THE Senate Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy recently released its report about the causes and effects of climate change disinformation. The report was welcomed by the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF), which warns that lies are already harming communities. The ACF wants tougher action to stop falsehoods derailing climate progress. ACF […]
Getting wet on the way to Johnson’s Beach. Photo: Jane.
Newcastle’s spacious new art gallery was a March destination. Photo: Bea. Newcastle’s spacious new art gallery was a March destination. Photo: Bea. Getting wet on the way to Johnson’s Beach. Photo: Jane. WALKING has become an apt pastime with recent world events, and the Thursday Walkers group has relished the regular return to their long-established […]
Before the Bitou Busters: Volunteer Adrienne Ingram helped remove invasive asparagus fern beside Peter Sinclair Gardens.
Before the Bitou Busters: Volunteer Adrienne Ingram helped remove invasive asparagus fern beside Peter Sinclair Gardens. Bitou Busters volunteers Trish and Brian show what a morning of work can achieve. The rest of the Bitou Busters team win another asparagus weed battle. ELEVEN enthusiastic Bitou Buster volunteers braved unseasonable cold and strong winds at their […]
University of Newcastle’s Belinda Peden of HMRI’s Population Health Research program.
NEW research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children’s physical activity levels: letting students wear sports uniforms every day. The majority of young Australians are still not active enough, despite well-established evidence that regular physical activity improves children’s physical and mental health. Schools are seen as an important setting to […]
Working boats ‘Stella Maris’, ‘Ventura’ and ‘Ivy May’ played a major role in the growth and development of the oyster industry. Photo taken circa 1975.
THE Tomaree Museum Association (TMA) is asking members of the Port Stephens community to contribute their knowledge to establish a record of all working boats moored in the port. They are interested in the boats involved, throughout history, in the oyster industry, fish and prawn trawlers along with lobster boats, ferries and supply boats. Long […]
MIDCOAST councillors viewed reports on the progress and expenditure of capital works and roadworks programs at council’s last Ordinary Meeting. As of 13 March, Council is 70 percent of the way through the 2025-26 financial year, while the total maintenance expenditure is at just over 74 percent of the budget. Council says the effects of […]
Meter readers have reportedly been encountering a variety of obstacles across the region.
MIDCOAST Council is asking residents to make life easier for its staff by maintaining clear access to water meters. According to Council, meter readers have been encountering a variety of obstacles across the region as they undertake their quarterly readings, with the most common hindrances being water meters enclosed behind fences or overgrown by plants […]
MORE than 60 Councils from across the state have issued a call for the NSW Government to guarantee fuel supplies for local government garbage and waste collections in the face of increasing shortages and costs. The meeting of councils convened by Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President Mayor Darcy Byrne also proposed that any fuel cost […]
Port Macquarie’s Breakwall. Photo: @port.macquarie.01
A NEW wave of internal migration is reshaping regional Australia, with coastal communities from Port Stephens through to the Mid North Coast continuing to attract strong interest from city dwellers. While Queensland’s Sunshine Coast remains the top destination nationally, the NSW corridor spanning Port Stephens, the MidCoast, Port Macquarie, Nambucca and Coffs Harbour is maintaining […]
MEALS on Wheels Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest has bid official farewell to one of their long-serving staff, as Meredyth Rae stepped down from the manager’s role at the end of March. Meredyth, whose family roots spread deep around the region, returned to Bulahdelah 27 years ago, and initially got involved with the Meals on Wheels service […]
