NORTH Coast Nationals MPs are demanding answers on a State Government plan for public preschools they say ignores the needs of local families. The locations for 100 new public preschools to be delivered across the state were released this week…
CONCERNS have been expressed by local residents that a Development Application (DA) for residential apartment buildings at 69-73 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour is unsuitable for the location, with issues cited in terms of density and build height. With plans…
A CHILDCARE crisis is gripping the Mid North Coast, with just 65 percent of early childhood education and care demand being met. According to research from Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC), parents across the region are struggling to…
SEVERAL hundred community members gathered in Newcastle on Saturday to rally for the responsible development of an offshore wind industry in the Hunter. Held at the historic railway sheds on Newcastle’s foreshore, the rally, organised by Hunter Workers, was attended…
PRIME MINISTER Anthony Albanese traded Canberra for Heatherbrae on Tuesday 16 January, in town to check on the progress of fixing the “missing link” along the M1 Pacific Motorway. The $2.1 billion M1 extension, which includes upgrades to the surrounding…
AFTER years of speculation, a high-speed rail network between Sydney and Newcastle may be one step closer to reality, potentially providing Port Stephens residents with much-improved public transport access to the state’s capital. Last week, Mr Tim Parker was named…
DURING a whirlwind visit to Heatherbrae last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sought to reassure the community that “appropriate community consultation” was continuing to take place on the Hunter offshore wind project. “We’ll continue to consult constructively,” Mr Albanese said.…
CONSTRUCTION is progressing on Newcastle Airport’s new international terminal, a project expected to boost the region’s economy and unlock tourism opportunities. The Australian Government has committed $55 million for the new terminal, including border facilities. Advertise with News of The…
CONSTRUCTION is progressing on Newcastle Airport’s new international terminal, a project expected to boost the region’s economy and unlock tourism opportunities. The Australian Government has committed $55 million for the new terminal, including border facilities. Advertise with News of The…
A $200 MILLION dollar package has been announced by the State and Federal Governments to provide energy saving upgrades in social housing properties and access to solar for low-income renters and apartment residents. It is estimated that 30,000 homes will…