A DOCTOR is warning the younger population is headed towards a mental health crisis. Recent data from a leading telehealth service reveals Australians aged 18-35 years old are overrepresented in consultations and prescriptions for depression and anxiety in the last…
JUST as we need to register our cats and dogs electronically there are changes afoot to add sheep and goats to an electronic identification system. The NSW Government has received unanimous support for the development of a national, industry-led mandatory…
AT Irrawang Public School this week Mia Darcy was recognised for demonstrating leadership in and dedication to cultural education as part of the school’s Positive Behaviour for Learning program. Mia joins the schools K-2 Ginyaang group each week, sharing personal…
THE Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released the data from their 2019 household survey on Australia’s attitudes towards drugs. The 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey report showed that overall, fewer Australians are smoking tobacco daily, more Australians…
PUBS and clubs are set to receive a major boost, after the NSW Government extended trading hours for upcoming major sports events, including the FIFA World Cup soccer finals, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket finals and the Commonwealth Games.…
POLICE from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District have charged three people following a Shoal Bay strike force investigation into drug supply. Strike Force Goondi was established in February, investigating the alleged drug supply at a premises on Shoal Bay Road.…
A MOVIE focusing on the relationship between humans and rivers will screen at Nelson Bay Cinema on 28 July. A timely feature, ‘River’ – sponsored by local not-for-profit EcoNetwork – offers a visual and musical odyssey on the big…
A SIGNIFICANT boost to specialist police units to target organised crime, domestic violence and terrorism will form part of 550 new positions in the NSW Police Force this financial year. The final allocation of positions delivers on the State Government’s…
NSW FARMERS is asking the state and federal governments to urgently release funds to help flooded farmers. NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee Chair Garry Grant said farmers in the Sydney basin, Central Coast, Hunter, and South Coast had been flooded…
A PETITION regarding Medowie Skate Park has been received by Port Stephens Council. The petition was filed by Medowie Skate and Scoot, with 1277 signatures requesting that a new Skate Park be built in the Medowie Town Centre at 38…