TOMAGO based Ampcontrol is one of Port Stephens’ biggest businesses and it is set to get even bigger. Ampcontrol, Australia’s largest privately-owned electrical engineering company, has announced the acquisition of Hunter-based Androck Engineering and Mining Pty Limited (Androck). Advertise with…
THE Terms of Reference for the formation of a Heritage Advisory Group were endorsed at Port Stephens Council’s May 9 meeting. The Group will offer Council a regular forum for discussion, consultation, collaboration and advice provided by interested members of…
RELIEF was palpable at the Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service AGM on Thursday, 18 May, as it was officially announced that the Fire Station’s septic tank had finally been replaced. There was movement at the station, for the word had…
YEARS of planning, lobbying and discussion have finally come to fruition, with the beginning of construction on a much-needed footpath along Mirreen Street, Hawks Nest, connecting Peter Sinclair Gardens to Tuloa Avenue. Especially for the elderly residents of the Gardens,…
ENERGISING electric vehicles (EVs) may become commonplace, as MidCoast Council has announced a proposal to install two EV charging stations in Hawks Nest. Council was approached by Essential Energy about partnering in the pilot program, which will see basic public…
ONE special volunteer this National Volunteers Week was Patricia ‘Pat’ Burnett, who has been volunteering at Estia Tea Gardens for almost twelve years. Pat was honoured by the Lions Club’s ‘Citizen of the Year’ back in January, and spoke with…
COURAGE and community-mindedness saw Tea Gardens’ local Senior Constable and Lockup Keeper Trent Moffat presented with the Commissioner’s Commendation for Courage at Soldiers Point on Friday, 12 May. Awarded for “outstanding courage and dedication to duty during the 2015 Stroud…
HOUSING in NSW has met a crisis, as we attempt and return to some semblance of ‘normality’ post-COVID. Recent Red Cross donation drives focused on warm gear to assist the increasing homeless and car-living population on the streets of Newcastle.…
AESTHETICALLY pleasing avenues and entryways are set for Karuah, as the town’s Beautification Team has recently been awarded a grant under Port Stephens Council’s Vibrant Spaces program. Lisa Floyd, owner of the Riverside Motel, will lead the project to landscape…
CONGRATULATIONS to Nelson Bay Bowling Club Grade 1 Open Gender Pennant side who sailed through the 2023 season undefeated. A fantastic result winning all 10 of their District games which afforded them a direct entry into the State Playoffs. The…