10 YEARS ago, Medowie resident Ann Byron shaved her head in support of the Leukaemia Foundation, after a student at the school she worked at passed away from blood cancer. This year she is at it again, taking on…
FLOOD DISASTERS, such as those currently unfolding in New South Wales and parts of Southern Queensland, are made more likely by climate change, say experts from the Climate Council. “The intense rainfall and floods that have devastated NSW communities…
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced an ease of COVID-19 restrictions to roll out from 12:01AM Monday 29 March. The lift in restrictions include: no caps on weddings or funerals, no restrictions on singing (including in places of worship),…
PORT Stephens Council tonight moved an urgent motion to acknowledge the ongoing severe weather event affecting NSW, which has been declared a natural disaster for the region. Mayor Ryan Palmer expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in the emergency…
THERE are extraordinary people doing extraordinary things all around us. Never has this been more visible, we have our doctors and scientists stepping up to fight COVID-19. As the late Sir Tom Moore of the United Kingdom has shown…
STORM damage from heavy rains have seen the region drenched resulting in flooded roads, landslides and a clean up bill that will challenge Council and residents alike. The SES has been busy responding to calls for help and Raymond…
PORT Stephens has been battered by heavy rains and windy conditions leaving Council and many residents with a clean up bill. Pot holes will be the least of Council’s worries with the damage bill for Foreshore Drive alone being…
PORT Stephens Libraries are presenting a rare opportunity for residents to experience Australian stories in song form. Michael Fix and Mark Cryle join forces, creating a unique musical perspective on Australian history. People and events are brought to life…
WITH significant storm damage around Port Stephens there are calls to take the opportunity for improvement rather than simple replacement of damage. Rebuilding in some instances could see us end up with similar problems in future weather events. Improvement…
WHEN the skies opened last week many four-legged residents of Port Stephens were caught by the deluge. Hunter Horse Haven is a local horse rescue which provides community programs. The charity normally covers 80 acres of lush pasture. Advertise…