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Honour history by nominating a person or place for a Blue Plaque commemoration

AN opportunity exists to help preserve and honour history by nominating inspiring people and defining moments that have helped shape the state of New South Wales. The NSW Government is inviting everyone, from individuals to community organisations, to share a story that deserves to be immortalised with a Blue Plaque. There are more than 70 […]

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Port Stephens joins push for changes to local Government meeting rules

AN urgency motion calling on the NSW Government to review new restrictions on councillors has been passed by Port Stephens Council, with elected representatives arguing the changes are making it harder to make informed decisions. The motion centres on the NSW Government’s updated Model Code of Meeting Practice, which governs how councils conduct their business. […]

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Port Stephens Councillor says parents should take more responsibility for unruly children on motorbikes

PORT Stephens is no stranger to dangerous bike riders threatening community safety and Council has vowed to handle the matter by requesting that the NSW Government expand police power and review current legislation. There have been several recent reports from Port Stephens locals regarding electricity- and fuel-powered bikes being used to trespass and damage land, […]

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Myall Coast supports stronger gambling reforms

MORE than 90 per cent of Myall Coast residents who responded to a recent survey on gambling advertising supported stronger restrictions and tougher reform. Almost one in three respondents said they, or a member of their family, had been negatively affected by gambling. The survey, conducted by Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold MP, was […]

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The people who make aged care sweeter and brighter

Recreation and Engagement coordinator Cindy Gam with the ice cream cart residents helped to design and colour-coordinate. Photo: Christine Rayner. Thanks For Caring art work created by the residents at Peter Sinclair Gardens. Photo: Christine Rayner. A COLOURFUL ice cream cart, creative activities and plenty of personal connections are helping make life brighter for residents […]

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Farmers say it’s time to end the regional mobile black spots

REGIONAL Australians are being urged to have their connectivity concerns taken seriously, with calls for the Federal Government to act now on domestic mobile phone roaming. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into domestic mobile roaming but says regional communities should not have to wait for […]

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The local volunteers who are ready when the Myall Coast needs them

WHEN bushfires threaten the Myall Coast, residents and visitors know they can rely on the volunteers of the Pindimar Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service Brigade to be there. The recent bushfires, including one that came close to Tea Gardens township, were a powerful reminder of the role local volunteers play in protecting the community. The […]

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Final works to upgrade Mungo Brush Road should be finished by Christmas

THE final stage of upgrades to Mungo Brush Road will begin this month, with work expected to be completed by Christmas 2026. The 4.7-kilometre section between Mungo Brush Campground and the northern access ramp to the Bombah Point Ferry will be upgraded as part of the Australian and NSW Governments’ Infrastructure Betterment Fund. For residents, […]

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Helping kids and teens build relationships offline

WITH the ban on under-16s using social media, the Government has recognised a need to fill the void and help youth connect in real life (IRL) and invested more than $2million in grassroots programs across NSW to help children and youth build healthy relationships offline. The Connect IRL program is the direct result of feedback […]

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Take action now on farm biosecurity

THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has urged farmers to urgently review their biosecurity plans, as the H5N1 strain of avian influenza spreads. Testing last week confirmed the influenza strain had spread between wild birds on Australian soil for the first time since the disease’s detection last month. NFF CEO Mike Guerin said the news is […]