AFTER nine people tragically lost their lives on NSW roads last week, NSW Police Force are reminding motorists travelling across the state this weekend to slow down, be patient and drive to the conditions. Motorists experienced delays and increased…
THE MidCoast community is being encouraged to consider a range of proposed changes to the way the region’s waterways, rural and environmental lands are managed, with feedback invited on the draft Rural Strategy until 28 January 2022. The draft…
MEMBERS from Port Stephens SES have teamed up with NSW Ambulance (Rutherford and Singleton) to build the Hunter Valley Rescue Team. The Team will be competing in the first of two events, as part of the 2021 World Rescue…
MEDOWIE solicitor and local community advocate Brooke Vitnell has been selected as the Liberal candidate for Paterson for the Federal election. Ms Vitnell has pledged to put the people of Paterson first by tirelessly working to deliver a stronger…
TWO men have been charged over their alleged involvement in a fatal shooting in Port Stephens in August this year. About 1.45pm on Sunday 29 August 2021, emergency services were called to Hideaway Drive, Salt Ash, following reports a…
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) has turned the lives of residents in the Red Zone near Williamtown Airport into one of uncertainty, financial loss and fear. Prior to the 2019 state election, the NSW Liberal Government labelled the Williamtown…
OFFICERS from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District, including Traffic and Highway Patrol, conducted Operation Rural Roads between 7am and 5pm on Wednesday 3 November 2021. Operation Rural Roads was focused on reducing road trauma, with officers maintaining a high visibility…
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DURING the Prime Minister’s visit to Tomago this week the new Liberal candidate for Paterson was launched. The announcement of Brooke Vitnell’s candidacy was no surprise with the PM having been quizzed as to whether he would choose her…
THERE will soon be a new place to play in Raymond Terrace, with works now underway on a new playground and accessible public amenities at Bettles Park. Port Stephens Council is undertaking the works thanks to funding from the…