THURSDAY, 22 September 2022 has been declared a public holiday in NSW by the Minister for Employee Relations Damien Tudehope under section 5 of the Public Holidays Act 2010. The Order will be published on the NSW Legislation website as…
KATHERINE Kelly, from the Kalang River Forest Alliance, says that Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) appears to be hell-bent on destroying the headwaters of the three rivers in Oakes State Forest. Ms Kelly said the soils of the headwaters are highly…
LAST weekend a number of Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters took part in the 2022 Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb along with 600 other firefighters and other Emergency Service Personnel; stepping up to fight depression, PTSI and suicide by climbing the…
THE Public Holidays Act 2010 (NSW) allows NSW Local Councils to submit an application to the NSW Government for ‘local public holidays’ and/or ‘local event days’ for events of special significance that are recognised by the community. Traditionally, the…
FORWARD planning for the future of the Coffs Harbour LGA’s coastal works program just received a boost with a State Government grant and local Council funding. The NSW Government’s Coastal and Estuary Grant of $46,000, matched 2:1 with $23,000 from…
A RECORD breaking $750,000 was raised for the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) through a myriad of money-making shenanigans and heartfelt donations which made this year’s Lottery Outback Air Race competitors satisfied and proud of their combined efforts. The 34…
PORT Stephens Council has been successful in attaining grant funding to the tune of $200,000 from the NSW Government to commence the two final stages of the Port Stephens Coastal Management Program (CMP). Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman said…
IF the earth moved for you on Saturday it is highly likely that you were feeling the shock of ordnance being exploded in the Stockton Sand Dunes. Some locals, including Sandy Roche, were fortunate enough to be camera ready when…
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THE failed development at the gateway to the Stockton sand dunes on Gan Gan Road remains an eyesore, with community members demanding action to remedy the situation. The charge is being led by Central Ward Councillor Jason Wells, who has…