THE Federal Government is pushing forwards with its plan to develop an offshore wind industry in the Hunter region, with a feasibility licence officially offered to the Novocastrian Offshore Wind Farm project. The project, by Equinor and Oceanex Energy, was…
KARUAH’S Pearl Manton has been named the Port Stephens Local Woman of the Year 2025 for her outstanding contributions to local sport and community engagement. The Local Women of the Year Awards celebrate women who make a difference through leadership,…
THE Reflections Rod Run is set to bring dozens of custom cars to the Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest area later this month. From 14 to 16 March, more than 70 hot rods and vintage cars will call the area…
HAVING worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years, personal travel manager Karryn Bartlett says she still treats the organisation of all her clients’ holidays as if they were her own. Working with TravelManagers, Karryn serves the Hawks…
THINGS do not always go as planned. Let me tell you a story. As I had spent most of December and all of January on the Tweed River I was anxious to return home to Fingal Bay and get stuck…
CAREFLIGHT has announced Newcastle Airport as a permanent aircraft base for its operations, building on the patient transport service launched at the airport in 2018. A permanently based turbo-prop aircraft and jet will now enhance the aeromedical charity’s capability to…
OVER a hundred descendants of James and Charlotte Bugg are set to gather in Gloucester to celebrate their connection to Country. The Goori (Aboriginal) Bugg family gathering will be held at the Gloucester Showground between 28-30 March. Advertise with News…
THE Original Tea Gardens Ferry has been listed as a finalist in the Tourism category of the 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Awards. “When I found out last week, I was stunned, it did not even register right away that…
AUTOMOBILE enthusiasts from the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club have showcased their four-wheeled pride and joys ahead of next month’s Motorfest. The event on Saturday 8 March is gearing up to be bigger and better than ever with more…
A SPECIAL exhibition opening was held at Tea Gardens’ Galleries in the Gardens (GiG) on Saturday 15 February, showcasing the creative talents of local artist Bridget Taylor. Bridget, who splits her time between the Hunter Valley hinterland and the Myall…