Airport representatives at the Future-Proofing Airport Development workshop in Singapore. Burcak Sezer GAICD, Executive General Manager People Communications at Newcastle Airport. NEWCASTLE Airport was represented on the international stage last week at the Future-Proofing Airport Development workshop in Singapore, hosted by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Bringing together decision-makers from across […]
Dr Paul Hardisty explaining the great ‘trilemma’ of food, energy and water that awaits the near future. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Dr Paul Hardisty speaks to Myall U3A about Great Barrier Reef and an environmental ‘trilemma’
ENVIRONMENTAL scientist, engineer and author Dr Paul Hardisty shared the ecological realities surrounding the Great Barrier Reef during a visit to the Myall U3A on Friday 31 October. Originally from Canada and now based in Perth, Dr Hardisty also shared his long-held love of writing, fostered by his parents. “Write what you know, and what […]
Stinker’s History: German mine washed ashore at Anna Bay
A SIGNIFICANT local event in Port Stephens occurred on 21 May 1919 when a German mine was washed ashore at Birubi Beach, Anna Bay. The Newcastle Sun (22 May 1919, page 2) was the first paper to break the story that was to attract much local attention, and which could have ended in tragedy. “An […]
Three southbound lanes now open on Hexham Straight
THREE southbound lanes now open on the Hexham Straight, assisting to alleviate one of the region’s most frustrating bottlenecks. The milestone marks significant progress on the State and Federal Governments’ $2.24 billion investment to bust congestion and improve safety through the M1 to Raymond Terrace extension and Hexham Straight Widening projects. For the 50,000 motorists […]
Protecting internationally significant wetlands for shorebirds and communities
HUNTER Local Land Services is working to protect and restore the Hunter Estuary Wetlands and Myall Lakes Ramsar sites – two wetlands of international importance. The project aims to strengthen habitat, cultural partnerships and community engagement to support the recovery and long-term resilience of these vital ecosystems. The ‘Securing the Sanctuaries of Ramsar and Priority […]
Tomago Aluminium in NSW may be saved from closure in 2028 by a possible billion-dollar bailout. Photo: Michael Gorton/AAP PHOTOS.
‘We need energy’: leader touts gas to save smelter jobs
THE premier could use compulsory acquisition powers to increase gas supplies for industry and help secure the future of the nation’s biggest aluminium smelter. Federal and NSW government leaders have been scrambling to keep the Tomago Aluminium facility running, with a bailout reportedly worth more than $1 billion on offer. The operators of the Hunter […]
Reuse and repurpose to win through the Reviva Reuse Competition
THE annual ‘Reviva Reuse Competition’ has been launched for 2025, giving MidCoast locals a chance to showcase their creative reuse and upcycling projects for a chance to win cash prizes. The competition is organised by local not-for-profit organisation Resource Recovery Australia, which operates Reviva Reuse Shops. “This competition is the highlight of our year because […]
Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy
THE Nationals have set up a possible showdown with their political ally the Liberals after unanimously agreeing to scrap their commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. The regional party argues Australia is doing more than its fair share to reduce carbon pollution, and emissions reductions should instead be tied to an average of similar […]
Prime nesting areas for the endangered Beach Stone-curlews, Pied Oystercatchers and Little Terns include the beaches around Harrington, Farquhar/Manning Point and the Winda Woppa area. Photo: supplied.
Keep an eye out for nesting shorebirds
IT’S nesting season for the threatened shorebirds that visit the Myall Coast, with residents called upon to “Share the Shore”. Prime nesting areas for the endangered Beach Stone-curlews, Pied Oystercatchers and Little Terns include the beaches around Harrington, Farquhar/Manning Point and the Winda Woppa area. Their numbers are in decline as they struggle to find […]
The platform brings together functions that previously existed in a suite of existing tools such as the Drought and Supplementary Calculator, DroughtPack, Feed Cost Calculator and Drought Feed Calculator.
New online tool to support farmers prepare for and recover from natural disasters
A NEW online tool is available to help NSW farmers better prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters including fire, flood, and drought. The platform, called myStockPlanner, enables farmers to provide details of their farm, risks and resources to access tailored response options to consider and implement with their feed and livestock. Federal […]
