WITH the Port Stephens oyster industry struggling to survive it must not be forgotten the contribution of the Worimi people to the industry from its very beginnings. Many stories have been told – this is but one. It was a…
MY rough calculations over the years suggest that the correct use of berley will increase your chances of catching a fish by up to eighty percent, 80 percent – a staggering statistic. “Wow!” you say, “How long has this been…
FAMILIES wanting to get out in nature in spring can put State forests on top of their lists for places to visit during the October school holidays. Local forests offer a fun and free experience and there’s loads to see…
THE Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace has notched up an impressive 70 years of continuous service to the local community. The momentous occasion was celebrated with a well-attended dinner, with the highlight of the evening the presentation of three Paul…
THE Hunter region has long been known for its outstanding quality when it comes to pubs, but in 2023 the stakes have well and truly been raised. Medowie’s Bull n Bush Hotel and Raymond Terrace’s Lakeside Village Tavern have just…
THE Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Awards help students to develop values and skills that enable them to grow into responsible and caring members of the community. Merri Brady, Community PBL Team Leader at Grahamstown Public School told News Of…
MINISTER for the Hunter Yasmin Catley has heralded last week’s NSW Budget a success for the region, highlighting key funds for essential services, education, healthcare and roads. According to the NSW Government, more than six thousand teachers across the Hunter…
THANKS to the efforts of the Rotary Club of Nelson Bay, the Tomaree Community Hospital now has a beautiful and fully accessible sensory garden. This project was first explored in the 2021-22 Rotary year by President Doug Craike who worked…
AN independent review has been announced of land usage around Australian Defence Force bases impacted by per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. The review, led by Mr Jim Varghese AM, will focus on land around RAAF Base Williamtown, as well as…
The Hunter Jobs Alliance has expressed support for the development of an offshore wind industry in the Hunter. The Alliance is an incorporated organisation and registered charity that campaigns to maintain well-paid secure jobs in the Hunter, particularly as the…