Members of the TGHN SLSC accept the board from the Glennie Project. Photo: TGHN SLSC. The new board is currently on display in the surf club foyer. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. LIFE savers of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (TGHN SLSC) were presented with a special new rescue board by Louise and […]
Kate Washington MP and Jenny Aitchison, Minister for Regional Transport and Minister for Roads, with Maritime officers in Port Stephens.
Locations confirmed for powered vessel trial
Kate Washington MP and Jenny Aitchison, Minister for Regional Transport and Minister for Roads, with Maritime officers in Port Stephens. The three locations for the trial. Photo: NSW Gov. THE locations for a powered vessel exclusion zone trial in Port Stephens have been announced. The trial will run from 24 December 2025 to 26 January […]
Chris Bowen says you don't have to have solar panels on your roof to reap the benefits. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP
Fears ‘free’ electricity could come with hidden costs
ENERGY retailers say they’ve been blindsided by reforms promising free electricity to hundreds of thousands of Australians during peak solar power hours. The Solar Sharer program, announced by the federal government last Tuesday, would give consumers free access to electricity for three hours each day as part of the default offer available. Households in NSW, […]
The cost to farmers of grain for feral pig trapping and baiting can be significant. Photo: supplied.
Free grain and bait on offer in statewide offensive on feral pigs
LANDHOLDERS across NSW are being encouraged to take advantage of $850,000 worth of free grain and bait on offer as part of a statewide crackdown on feral pigs. The funding is part of the Government’s Feral Pig and Pest Program with funding from the State’s more than $1 billion biosecurity budget. It is the third […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nature smiles on Pindimar Markets once again
Lesley and Bea kept the chocolate wheel spinning. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Cammi had a great day, including becoming a Jedi Padawan at the Preschool stall. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Kim and Steve at the Pindimar Bundabah Community Association BBQ. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. A future RFS volunteer getting familiar with the trucks. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Jack and […]
Inaugural Worimi and Birrpai Youth Gathering heading to Saltwater
The organising committee at Murrook Culture Centre planning the event. Photo: supplied. THE inaugural Worimi and Birrpai Youth Gathering is being hosted by the Goori-Bugg family later this week at Saltwater, near Old Bar. Activities will include weaving, grass skirt making, emu egg carving, canoe and gunya building, and a Goori song and dance. The […]
Oyster and Timber Festival showcases the best of Karuah
RFS volunteers from Karuah and Medowie turned out to help attendees get ready for summer. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Stallholders were busy as the crowds rolled in. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Tea Gardens Lions kept the people fed with their famous portable barbecue. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. KARUAH celebrated the return of its iconic Oyster and Timber Festival […]
Multiple units tackle lightning fire threatening Karuah farmland
New Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS recruit Jack using the drip torch to help build a fire break. Photo: Mark Pryor. The crew of Pindimar/Tea Gardens Cat 7 watch a waterbomber refill. Photo: Mark Pryor. Smoke rises as the fire encroaches on pastoral land west of Karuah. Photo: Mark Pryor. A BUSHFIRE started by lightning threatened farmland […]
