HOMELESSNESS NSW has strongly endorsed the NSW government’s plan to expand the Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper program to include access for victim survivors of domestic and family violence. A new government taskforce will be established, which will include Domestic Violence NSW (DVNSW), Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and

PORT Stephens Council has approved the development of a new residential apartment complex in Soldiers Point at their recent Council meeting, following some discussion concerning a disputed ‘height variation’ which, it had been suggested, would exceed legislative guidelines. The plans for the building in question – a five storey residential flat

PORT Stephens Council has approved the expansion of a car park for the Astra Aerolab Business Park currently being developed in Williamtown. Astra Aerolab, a site within the Williamtown Special Activation Precinct, is being referred to as a “defence and aerospace precinct” and will host corporations and businesses involved in multiple

APPRENTICES facing financial or personal hardship will be supported to undertake their trade and study through a $2.25 million NSW Government scholarship program. Applications are now open until 21 July for the 2023 Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships program that will support 150 people with $15,000 each to complete their training and

PORT Stephens Council endorsed a Notice of Motion by West Ward Councillor Peter Kafer to investigate options for the development of a town hall for Raymond Terrace. Councillor Peter Kafer said its important Council explores ways to increase community infrastructure and facilities to meet the needs of residents now and into