IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update.

Fullerton Cove Fire

On November 30, crews from Williamtown/Salt ash and Medowie Rural Fire Brigades responded to reports of an unknown fire in the Fullerton Cove area.

Advertise with News of The Area today.
It’s worth it for your business.
Message us.
Phone us – (02) 4981 8882.
Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au

On arrival they found a shed alight and quickly worked to extinguish the blaze.

Although it has been quite wet weather recently, the brigade wishes to remind residents that fires can still occur and that for all planned burns, a fire permit needs to be obtained.

SES Training

This week, members from NSW SES Port Stephens undertook more refresher training on winching, recovering connecting trailers and accessing spare tyres.

The unit consistently works hard to ensure that all members are well versed in completing a number of tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

Scamwatch

Gumtree users are warned to be wary of scammers sending fake WhatsApp or SMS messages.

Scammers are messaging Gumtree sellers with a request to click on a link to ‘receive funds’ for the listed item and organise ‘Gumtree shipment’.

These links lead to a fake Australia Post website which is designed to steal your personal and financial information.

Gumtree does NOT offer delivery and is not affiliated with any delivery service.

If you receive one of these messages don’t click on the link or enter your payment details.

16 Days of Activism

On Tuesday 30 November, an Operation was conducted utilising Port Stephens-Hunter District resources including Crime Prevention Unit, Proactive Crime Team, Domestic Violence Arrest Team and General Duties Police Officers.

The operation targeted outstanding warrants, unserved Court Attendance Notices and Apprehended Violence Orders within the District, to support the 16 Days of Activism against Domestic Violence.

During the Operation, two warrants were executed and three Court Attendance Notices were served, four Provisional/Urgent Apprehended Violence Orders, two inter-state Summons and three Supreme Court Subpoena served.

Thirteen AVO Compliance Checks, three DVSTMP checks and 108 RBT’s were also conducted.

International Volunteer Day

Sunday 5 December was International Volunteer Day and News Of The Area would like to take the opportunity to thank all the hardworking emergency service volunteers who consistently work hard to keep our area safe.

Thanks for everything you do.

By Tara CAMPBELL