MULTI-PURPOSE vessels from the Lemon Tree Passage Marine Rescue unit were among those deployed to northern NSW last week in preparation for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. “Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage has personnel in Lismore manning Multi-Purpose Vessel MR25, and our…
HOUSEHOLDS could fork out an extra $450 a year for power by 2030 if policymakers pursue nuclear and a slower renewable rollout, modelling suggests. An analysis commissioned by the Clean Energy Council found the additional pricey gas needed under a…
A LONG-AWAITED dredger has arrived on the Myall River, just days after reports of a ferry hitting sand on its journey to Tea Gardens from Nelson Bay. It is anticipated the vessel will remove over 100,000m3 of sand from the…
A GROUP of anti-offshore wind farm activists from across the country headed to Canberra last week, ostensibly to give evidence to a hearing of a senate inquiry into the offshore wind industry consultation process. The inquiry is being held by…
FOUR Port Stephens community organisations have joined in calling for alternative access into Shoal Bay. Fingal Bay Community Association, Tomaree Headland Heritage Group, Business Port Stephens, and the Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association, recently convened to agree on a course…
AN extraordinary meeting of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has ended with the resignation of CEO Dr Clare Allen. Dr Allen, who has led the organisation for four and a half years, will vacate the position of Chief Executive Officer on 21…
A MAN was rescued after attempting to drive through flood waters at Missabotti on Saturday. Emergency services were called to Missabotti Road, Missabotti – about 30km northwest of Nambucca Heads – at around 8pm, following reports a man had been…
AUSTRALIANS’ human rights were overlooked in governmental COVID-19 responses, a new report reveals, with experts saying the country isn’t prepared for its next health emergency. Domestic violence victims, renters, casual workers and at-risk groups bore the brunt of the COVID-19…