A COUPLE of weeks back I mentioned that I had spent time on the Tweed River where I had been ambushed by thumping great mangrove jack. Fish to 5kg which I couldn’t land. Always ready for a challenge, master fisher…
NOTING the hardship that many families and individuals in her electorate are experiencing in the current economic climate, the Member for Paterson, Meryl Swanson, has sought to help them find ways of easing the pressure on their finances by providing…
COAL handling facility Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) has been fined $15,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) over an alleged pollution incident during ship loading activities in Newcastle Harbour. The EPA’s investigation found that PWCS breached a condition…
BLUEWATER Stainless has been servicing the residential and commercial building and manufacturing sectors for over ten years. Whilst specialising in balustrading, pool fencing and shower screens, the company has the capability to fabricate stainless steel, aluminium, steel, brass and copper…
THE North Coast Local Land Services District Veterinarian team have provided advice to livestock producers to monitor their stock for unusual signs or disease. “We encourage livestock producers to keep an eye out for signs such as a higher than…
NELSON Bay’s Artisan Collective is hosting a vibrant and exciting collection by local artist Trevor Weekes. For the entire month of March, Trevor’s artwork and books will be on display at the Nelson Bay Marina gallery. Advertise with News of…
EMERGENCY services responded to a house fire in Soldiers Point on Monday 4 March. Matthew Sigmund of NSW Fire and Rescue confirmed that the incident, which resulted in access to the Bagnall Avenue being blocked by police services for several…
BAE Systems Australia will offer academic scholarships to women from regional Australia who aspire to study engineering ahead of a career in defence industry. Inspired by the achievements of two trailblazing women and aligned to this year’s UN International Women’s…
IF you need any convincing that the waters off Port Stephens cannot be beaten when it comes to snapper fishing, then look no further. I’m forever rattling on about the sensational snapper opportunities off Fingal and Broughton. Rarely do I…
POWERHOUSE historian Janis Winn’s fifth and latest book was officially launched before 140 people at the Tea Gardens Baptist Church on Saturday, 9 March. In ‘The Chronicles of Carrington, Tahlee and the Legacy of the Australian Agricultural Company 200 Years’,…