THE NSW Government has inspected just under 1800 petrol stations for fuel price compliance, issuing 93 penalty infringement notices. Over the last fortnight, the government fast-tracked a statewide fuel price compliance blitz to “strengthen fuel price transparency and protect motorists from misleading pricing”. Around 75 percent of stations in NSW were inspected by the beginning […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dungog and Surrounds Youth Council members.
A NEW group of young people from across the Dungog Shire is stepping up to make a real difference in the community. The recently formed Dungog and Surrounds Youth Council is already taking action, with a clear goal to create more opportunities for local young people. Their first focus is raising funds to help send […]
The report shows walkability has a bigger impact on the amount of time spent walking in regional communities. Photo: David Guerrero/Pexels.
AMID soaring fuel prices which are prompting Australians to explore alternative transport options, a new study highlights the health benefits of walkable neighbourhoods. New research shows that regional residents living in walkable towns and centres walk 75 minutes more each week, prompting calls for Governments to invest more in well-connected, safe footpaths to boost community […]
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 […]
The walk has been held for over 40 years.
THE Paterson Historical Society’s annual historic walk returns on Sunday. The walk will commence at the Paterson Court House Museum and take visitors around the centre of the village, describing the origins of European settlement. Buildings date from the 1830s, when the core of the village was surveyed and established as an official settlement adjacent […]
Port Stephens rugby league products and great mates Patrick Slade (Manly) and Charlie Barnes (Sydney Roosters) squared off in a recent Under 21 Jersey Flegg Cup fixture at the Sydney Academy of Sport.
THE PATHWAY from grassroots rugby league to the NRL is long and demanding, but two mates from the Hunter recently took another important step along that road. Port Stephens juniors Patrick Slade and Charlie Barnes have been close friends as well as teammates, coming together in last year’s Northern Hawks Under-19s side coached by Newcastle […]
SATURDAY 21ST MARCH INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD FIELD | 35 members & 1 visitor. DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner Broc Hunt (14) 37 Points, Runner Up Michael Rose (5) 37 Points, 3rd Place Brodie Thackeray (11) 36 Points DIVISION 2 (16-36) | Winner Margaret Walker (24) 36 Points, Runner Up Robert Radin (17) 36 Points, 3rd Place […]
Gloucester Preschool teachers and educators highlighting pay rate discrimination.
THOUSANDS of early childhood educators, including at Gloucester, wore pink to highlight the “Start Strong, Pay Fair” campaign on Wednesday 18 March, calling for urgent government action to address what has been described as a deepening workforce crisis in the sector. Rallies and community events were held, with educators, parents and advocates arguing that those […]
