PORT Stephens Council met on Tuesday 11 June, largely discussing the outcomes of several documents for the purpose of planning future projects in the region. Most of the matters discussed openly involved review and affirmation of changes to various planning…
THE Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Program is continuing to build a stronger sense of community for our local youth. Megan and Katrina, PBL Coordinators for Grahamstown Public School told News Of The Area, “Grahamstown Public School…
MARINE Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner Darren Schott has praised boaters across the state for heeding advice about monitoring weather and sea conditions last month resulting in the Service’s quietest May since 2020. In Port Stephens ten search and rescue missions…
TOMAREE High School Year 11 student Maria Ilyash has been selected for the High Performing Students Program, a joint initiative of the University of Newcastle and NSW Department of Education. Now running for over ten years, the program is delivered…
HUNTER Water has announced the eighteen recipients of its 2024 ‘Love Water’ Grants program, awarding over $125,000 for the program’s fifth year. The announcement follows a significant number of applications in various areas, from schools and pre-schools to community groups…
THE Hunter region played host to the NSW 2030 Renewable Workforce Roundtable, with discussions centering around the challenges faced in building the workforce needed for the state’s energy transition. Stakeholders from dozens of organisations joined the Minister for Climate Change…
RAYMOND Terrace residents again suffered vandalism incidents over the last long weekend, with motorbikes appearing to be the cause of damage to the Boomerang Park off-leash dog area. Following previous incidents, barriers were installed to prevent vehicles from entering the…
AS the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit across Port Stephens, the Raymond Terrace Lions Club are doing their bit to make life a little easier for impacted families. The local Lions Club recently completed a drop off of donations to…
ANYONE considering nominating for the 2024 Local Government election in Port Stephens is encouraged to learn more about the responsibilities of representing the community at an upcoming information session. Port Stephens Council is hosting a Candidate Information Session from 5:30pm…
