MINISTER for Defence Peter Dutton announced on February 21 that the Australian Government has committed $1.5 billion to upgrade and extend in-service support for the Royal Australian Air Force’s Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter Training System, based in the Hunter…
PORT Stephens high school students are being encouraged to explore exciting career opportunities through the expansion of the successful Educational Pathways Program to nineteen schools across the Hunter region. Included in the program are Hunter River High, Irrawang High and…
PLANNING is underway to upgrade ANZAC Park at Raymond Terrace as part of Port Stephens Council plan to improve the experience for all attendees of services. Council’s Facilities and Services Group Manager Greg Kable said that Port Stephens Council…
21 TALENTED and inspiring students have been awarded a share of $40,000 as part of the 2022 Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships, thanks to the financial support of local businesses. Each year Council partners with businesses to support the…
THE sale of 109 FORESHORE Drive, Salamander Bay has been permitted. Put forth in a Mayoral Minute by Mayor Ryan Palmer and seconded by Councillor Chris Doohan, the sale of 109 Foreshore Drive was permitted following a heated debate…
THE Australian Government on Monday released the final report of the review into the second phase of the $1.1 billion National Landcare Program (NLP). Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley…
THE Federal Coalition Government will invest more than $86 million over five years to support the establishment of new forest plantations to lock-in future wood supply. The Government will look to partner with the NSW Government to deliver this…
PEOPLE living with a disability as well as their friends, families, carers and service providers are invited to an online focus group in early March to help develop Council’s Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan. The goal of the focus…
FREE business workshops in the MidCoast region will equip local businesses to make the most of the shop local movement, as part of Small Business Month in March. The workshops are for businesses that are already part of the…
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