Residents of Williamtown suffer with Defence Debacle Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 After being ejected from Parliament earlier this month, Federal Member for Paterson has called on the Turnbull Government to sort out its Defence ministerial debacle for the sake of the people of Williamtown. “I have previously described Defence’s response to Williamtown as “glacial” and now I know why.” “There are three Ministers
Williamtown ‘Elected Representative Group’ a farce Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - October 26, 2016 State Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington and Federal Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson have slammed the NSW Government for scheduling a Williamtown Elected Representative Group meeting at a time when both State and Federal Parliaments are sitting. “These meetings are convened by Scot Macdonald, a NSW Upper House MP
Residents of Williamtown suffer with Defence Debacle Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 After being ejected from Parliament, Federal Member for Paterson has called on the Turnbull Government to sort out its Defence ministerial debacle for the sake of the people of Williamtown. “I have previously described Defence’s response to Williamtown as “glacial” and now I know why. There are three Ministers with
Williamtown blood tests welcome Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - October 19, 2016 Federal Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson has welcomed news that voluntary blood testing of residents affected by the Williamtown RAAF base contamination scandal will finally get under way in November, and that a scientist has been appointed to head a long-term study. “This news has been a long time coming, and
Williamtown new home for expanded Central Health Services Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - October 19, 2016 Exciting new plans have been released following approval for the development of a brand new purpose-built health centre at Technology Place near the entrance of Newcastle Airport, Williamtown. The new Central Health Alliance facility is a passion project for popular local GP Dr Paul Burford and will include seven doctor consulting
Community Wellbeing Program Paddle Boarding Day A Success FEATURED Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - October 19, 2016October 19, 2016 The Community Wellbeing Program’s Paddle Boarding Family Fun Day was a great success. The program, created to help those families affected by the Williamtown Contamination Saga de-stress planned their first family fun day on 9 October. Taking place at Shoal Bay Beach, the day was sponsored by Shoal Bay Stand Up Paddle
Crafters sending special cards to our serving troops FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 14, 2016October 14, 2016 THE RAAF Base Williamtown Craft Group were ‘mission ready’ with pens, glue and plenty of willing helpers as they performed ‘Operation Christmas Cards’ this month at the RAAF Williamtown Family Room. Williamtown based personnel joined with staff, spouses and community group members to fold, cut and colour their way to mission
Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson asks Health Minister to explain Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016 FEDERAL Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson has asked questions of the Health Minister to explain the ramifications of an international finding on a firefighting chemical that has contaminated land and water around Williamtown RAAF base. The Stockholm Convention’s Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee this week adopted a “draft risk profile” for
Beach Day for those living with the Williamtown Contamination FEATURED Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2016October 4, 2016 THE Community Wellbeing Program, an initiative set up to help members deal with the stress of the Williamtown contamination are holding a paddle boarding family beach day. Held this coming Sunday, 9 October the event is free and open to anyone who is living in the imposed ‘Red Zone’. This will be
RAAF Base Williamtown runway extension opens FEATURED Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 30, 2016September 30, 2016 A MAJOR milestone in the anticipated arrival of the F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft took place at RAAF Base Williamtown last week, with the opening of the first runway extension designed specifically for the next-generation fighter. The base is currently undergoing a $1.5 billion upgrade, aspects of which include
