MARINE Rescue NSW’s 3,400 volunteers across the state were in high demand last month, responding to the organisation’s busiest March on record. With favourable boating weather last month, Marine Rescue NSW crews performed an incredible 515 search in rescue missions…
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MEMBER for Paterson Meryl Swanson last week opened a new junior school building at the Salamander Bay campus of St Philip’s Christian College. The development project was supported by Australian Government funding of $1,750,000 through the Capital Grants Program. Advertise…
PORT Stephens resident Tracey Tancred has taken out first place for her craftsmanship at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. In a celebration of traditional craftsmanship, Tracey, a dedicated member of Port Stephens Community Arts Centre’s Spinning and Weaving group, clinched…
PORT STEPHENS businesses have an opportunity to have a say on what’s working and what they’d like to see improved as part of the Port Stephens Business Health Check. Running during April 2024, the online survey takes just ten minutes…
A NEW $7 million NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) facility for 40 staff in the Hunter coast area was officially opened last week. This is the first time a property has been jointly funded by both the NSW…
A PACKED audience filled the Tomaree Community Centre on April 7 to hear Dr Mark Diesendorf discuss Australia’s transition to renewable energy and the forces undermining action on climate change. Dr Diesendorf, an Honorary Associate Professor in Environment and Society…
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisations can now apply for funding under the first round of Transgrid’s Community Partnerships Program this year. Community groups in eligible areas of the Hunter region can now apply for grants of up to $5,000 to deliver services, facilities,…
THE Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has determined that the Port of Newcastle would need to make a one-off compensation payment to the NSW Government of $13 million if it intends to become a competitive container terminal. If the…
LOCAL vocal ensemble Port Harmony is inviting all music lovers to an open rehearsal on Wednesday 24 April at the Uniting Church Hall in Salamander Bay. They want to thank their regular audience for the amazing support as well as…