AFTER a lengthy stay in care and an amputation the green sea turtle Rafiki was released into the waters of Port Stephens at Fly Point on Nelson Bay Beach last week. Rafiki was not released back where he was…
THE numbers of apprentice and trainee completions in the region have plummeted, leaving many businesses in Paterson short-staffed. According to Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson the number of traineeships and apprenticeships completed have almost halved. Advertise with News of…
THE Morrison Government has taken the next step to formally reject the application for the Offshore Petroleum Exploration Permit PEP-11. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said following the Government’s proposed decision to not suspend, extend and vary the title conditions…
BONZA, Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier, together with Newcastle Airport, has announced a historic partnership that will see six new flights each week on two new routes. The news comes as Bonza reveals its inaugural route map, airport bases,…
LIFELINE is encouraging people who have made a suicide attempt and their families to gain support to recover through its Eclipse support groups starting this month. Lifeline Hunter Central Coast CEO Rob Sams said Eclipse is a confidential, eight-week…
STUDENTS at Tanilba Bay Public School have returned in 2022 to find some exciting changes have occurred over the summer break. The Department of Education has invested over $320,000 in an upgrade of the administration block of the school.…
MEMBERS of the Probus Club of Port Stephens finally got off the mark for 2022 with their February Meeting attended by 80 members and guests who were welcomed by President Phil Dodd. Ann Gibson of the Probus Club Of…
THE NSW Government has announced nearly $5 million in grant funding to support Aboriginal families and communities staying safe and connected to critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ben Franklin said directly investing in Aboriginal…
THE Murrook Cultural Centre at Williamtown was visited last week by the Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, the Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP, where the Minister met with Indigenous groups and organisations. The Minister heard from the Worimi people…
RELIABLE power is something that we all need. While solar and wind generated power are considered the new gold standard in power there is some contention about the planned power plant at Kurri Kurri. There is plenty of debate…