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Flood recovery grant applications to be processed quicker

THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]

Community, National

Karuah Public School named a finalist in reconciliation award

Karuah Public School Principal Toni Lyle (holding sign) with Elders involved in the judging of the award. Photo: KPS. KPS students engaging in Indigenous-focused class activities. Photo: KPS. Narragunnawali Awards Judging Panel members Professor Grace Sarra, Sharon Davis and Professor Joe Sambono. Photo: Tom Hoy, Wirrim Media. KARUAH Public School (KPS) has been named a […]

Community, Government, National

Australians warned to pay attention to superannuation paperwork

MILLIONS of Australians are putting their superannuation at risk by not following-through with proper, and legally binding, beneficiary paperwork, according to a nation-wide survey. Research conducted by Super Consumers Australia, an advocate for people on low and middle incomes in Australia’s superannuation system, shows that more than one in three Australians with super say they […]

Community, Event, National

Tea Gardens WWII veteran Roy Day receives medal from Governor-General

Roy received his VP Day commemorative medal from the Governor-General in Canberra. Photo: Facebook. Roy and Lynette at the Tea Gardens Vietnam Veterans Memorial day in Tea Gardens. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Wreaths were laid at the reflecting pool inside the Australian War Memorial before the Last Post. Photo: Facebook. WORLD War Two veteran and Tea […]

Community, Event, School

Tea Gardens students gear up for Book Week

Year 1 students enjoyed the dress-ups. Photo: supplied. More than a few superheroes were in the book parade. Photo: supplied. The TGPS Book Week parade. Photo: supplied. Harry Potter fans dressed up as Harry, Ginny and Hermoine. Photo: supplied. Year 2 students made their favourite stories come to life. Photo: supplied. Year 4 students, including […]

Community, Health

Hunter hospitals rolling-out safe staffing in EDs

TWENTY-SEVEN more hospitals across NSW are rolling-out safe staffing levels in their emergency departments. In the broader Hunter region these include Manning Base Hospital, Maitland Hospital and John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. This brings to 40 the number of hospitals across the state that have started operating with safe staffing levels as a result of […]

Community

Tea Gardens Red Cross readies for Spring events

Narelle Murray is presented with a 25-Year Certificate of Appreciation. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Tea Gardens Red Cross members visited the Broadmeadow Depot of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter (Photo: supplied, Tea Gardens Red Cross) Graeme Rowe, Regional Partnerships Officer, accepts the TG Red Cross donation on behalf of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. (Photo: supplied, Tea Gardens […]

Community, School

Tea Gardens teacher recognised in Regional Excellence Awards

Anya Ingram with her award, at Tea Gardens Public School. Principal Mark Clemson with Anya Ingram and the Regional Director. TEA Gardens Public School teacher Anya Ingram has been recognised in the NSW Department of Education Regional North Excellence Awards. Only three teachers from across the 20-plus public schools in the Port Stephens network are […]

Community, School

Tea Gardens Public School ‘ignites’ students potential for Education Week

Ava-Lie, Maya and Harvey with their rainbow. All photos: Tea Gardens Public School. Kindergarten students making binoculars. Designing a bridge: Kaspah, Flynn and Muhammad. The Kindy and Year 1 tug-o-war underway. The Jordaan family enjoying a P&C-catered family picnic box. Moana and Year 3 enjoying the parachute. Kindergarten Public Speaking grand finalists. Stage 1 Public […]

Community, School

Local Tilly Moore wins design competition for M1 upgrade

Tilly Moore and her winning entry for the M1 Pacific Highway extension. Photo: Michael Moore. Tilly on her scholarship to the National Art School in Sydney. Photo: Michael Moore. LOCAL Year 11 student and artist Matilda “Tilly” Moore is the winner of the M12 Raymond Terrace NAIDOC Week 2025 Art Competition. It means her artwork […]