March 10, 2026

Students lead the way in taking responsibility

Student Parliament Ministers for 2026 (front L-R) Archie, Sarah and Koby, (back L-R) Kaitlyn, Andi, Rose and Livia...

Motorists celebrate as bottleneck cleared at Hexham

THE long-awaited widening of the Hexham Straight is complete, clearing a bottleneck infamous across the Hunter...

Bitou Busters clock 150 volunteer hours in big year for Hawks Nest bushcare

ANOTHER productive year has wrapped up for the dedicated volunteers of Bitou Busters, who continued their weed removal...

Port Stephens Police veteran celebrated for lifelong community impact

SENIOR Constable Alison Stewart has been recognised as Port Stephens Local Woman of the Year for 2026. She was honoured...

Construction begins on renewable energy zone

CONSTRUCTION is officially underway on the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), a project the state...

CSIRO unveils $3M upgrade to flagship renewable energy lab

THE CSIRO has officially launched the $3 million upgrade of the Renewable Energy Integration Facility (REIF) at its...

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