Eat it to beat it: Going green in 2017 FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 28, 2016December 28, 2016 As 2017 approaches, inspiration is at hand for Hunter residents looking to put down the booze and stock up on beverages that don’t fuel a hangover. Cancer Council NSW nutrition program Eat It To Beat It works with parents to help families add more fruit and vegetables to the household diet
Local School Kids Spread Festive Cheer Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 28, 2016 Students of local schools helped Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson spread the Christmas cheer this year by designing her Christmas cards. More than 100 local students took up Ms Swanson’s invitation to draw or paint a Christmas card design, and a winner was chosen from six finalists by representatives of Raymond
Local School Kids Spread Festive Cheer Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 27, 2016 Students of local schools helped Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson spread the Christmas cheer this year by designing her Christmas cards. More than 100 local students took up Ms Swanson’s invitation to draw or paint a Christmas card design, and a winner was chosen from six finalists by representatives of Raymond
NSW Government Supports Newcastle Airport’s Growth Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 23, 2016 The NSW Government has provided $30,000 in funding for the development of a Newcastle Airport master plan which will drive airport upgrades and sustainability over the next 20 years. Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald MLC, announced the funding and said the master plan will bolster tourism and economic benefits
Retail Workers Don’t Stop for Christmas Port Stephens LGA Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - December 22, 2016December 22, 2016 This Christmas season, spare a thought for those in retail, hospitality and medical fields who have to work through the holidays. It is often very hard to arrange Christmas plans around work and family time. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Seventeen-year-old Medowie resident Maddison Watson has been working every Christmas and New Year's
Nick Arena, Bobs Farm Port Stephens: 2016 Farmer of the Year Port Stephens LGA Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - December 21, 2016December 21, 2016 Owner of the largest Barramundi farm in NSW, Nick Arena, has been named the 2016 NSW Farmer of the Year. Nick Arena operates his business at Bobs Farm near Port Stephens, with 1440 square metres of tanks, producing 1000 kilograms of fish a week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE In addition, Mr Arena
Greg Kable New Group Manager Facilities and Services Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 21, 2016 Port Stephens Council has announced the appointment of Greg Kable as the new Group Manager Facilities and Services The appointment of Mr Kable, who has fulfilled the role of Section Manager Capital Works since 2013 and Works Manager before that since 2011, brings over 30 years' local government experience to his
Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships available Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 20, 2016December 20, 2016 Eleven local businesses are offering 14 scholarships, valued at $2,000 each, as part of the 2017 Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program. The Program aims to provide financial assistance to residents from the Port Stephens Local Government Area who are starting university or TAFE in 2017, and applications for the Program
Thou Walla Sunset Retreat a winner at NSW Tourism Awards debut Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 16, 2016 Thou Walla Sunset Retreat has been awarded silver in the Unique Accommodation category at last week's prestigious 2016 NSW Tourism Awards at Luna Park in Sydney. Nominated for the first time, Thou Walla ranked amongst some of the most competitive accommodation offerings in the state, including Taronga Western Plains Zoo, which
Port Stephens Council Staff Get Behind Movember Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 16, 2016 A small group of Port Stephens Council staff have raised close to $3,500 by growing out their moustaches for the month of November to support the Movember Foundation, which funds more than 1,200 men's health initiatives worldwide. A group of four men from Council's Parks Program joined forces and created their
