Month: July 2024

Lake Macquarie City Council's innovative approach to tackling hoarding and squalor cases, blending decisive action with compassion, is set to be implemented in local government areas (LGAs) across Australia. This comes after Lake Macquarie City Council received numerous inquiries from over 50 councils nationwide following the council's recognition with a prestigious National Environmental Health Australia award in May at the International Federation of Environmental Health Congress. Derek Poulton, Manager of […]

The NSW Government's recently announced 2024-25 Shark Management Program has sparked significant debate in Newcastle and the broader Hunter region. The program, which includes the continued use of shark nets, aims to balance beachgoer safety with marine life protection. In Newcastle, where shark nets are deployed at popular beaches like Bar Beach and Merewether, the response has been mixed. The government has introduced several new measures to mitigate the impact […]

Local primary school students in Newcastle are being given a unique opportunity to contribute to community safety through the City of Newcastle's Water Safety Education Program. This initiative, which has been a cornerstone of the city's public safety efforts since 1966, involves over 13,000 students annually, providing vital education on water safety. More than 150 students from Jesmond Public School are among the first participants this year, tasked with creating […]

In a significant step towards combating brain cancer, the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) has announced a $1 million investment aimed at uniting two of Australia’s premier brain cancer research centres. This collaboration seeks to expedite the search for a cure for this devastating disease. The newly formed alliance between the MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle and The Brain Cancer Centre in Melbourne marks a […]

A tragic accident occurred early this morning on the Central Coast, resulting in the death of a teenage boy. The incident happened at approximately 1:30 am on Wednesday, 31 July 2024, on the Pacific Highway at Charmhaven. Emergency services responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash and discovered a station wagon had collided with a tree. A 17-year-old male passenger was found deceased at the scene, while the 19-year-old female […]

Maitland City Council has successfully secured over $1 million in funding for essential road safety upgrades in Thornton and Chisholm. These improvements are part of the Australian Government's Black Spot Program for 2024/25, aimed at addressing high-risk areas. The funding includes $568,000 for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Tigerhawk and Heritage Drive in Chisholm. Additionally, $486,000 has been allocated for the installation of a raised median […]

NEW LAMBTON - Blackbutt Village is undergoing a colourful transformation as the first of three public art murals takes shape, marking a key milestone in the $4.5 million upgrade of the Orchardtown Road shopping precinct. The vibrant murals, produced by Newcastle's social and artistic enterprise UP&UP Inspirations, are being installed at various locations around Blackbutt Village. Following consultation with the New Lambton community and local businesses, the first mural is […]

In a significant development for the Australian fast-food industry, CARL'S JR.'s Australian operations have entered voluntary administration. The GLENDALE outlet, located in the Lake Macqarie LGA, will continue to trade as it is independently owned, the store will transition to a direct licensed relationship with CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (CKE), the parent company of Carl's Jr., with minimal changes expected. The Glendale store's continued operation is a bright spot amid […]