THE demolition of a cottage at 140 Gan Gan Road, which included the removal of one of the largest trees in the street, was completed without proper approval, Council have confirmed. On Monday 12 December, a Port Stephens Council spokesperson…
RSPCA NSW encourages pet owners to keep the welfare of their furry friends front of mind this festive season. The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with family and friends, but for our pets, it can be a…
SENIORS can now pick up the latest copy of the NSW Seniors Card Directory from hundreds of locations across the state or access it online. Minister for Seniors Mark Coure said the directory details more than 2,000 businesses providing significant…
A Raymond Terrace woman who bought a Saturday Lotto ticket as a gift she didn’t end up needing has been floored by the revelation the left-over entry scored division one in last weekend’s draw. The Port Stephens local held one…
POLICE are encouraging the public to be mindful on our waterways when carrying mobile phones and smart watches with automated crash detection feature after several false activations. The default feature on smart mobile phones and watches is designed to alert…
THE Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has released its report reviewing aspects of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 (the Act). As part of the inquiry the Committee considered the time standards in place for the…
IF we turn to the Bible, Luke 9:10 – 17, it relates how Jesus fed some five thousand people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. Taniba’s Baptist Church has not exactly done this but it has fed…
ALL ROAD users are being reminded that everyone’s safety is their responsibility as the NSW Police Force launch this year’s New Year holiday enforcement operation. Operation Christmas/New Year 2022 commenced at 12.01am on Friday 23 December 2022 and will conclude…
A TOTAL of $40,000 is now available to help Port Stephens students starting TAFE or university in 2023 as part of the Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships. This is the fourteenth year that local students can apply for a $2,000…
THE start of major construction is edging closer for the new M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace, with the Australian and NSW governments announcing John Holland/ Gamuda Joint Venture and Seymour Whyte Constructions as the successful contractors to carry…