Tag: Port Stephens
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WAREHOUSE FIRE NORTH OF NEWCASTLE
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a warehouse at Heatherbrae, just north of Newcastle.
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POLICE INVESTIGATING WHETHER BAY BLAZE WAS ARSON
Authorities fear an arsonist or arsonists could be targeting Port Stephens, north of Newcastle, after another bushfire began suddenly overnight. Specialist investigators were on scene today looking for ignition points. Anyone who comes across injured wildlife, should phone 0418 628 483
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COMPENSATION AMONG RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PFAS CONTAMINATION INQUIRY
They’ve suffered years of stress and setbacks, but now, there’s new hope for people affected by PFAS contamination from military sites, right across the country. A parliamentary committee handed down a series of recommendations on dealing with the fallout from the old firefighting chemicals on Monday, which crucially include compensation.
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INQUIRY RECOMMENDS COMPENSATION FOR THOSE ON PFAS CONTAMINATED LAND
JUST IN: The Parliament has handed down its report for the Inquiry into the management of PFAS contamination in and around Defence bases. Nine recommendations have been published including a recommendation that the Australian Government assist property owners and businesses in affected areas for financial losses. The recommendations include: (1) The Government appoint a Coordinator-General…
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RESIDENTS URGED TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON PROPOSED SAND MINE
Port Stephens MP, Kate Washington is urging Bob’s Farm residents to have their say on a proposed sand mine near their small community. An environmental impact statement for the proposal has been tabled, showing the operation would extract 10-million tonnes of high grade sand over 15-years. Residents are concerned about the mine’s proximity to a…
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WORK CONTINUES TO CONTAIN SALT ASH BUSHFIRE
Around 50 firefighters remain on the scene of a bushfire at Salt Ash at Port Stephens. The blaze has already burnt through more than 1800 hectares, after it reached an emergency level warning on both Thursday and Friday. It’s currently listed as ‘being controlled’ and remains at an advice level warning. Overnight, crews worked to…
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PORT STEPHENS FIRE SOFTENS AND EQUESTRIAN CLUB SUFFERS MORE THAN FIRE DAMAGE
The blaze burning between Salt Ash and Medowie remains at advice level tonight, after a nervous two days for residents and firefighters. For an equestrian centre though, the flames were far from the only problem.
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SAVE MAMBO WETLANDS CAMPAIGN RAMPS UP
Port Stephens residents have issued a call to arms as they fight to protect wetlands at Salamander Bay. They need 4,000 more signatures to force a parliamentary debate on a proposed buyback.
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PORT STEPHENS WOMAN CHARGED WITH CHILD GROOMING
A woman who worked at a school in Port Stephens has been charged with a number of child grooming offences following a three month investigation. It’s alleged the 50 year-old sent and received text messages and phone calls from two students, aged 15 and 16 in 2015 She’s been given conditional bail and will re-appear…
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CELEBRATING CELTIC PRIDE AT CLANS ON THE COAST
From kilts to bagpipes, Celtic pride was well and truly on show at this year’s Clans on the Coast at Port Stephens. Organisers say passing on cultural heritage to the next generation is the key to keeping traditions alive.