The NSW opposition has obtained documents under freedom of information laws that reveal the extent of social housing sales in the Hunter. Those documents reveal $19 million dollars’ worth of social housing sales in the past two years in the…
Mayor Bruce MacKenzie has today challenged the leader of the NSW Nationals, John Barilaro, to have the courage of his convictions when it comes to regional council mergers. “Mr Barilaro yesterday stated that the Nats would no longer be taken…
The fate of Port Stephens Council will remain in limbo longer due to Mike Baird’s surprise departure from the top job. Member for Port Stephens MP Kate Washington has called on the NSW Government to end the uncertainty of the…
There are some simple things householders in Port Stephens can do around your home to prepare it for a bushfire. Preparation is a key factor and the NSW Rural Fire Service implores all residents, regardless of where they live, to…
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Port Stephens Council is seeking community input in the process of developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). The Disability Inclusion Action Plan will aim to help guide Port Stephens Council to improve access and inclusion for people with a…
Port Stephens Council is seeking community input in the process of developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). The Disability Inclusion Action Plan will aim to help guide Port Stephens Council to improve access and inclusion for people with a…
With momentum growing for Australia’s day of nationhood celebration to change, the public holiday has become increasingly controversial in recent years. However, the fact remains that it is a gazetted public holiday that in many ways marks the end of…
Port Stephens Cat Rescue desperately needs people to adopt cats and kittens. Currently they are over-capacity with 65 kitties in care, down from 80. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This is their busiest time of the year being breeding season…
A new year and a new change to the Asset Test for Pensioners. Amidst the controversies of politicians claiming travel entitlements for personal business, and the Centrelink debt debacle, pensioners are being financially impacted by the Federal Government’s decision to…