ROUND 1 of the Federal Government’s $100 million Community Energy Upgrades Fund is now open, designed to help deliver energy upgrades and bill savings for Paterson community facilities like public swimming pools, libraries, sporting clubs and community centres. Port Stephens…
A HUNTER man has been charged after a live chicken was allegedly thrown to alligators at Oakvale Farm and Fauna World wildlife park in Salt Ash. Last Tuesday, officers attached to Port-Stephens-Hunter Police District were told that a man removed…
HUNTER Water is completing upgrades to the Seaham Weir to improve safety, enable effective water flow management, and improve fish passage. Located on the lower Williams River, the weir is an essential component of the Grahamstown Dam scheme, which provides…
SOME people say that the greatest health concern for people as they age is retirement. If that is true then those people may want to consider becoming involved with the Rathmines Catalina Association, whose ongoing work is not likely to…
PORT Stephens Water Police recently attended six local primary schools to provide water safety presentations. Presentations were given with Transport for NSW and Australian Surf Lifesaving NSW representatives to Kinder-Year Two pupils at St Philip’s Christian College, St Michael’s Primary…
A PORT STEPHENS over 55s lifestyle village has implemented a raft of changes in the past year to increase protection of local wildlife. “Upon consultation with the Port Stephens Koala Hospital, we’ve included the addition of an extra 80 mature…
A MAN has died after being pulled from the water in at Anna Bay. Just after 2.40pm on Wednesday 27 December, emergency services were called to Birubi Beach, Anna Bay, following reports four people had been pulled from the water.…
IT’S that time of year again, and as usual, Raymond Terrace Lions members have been busy helping the community prepare for the festive season by offering their Christmas gift wrapping service. For just a gold coin donation you can avoid…
THE NSW State Government is investing $73 million in Marine Rescue NSW over the next four years, following the volunteer water rescue service having its busiest year on record. The major funding was announced at Stockton last Friday, where a…
THE shared pathways around Seaham are officially connected with the installation of new informative signs that bring vibrancy to the area, enhance engagement with the environment, and encourage new visitors to the suburb. The project was possible thanks to a…