Tag: Port Stephens
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POLICE INVESTIGATE DEATH OF YOUNG BOY
Police are investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy, who was hit by a ute at Port Stephens yesterday. The boy got off a school bus along Marsh Road at Bobs Farm at around 4pm, and was struck by the vehicle as he crossed the road. He suffered critical injuries and died on the way…
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CCTV IMAGES RELEASED OF ARMED ROBBERY
Police have released CCTV images in a bid to find those responsible for an armed robbery in Port Stephens earlier this year. On Januray 29, a man weilding an axe entered a bottle shop on Cook Parade at Lemon Tree Passage. He dragged the 34-year-old employee by her arm into the office and demanded money…
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REVIEW LOOKS INTO PROTECTING MARINE LIFE
Protecting our waterways is good for business – that was the message from the Port Stephens community today. It comes as the federal government conducts a review of marine reserves, to determine which areas should remain free from commercial fishing.
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CONTROVERSIAL PORT STEPHENS SUBDIVISION APPROVED
The Anna Bay Community Action Group says it will be seeking legal advice, following the approval of a controversial subdivision at Port Stephens. The Joint Regional Planning Panel the 104-lot development at Fishermans Bay the green light late yesterday. Urban Growth is behind the $5-million project. The community group says it’s disappointed in the decision…
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NELSON BAY ROAD UPGRADE ON TRACK
A $45-million upgrade of one of the busiest roads in Port Stephens, is on track for completion next year. Roads and Maritime Services is also confident there’ll be no disruptions for motorists, while work continues on Nelson Bay Road over the holiday period.
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SKATE PARK OPENED IN TIME FOR HOLIDAYS
Christmas has come early for children at Wallalong, with the opening of a new skate park. The $120,000 facility was jointly funded by Port Stephens Council and the federal government. “Council was looking at delivering the project in March, but I said no. We need to deliver it now, ready for the school holidays.” (AUDIO…
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PORT STEPHENS SURF SHOP TARGETED BY THIEVES
Four men, armed with a crowbar and sledge hammer, robbed a surf shop at Port Stephens early this morning. Police say the group forced entry into the back of the store at the Salamander Bay Shopping Centre between 12:50 and 1:30am. They left with cash and stock, including skateboards, clothing and watches. The men are…
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CLANDESTINE DRUG LAB FOUND AT NELSON BAY
A 23-year-old man is facing a string of charges following the discovery of a clandestine drug lab at Nelson Bay. Police say they attended a home last Friday to investigate a domestic dispute, when they allegedly found chemicals and equipment used to manufacture illegal drugs. It’s also alleged officers seized several items associated with the…
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POLICE SAY THEY WON’T TOLERATE ‘COWARDLY ATTACKS’
Police have issued a stern warning after what they’ve labelled as several ‘cowardly attacks.’ Two officers were assaulted by a group of men at Shoal Bay on Saturday, while a paramedic was attacked the same day at Carrington. Yesterday, a 28-year-old man faced court over the bashing of a bus driver at Raymond Terrace. “It’s…
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THREE MORE CHARGED AFTER ALLEGED POLICE ASSAULT
Three more people have been charged after two police officers were allegedly bashed at Shoal Bay over the weekend. The officers were attempting to arrest a man at around 2am on Sunday, when up to nine others allegedly assaulted them. Three men – aged 19, 24 and 26 – were arrested yesterday and each charged…