FOR some living in our communities, the Stolen Generations are a sad and tragic part of their personal history. On this year’s National Sorry Day, which also marks the 25th anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home Report…
PORT Stephens Council will take action to address the lack of accessible sanitary hygiene facilities throughout the local government area. In a notice of motion raised by Councillor Leah Anderson, Port Stephens Council was held accountable to the lack of…
DROUGHTS, floods, fires and climate change are all impacting our rural primary producers and their families. Last week, free financial planning and support services for primary producers was extended, with the NSW Government committing to the continuation of the Rural…
THE Positive Behaviour for Learning program (PBL), which runs across our local schools, provides recognition to students for their actions. This week we celebrate students that give more, stand up and show positive behaviour and learning tied to community values.…
THE NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has officially unveiled its Angler Access website, which provides recreational fishers with thousands of locations across inland NSW where rivers, streams and lakes can be legally accessed for fishing. DPI Program Leader, Stocking…
THE NSW Government is inviting women across the state to shape the direction and priorities of the next NSW Women’s Strategy, with public consultation now open. The NSW Women’s Strategy provides a policy framework to help improve the lives of…
DURING National Careers Week (May 16-22), locals considering a professional pivot were urged to look to TAFE NSW to challenge stereotypes and follow their passions. Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Alister Henskens said with enrolments for many courses now…
EACH year, Shoal Bay Country Club (SBCC) collects $10 from its members and chooses two charities to donate all of the money to. Along with ongoing support for local sporting groups such as the Fingal Bay Bomboras, plus recently hosting…
LOCALLY residents have been doing their bit to recycle and keep the environment clean by using the Return and Earn facilities. While some choose to take a cash payment for their recycling, others use their waste to support local charities…
THE Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is back in full swing and this week the award winners were presented with a goodie bag and their certificates at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace. Irrawang Public School’s Ella Mawby and Victoria Miller received…