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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Action from the 2024 Beachside Pro-Am.
Action from the 2024 Beachside Pro-Am. Action from the 2024 Beachside Pro-Am. Action from the 2024 Beachside Pro-Am. THE much-loved Hawks Nest Beachside Pro-Am returns to the Hawks Nest Golf Club (HNGC) from 5-6 September. The Pro-Am has become much more than a golf tournament in recent years; it’s one of the biggest annual highlights […]
Rescue vessel Port Stephens 31. Photo: supplied.
VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Port Stephens assisted with a medical mission on Sunday 27 July. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said the call for assistance came through just before 9am. “Volunteer Radio Operators at Marine Rescue Port Stephens received a call from the skipper of a sailing vessel shortly before 9am, advising a passenger […]
TIME is running out to nominate for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards. With days remaining, organisers are urging people across the country to nominate those whose actions, leadership or impact deserve recognition. Nominations will close at midnight AEST on Thursday 31 July 2025. This is the final opportunity to help bring the stories […]
Signage at the monastery.
LOCALS will have a unique opportunity to explore one of Stroud’s best-kept secrets at a special three-part open day event at the mud brick monastery on Saturday 30 August. Nestled in the bush beside the Stroud Golf Club on Bucketts Way, down St Claires Road, the monastery, often dubbed the “Assisi of the South”, will […]
