TWENTY-ONE officers joined the ranks of the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) last week after graduating from the Professional Mobility Program (PMP). A State Government initiative, the PMP allows current serving police officers from other jurisdictions within Australia and New Zealand to train and become police officers in NSW, while keeping their equivalent rank (up to […]
A NEW Walking, Cycling and Trails-based Activity Strategy was adopted at MidCoast Council’s 23 July meeting. “Walking is the most popular activity undertaken in our region and there is a high level of community interest in this strategy,” said Council’s Executive Manager of Public Spaces, Liam Bulley. “We thank everyone who has provided ideas and […]
Allegro Energy was named Outstanding Start-Up in 2024 for its pioneering work in sustainable, water-based energy storage solutions.
TIME is running out for manufacturers across the Hunter, Central Coast and Mid North Coast to submit their nominations for the Hunter Manufacturing Awards 2025 (HMA 2025), with entries closing in just a few weeks. Now in its 21st year, the Hunter Manufacturing Awards shine a spotlight on the region’s manufacturing excellence, recognising businesses of […]
A NEW maritime facility will be built in Newcastle to attract servicing of international super yachts and new saleyards infrastructure will be delivered in Singleton. The State Government is investing $8.73 million into the two Hunter projects through its Regional Economic Development and Community Investment Program. With co-contributions from the two successful applicants, the projects […]
TRANSPORT for NSW has announced $500,000 in funding for the latest round of its Community Road Safety Grants program. Chadi Chalhoub, Executive Director for Transport Safety at Transport for NSW, said this funding matches the significant investment made in 2024 and reflects the importance of community-led efforts to help make roads safer. “Local communities know […]
HOW much energy does the Sun produce in one hour? Let’s just say it’s enough to make your brain hurt. In just one hour, our Sun releases more energy than all of humanity uses in an entire year. Seriously. Every house lit up, every car driven, every phone charged, every plane flown – all could […]
Dave Owens with Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain, Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin and Disaster Recovery Australia volunteers at Smithtown. Photo: supplied
Dave Owens with Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain, Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin and Disaster Recovery Australia volunteers at Smithtown. Photo: supplied Dave Owens speaking with farmers at Gloucester. Photo: supplied Dave Owens speaking with farmers at Gloucester. Photo: supplied THE Flood Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid North Coast is encouraging farmers […]
A dolphin takes to the air. Photo: Elsa Cabanie.
A dolphin takes to the air. Photo: Elsa Cabanie. Dolphins surf an unbroken wave. Photo: Jodie Lowe. A pod of dolphins travels together. Photo: Selina Guckenbiehl. LOCAL residents are once again invited to take part in the Port Stephens Dolphin Census, Australia’s longest-running community dolphin count. This year’s event will be held by ORRCA (Organisation […]
An AED at the Hawks Nest Community Hall. Photo: supplied. An AED at Hawks Nest IGA. Photo: supplied. An AED at Reflections Bennetts Beach. Photo: supplied. An AED at Tea Gardens slipway. Photo: supplied. DO you know where your closest defibrillator is? Each year in NSW, more than 9,000 people suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. […]
NEWS_NBNCo Upgrades_TOK_PY1 NEWS_NBNCo Upgrades_TOK_PY2 NEWS_NBNCo Upgrades_TOK_PY3 NEWS_NBNCo Upgrades_TOK_PY4 INTERNET speeds may be set to skyrocket, after the National Broadband Network Company’s (nbnCo) recent upgrades around the Myall Coast. In areas where underground infrastructure is possible and consumer usage is relatively high, such as the sandy soils of Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens, several nbnCo contractor […]
