Food and wine festival bringing new flavour to Nelson Bay Regional News by NOTA - October 7, 2014 Nelson Bay's glistening foreshore will be transformed into a hub of sights, sounds and taste sensations this November at the annual Tastes at the Bay Food and Wine Festival, proudly supported by Port Stephens Council. The picturesque Bay waterfront and d'Albora Marinas will come alive with local and visiting fine food
Government Funds Koala National Breeding Program, Bob Baldwin Regional News by NOTA - October 3, 2014 Bob Baldwin, Member for Paterson, said the construction of the ‘Koala Country’ enclosure at Oakvale Farm and Fauna World at Salt Ash was important because it ensured the survival of koalas and continued to play a large part in the region’s ability to draw tourists. “The completion of ‘Koala Country’ ensures
Teen charged following stabbing at Lake Macquarie Regional News by NOTA - October 1, 2014 A teenager has been charged following the stabbing of a girl in the Lake Macquarie area overnight. About 9pm (Tuesday 30 September 2014), police were called to bushland near Flaggy Creek Reserve, Kahibah, after reports of a stabbing. It’s believed two teenage girls, aged 17 and 18, were socialising with a group of people
Four people arrested after street fight in Medowie Regional News by NOTA - September 29, 2014 Four people have been arrested following a fight involving two families in Medowie yesterday. Police from Port Stephens Local Area Command were called to the home in Coachwood Drive about 4.40pm (Sunday 28 September 2014), responding to reports people were fighting in the street. When police arrived two carloads of people had already left the
Three teens charged after allegedly damaging property at Cooks Hill Regional News by NOTA - September 25, 2014 Three teenagers will face court today after allegedly damaging property and resisting police at Cooks Hill yesterday. About 3pm (Wednesday 24 September 2014), police arrived at a home on Darby Street after reports two male teenagers, aged 15 and 18, were allegedly damaging furniture inside the home and intimidating a woman. Officers from Newcastle
One woman dead, another injured, man in custody at Taree Regional News by NOTA - September 21, 2014September 22, 2014 A man has been charged with the domestic-related murder of a woman in Taree last night. About 7pm, Sunday 21 September 2014, police were called to a house on Stevenson Street following reports two women had been stabbed. Outside the premises police located a 39-year-old woman with a stab wound to her
Drugs, “ice” pipes, cash seized from vehicle near Taree Regional News by NOTA - September 18, 2014 Two women have been charged after police seized drugs, cash and other items from a car near Taree. About 10pm Monday (15 September 2014), police from Manning Great Lakes Local Area Command were driving south on the Pacific Highway near Croki. It’s alleged a grey Land Rover Discovery overtook the police car at a
Craig Baumann MP Port Stephens admits his electoral funding declaration was not accurate FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) National News Regional News by NOTA - September 12, 2014September 12, 2014 Likely a 10th state Liberal MP is set to join the cross bench after an ICAC appearance and outcome today. A corruption enquiry was expanded to examine allegations that Craig Baumann, took secret donations from developers. Mr Baumann has now openly admitted to secret donations, sham invoices and a donation from his personal accountant. Its
Man doused with petrol during attempted robbery at Weston Regional News by NOTA - September 12, 2014 Police have released CCTV images after a man was doused with petrol during the attempted robbery of a bottle shop at Weston in the Central Hunter region last week. About 6:50pm, Sunday 7 September 2014, two men wearing masks entered the bottle shop on Cessnock Road and approached a 39-year old
Stabbed in the back during domestic dispute at Wallsend last night Regional News by NOTA - September 11, 2014 A woman has been taken to hospital after being stabbed during a domestic dispute at Wallsend, near Newcastle, last night. About 6:40pm, Wednesday 10 September 2014, police and paramedics were called to a house on Moresby Street following reports of a stabbing. It is believed a 48-year-old woman was involved in an