoning alcohol black market putting lives and the budget bottom line at risk. Police have not confirmed whether illicit alcohol was behind 15 incidents at hospitality venues across inner Melbourne since 14 April, but the industry […]

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Community spirit fuels major donation to Raymond Terrace Public School A coalition of local individuals and groups collaborated on the project.
School

Community spirit fuels major donation to Raymond Terrace Public School

RAYMOND Terrace Public School has received a significant boost to its student support resources, following a donation of 48 fully equipped backpacks from The Backpack Venture charity. “These backpacks complete with everything from a lunch box, drink bottle and all of the other essential stationery, including a handball, will truly assist the schools to help […]

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Hunter Water to operate Tomago Sandbeds as dam storages decline Hunter Water aerating water pumped from the Tomago Sandbeds before treatment and supply to the network.
Local News

Hunter Water to operate Tomago Sandbeds as dam storages decline

HUNTER Water has begun supplying drinking water from the Tomago Sandbeds to supplement surface water storages as dam levels continue to decline across the Lower Hunter. Overall water storages have reduced by more than 20 percent since the start of November due to below-average rainfall, with storages currently around 63.7 percent capacity. The Bureau of […]

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Peter Murray celebrated for Vibrant Spaces initiative in Boat Harbour
Community

Peter Murray celebrated for Vibrant Spaces initiative in Boat Harbour

THE Port Stephens community is remembering the life and legacy of dedicated volunteer Peter Murray, whose passion for people and place has left a lasting imprint on Boat Harbour’s coastline. A long-time leader with the Boat Harbour Parks and Reserves volunteer group, Mr Murray played a pivotal role in transforming the Noamunga headland into one […]

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Council endorses funding requests for community priorities The Anna Bay and Tilligerry Creek Floodplains Risk Management Study and Plan is still under review. Photo: Port Stephens Council.
Government

Council endorses funding requests for community priorities

PORT Stephens councillors have unanimously endorsed a set of community advocacy priorities to put to state MPs ahead of the NSW Budget. The priorities outline key funding needs and were discussed at their latest meeting. They include support for road repairs, drainage infrastructure, housing, employment and economic growth, liveable communities, tourism, and sport and recreation. […]

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Appeal for information following suspicious fires
Local News

Appeal for information following suspicious fires

DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a series of recent grass fires in the Hunter Valley. Between Monday 2 March 2026 and Friday 24 April 2026, a total of 24 grass fires were reported in areas surrounding Singleton. The fires have occurred along Golden Highway at Warkworth, and Mitchell Line of Road, Jerrys Plains Road, […]

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Charges laid following fatal crash
Police

Charges laid following fatal crash

A MAN has been charged following a fatal single-vehicle crash late last year. About 10.30pm on Sunday 14 December 2025, police were patrolling The Bucketts Way at Limeburners Creek – about 12km east of Clarence Town – when they located a 36-year-old man on the side of the road. Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police […]

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Tomaree High to showcases supports and services at expanded expo Staff from Verto at a previous expo. Photo: Tomaree High School.
Local News

Tomaree High to showcases supports and services at expanded expo

THE 2026 Port Stephens Support Services and Community Connections expo comes to Tomaree High School on Wednesday 13 May. Hosted annually by Tomaree High, the event was previously called the Port Stephens Disability Expo. “We have expanded the event to include all support services and partnered with Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre to make it a bigger […]

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