Month: August 2024

The ongoing issue of silting in the Swansea Channel is one step closer to a permanent solution, thanks to a new proposal from Lake Macquarie City Council. The Council is set to bring forward plans for ongoing dredging, including a sand transfer system and the possibility of relocating dredged sand to Blacksmiths Beach. This proposal is part of the Lake Macquarie Economic Development Package, a key commitment made by Labor […]

The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) has announced a significant commitment to prioritising local job creation and industry participation in the Hunter Transmission Project (HTP). This commitment, referred to as the 'Hunter-first' initiative, aims to ensure that businesses and workers in the Hunter region play a central role in the construction and operation of the project. The HTP is a critical infrastructure project that will involve the construction of a […]

Train services on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line are experiencing significant delays due to vandalism of equipment at Cockle Creek. The incident has disrupted both directions of travel, affecting thousands of commuters. The delays are caused by signalling damage and the requirement to manually allow trains through sections of the track via the radio. Jenny Aitchison MP released a statement today addressing the situation: “Customers on the Central Coast […]

  Newcastle's foreshore came alive on Saturday night as car enthusiasts gathered for a nostalgic event that revived the city's once-thriving "lapping" and Racing culture. The meet-up, organised by Sydney-based social media personality Clay Wong, attracted a significant crowd, bringing back memories of the automotive scene that was a major part of Newcastle's youth culture over 20 years ago. The event kicked off at the foreshore car park, where enthusiasts […]

The Hunter Power Project (HPP), located in Kurri Kurri, New South Wales, is nearing completion and is poised to play a crucial role in Australia's shift towards renewable energy. The gas-fired power station, developed by Snowy Hydro, is designed to provide 660 megawatts (MW) of dispatchable power, helping to stabilize the grid as the country phases out coal-fired power stations like the Liddell Power Station, which closed in April 2023. […]

This weather warning has now been cancelled, the threat has passed. IDN21037 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Illawarra, South Coast, Snowy Mountains and parts of Hunter, Metropolitan, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. Issued at 12:52 pm Wednesday, 28 August 2024. Damaging winds over parts of southeastern and eastern New South Wales today. Weather […]

A broad spectrum of community initiatives across Maitland has received a significant boost, with nearly $70,000 awarded through the Maitland City Council's revamped Community Grants Program. During last night’s council meeting, 23 grant applications were successfully endorsed by the councillors. Relaunched earlier this year, the Bi-Annual Community Grants Program is aimed at empowering local organisations, groups, and individuals to deliver projects that enhance the social, cultural, and recreational fabric of […]

Raymond Terrace, Cessnock, Maitland, Thornton, and Rutherford are on high alert as reports of dog baiting increase. According to Hunter Training Centre, K9 Perception, Dogs across multiple areas in the Hunter Region have been targeted by a surge in dog baiting incidents. Reports have emerged from Raymond Terrace, Cessnock, and more recently, the Maitland area, with confirmed locations including Thornton, Maitland, and Rutherford. According to concerned residents, the baiting is […]