THE Port Stephens fishing fleet has been through an uphill battle throughout COVID with difficulties in getting their catch to lucrative markets being one hurdle that has cost boats and crews dearly. Now the NSW Government has announced a new…
DISENGAGED youth in Port Stephens region will now benefit from an expansion of the NSW Government’s ‘Get Back in the Game’ program. The initiative aims to connect young people aged fifteen to nineteen years old with education, training and employment,…
LOCAL Worimi artist Brittney Paulson has collaborated with Great Lakes Freshwater Farm to raise funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. This week saw the celebration of a successful collaboration between Indigenous artist Brittney Paulson and Northern Beaches-based business Freshwater Farm,…
THE Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill has passed in the NSW Parliament. Co-sponsored by Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington and Member for Newcastle, Tim Crackanthorp, the Bill passed provides for and regulates access to voluntary assisted dying in New South…
THE NSW Government has passed significant legislative amendments to enable RSL NSW sub-Branches across the State to improve their governance and accountability. Following the passing of the Bill on Tuesday, amendments have been made to the RSL NSW Act 2018…
MULTIPLE persons were trapped following a vehicle incident at Tea Gardens last week. The incident was managed by a multidisciplinary team, with members of the Port Stephens SES and the Tea Gardens Fire and Rescue Unit in attendance. Advertise with…
GARDENERS are, by nature, lovers of bees. With the Christmas Bush Garden Club activities back in full swing, members enjoyed a friendly catch up and an informative talk on bees at their 17 May meeting. Advertise with News of The…
MERYL Swanson has been re-elected by the Paterson electorate for another term in Federal parliament. With some votes still to be counted, it has been declared that Meryl Swanson will retain the seat of Paterson for the Labor Party. Advertise…
RESIDENTS in Raymond Terrace are set to experience a new Urban Park for a trial period. A new Urban Park will be trialled for Raymond Terrace, funded through $497,516 of grant funding obtained through NSW Government’s ‘Streets as Shared Spaces’…
ANTHONY Albanese has been declared the 31st Prime Minister of Australia. With votes still being counted, it has been determined that the Australian Labor Party has a large enough lead that Mr Albanese will replace Scott Morrison as the Prime…