A SENATE inquiry is being launched into the Government’s lack of provision of GPs to the Hunter Region. Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson is thrilled that there will finally be action, after fighting since 2017 with her informational campaign…
RAYMOND Terrace Family Practice has been recognised with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Award. Raymond Terrace Family Practice has worked tirelessly to provide services including general medical practice, assistance with psychological problems, lifestyle counselling and minor surgery…
A SINGLE Royal Australian Air Force Hawk Lead-In Fighter aircraft from No. 76 Squadron will return to Salt Ash Air Weapons Range to conduct training in support of Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and Forward Air Controller (Airborne). The…
LOCAL Governments in the Hunter Region have received their first 2021-22 quarterly payment through the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grant program. Liberal Patron Senator for the Hunter Region Hollie Hughes said the funding is untied, meaning that Councils can…
MORE than $300,000 in funding is now available to support the Port Stephens community and create a vibrant place to live, work and visit. Port Stephens Council’s 2021–22 Community Funding Program has 11 funding streams available for a range…
AFTER a long and difficult struggle supporting her husband suffering from Motor Neurone Disease, Daad Ruelle from Mallabula was dealt another devastating blow. A mini cyclone tore down her street lifting tiles from roofs, flattening fences and sending trees…
LOCALS are up in arms at the time it takes to get COVID-19 test results back. This is now more important than ever with the region experiencing a growth in exposure sites and cases. Advertise with News of The…
ASPIRING homeowners and local planning experts from the Hunter were among those who participated in the Regional Housing Taskforce virtual roadshow to share ideas on how the NSW Government can unlock much-needed housing in the region. Parliamentary Secretary for…
COVID-19’s Delta strain has hit the Bay as two bottle shops, a pharmacy, a petrol station, Bunnings at Taylors Beach and two supermarkets have been added to the list of exposure sites with Fingal Bay, Shoal Bay and Heatherbrae…
COVID has put life into lockdown and schooling into a whole new realm with parents stepping up, teachers living online and tasks somewhat more challenging as families share devices and aim to deliver on educational outcomes for their kids.…