The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) today released its final electricity regulated retail price determination for the 3 years to June 2013. This determination will apply to the majority of small NSW customers that have not entered into a negotiated tariff. As a result of this determination, ...
Electricity price rise 60% over 3 years on Mar18 2010
keep looking »Toronto Regatta Walk Foreshore opens on Mar3 2010
The $1.44 million renovation of Regatta Walk Foreshore Reserve at Toronto was officially opened at a ceremony. The foreshore location adjacent to the Toronto CBD, underwent a dramatic facelift with contributions from Council of $490,000 and a $950,000 grant from the Federal Government's Regional and Local Community Infrastructure ...
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Lake Shire e-waste disposal day on Mar1 2010
Free E-Waste Drop Off - Saturday 13 March Lake Macquarie City Council and Hunter Resource Recovery are inviting residents to drop off a wide range of unwanted household items for a free E-Waste and Second Hand Saturday at Bunnings Belmont on Saturday 13 March, from 9am to 12 ...
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Hunter part of NSW defence hub on Jan27 2010
NSW UNVEILS PLANS FOR A MARITIME DEFENCE HUB The NSW Government plans to establish a Maritime Capability Hub in a bid to secure the lion’s share of more than $300 billion worth of Commonwealth investment in the nation’s defence industry. Premier Kristina Keneally unveiled the new ...
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Turner To Leave At Next State Election on Jan27 2010
Twenty Three years of representing the Myall Lakes Electorate will come to an end in March next year for Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, John Turner MP. Mr Turner has announced that he will not contest the next State election to be held on 26 March 2011. ...
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YWCA Encore in Newcastle on Jan8 2010
The YWCA Encore program is an innovative and inspiring approach to recovery from breast cancer surgery. It is a gentle exercise program which meets the exercise and support needs of women after the trauma of their treatment in a nurturing and supportive environment. A YWCA Encore ...
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Mobile phones – Free recycle via Australia Post on Jan5 2010
AUSTRALIA POST CALLS MUSTER ON OLD MOBILE PHONES With more than one million mobile phones sold in the lead up to Christmas, Australia Post is urging Australians to dig up their old mobile phones and take advantage of MobileMuster, a free mobile phone recycling service offered through its ...
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Mater Hospice in ward 5E for a while on Dec23 2009
MATER MERCY HOSPICE MOVES TEMPORARILY The Mercy Hospice at Calvary Mater Newcastle will undergo a full refurbishment and maintenance program in early 2010. While the refurbishment takes place, all patients, staff and essential equipment will be moving to Ward 5E which is located in the main hospital. ...
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Flying becomes a little more civilised on Dec23 2009
CHANGES TO PROHIBITED ITEMS AT FLIGHT SECURITY SCREENING From Christmas Day, a change to the Prohibited Items list will permit passengers at Newcastle Airport to take low risk items, such as knitting needles and nail files, through the security screening point into the departure lounge and onto an aircraft. ...
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January closures of Cooreei Bridge on Dec16 2009
COOREEI BRIDGE DUNGOG NIGHT-TIME CLOSURES The RTA and its contractors will be carrying out a series of evening bridge closures on Cooreei Bridge over the Williams River for essential maintenance and improvement work. Cooreei Bridge will be closed so re-decking and girder work ...
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Terrace police station for late 2010 on Dec16 2009
TENDER AWARDED FOR RAYMOND TERRACE POLICE STATION Minister for Police Michael Daley today announced that the tender for the new Raymond Terrace Police Station had been awarded, with construction on the new station expected to start shortly. Mr Daley said that Lahey Constructions Pty Limited would build ...
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Volunteers’ passion and commitment pays on Dec8 2009
UPPER HUNTER SHIRE SUCCESS IN VOLUNTEER GRANTS Nine community groups were successful through the Volunteer Grants Program 2009, delivered through the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, equating to $31 316 for the Shire Upper Hunter Shire Council’s Community Grants Officer Amelia Hohnen said ...
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Bishop Housden Hall on Oct30 2009
NEW LOCATION AND NAME FOR ANGLICAN DIOCESAN OFFICE The head office of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle is in the middle of relocating to a new inner-city site at 134 King Street, which will be known as Bishop Housden Hall in honour of the eighth Bishop of Newcastle, the ...
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Hexham traffic affected by power lines work on Oct26 2009
CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ON NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY SANDGATE FROM MONDAY EnergyAustralia advises motorists using Maitland Road (New England Highway) of changed traffic conditions around Ironbark Creek, Sandgate, from next Monday, October 26. EnergyAustralia crews will be upgrading a section of the high voltage overhead network supplying ...
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Waratah Engineering reprieve on Oct23 2009
GOVERNMENT RESCUES 120 ENGINEERING JOBS The NSW Government has secured the sale of Newcastle-based company Waratah Engineering saving 120 local jobs, Minister for State Development Ian Macdonald announced today. Mr Macdonald said Waratah Engineering was in administration and facing possible liquidation, but will now be purchased by ...
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Only one month left to lodge your tax return on Oct2 2009
31 OCTOBER 2009 DEADLINE FOR INCOME TAX RETURNS Acting Tax Commissioner Bruce Quigley has reminded people who are preparing their own returns not to leave it until the last minute. If you haven’t lodged your return, one of the easiest ways is using e-tax,” Mr ...
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Adamstown substation connects to grid on Sep30 2009
CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS GLEBE RD ADAMSTOWN EnergyAustralia advises changed traffic conditions in Glebe Road, Adamstown, for two nights from Wednesday, 30 September 2009, while underground electricity cable work in the area is carried out. The partial road closure will enable crews to safely connect the new Adamstown ...
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Hunter councils appointment on Sep25 2009
MICHAEL JOHNSEN ACTING CHAIR OF HUNTER COUNCILS The Board of Hunter Councils will appoint the Mayor of Upper Hunter Shire Council Cr Michael Johnsen as Acting Chair of the Board, when a long-term appointment ends this year. The Board of Hunter Councils is the peak advocacy and coordination ...
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CityRail changes 26-7th Sep on Sep25 2009
PLAN TRAIN TRAVEL 26, 27 SEPTEMBER 2009 CityRail will invest over $10 million to improve services on several suburban and intercity lines this weekend so customers should plan their trips ahead of time and factor in scheduled trackwork. CityRail spokeswoman, Marianne McCabe, said weekend trackwork would involve ...
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Still Bruce on Sep24 2009
PORT STEPHENS COUNCIL RE-ELECTS MAYOR MACKENZIE Port Stephens Councillors tonight re-elected Councillor Bruce MacKenzie to a further one-year term as Mayor. Unlike a number of neighbouring Councils, Port Stephens’ Mayor is not popularly elected and must face a vote by his fellow Councillors each ...
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Dalgarno Institute supports reduced hours for Queensland hotels
The Dalgarno Institute and its growing Coalition of concerned citizens continue to applaud and support endeavours to abate the alcohol related distress inflicted on our community. For over 150 years our movement has initiated, backed and collaborated with recommendations on ...Read on →
Wetlands ‘Animal Diversity’ festival
Sunday, 21 March 2010 ~ The Native Animal Trust Fund Wildlife Rescue Service (NATF) is hosting a day of celebration and education of the Hunter’s local wildlife at the Hunter Wetlands Centre, Shortland on Sunday 21st March. The Wildlife Rescue ...Read on →
Preparing a learning society for the future
The Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC) was advised by an Expert Working Group that breakthroughs in the science of learning, including brain function, motivation and the practice of teaching, have the potential to transform how individual Australians ...Read on →
Electricity price rise 60% over 3 years
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Debate rages as new coal loader goes online
A war of words accompanied the first coal train delivering export coal to Newcastle’s new billion-dollar coal loader. As Ports and Waterways Minister Paul McLeay lauded the “significant achievement,” a Sydney Morning Herald article sparked a ...Read on →
NSW Upper House keeps Carramar Nursing Home public
Greens MP and health spokesperson Lee Rhiannon won support today in the NSW Upper House for a Greens motion that calls on the NSW Government to scrap its plans to sell off beds in the Carramar Nursing Home in Leeton. ...Read on →
Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind
Parents Not Doing Enough To Protect Children Online Sixty-five percent of Australian parents do not take any precautions to protect their children online, according to research released by Microsoft. Microsoft’s “For Safety’s Sake” research, found that while ...Read on →
PIAC welcomes Australian consumer protection
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) welcomes the introduction of a single national consumer law. The Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009, passed today by the Senate, represents significant reform of consumer protection laws in Australia. ...Read on →
House debate Myall & Corrie Is
Thursday 18 March 2010 ~ Member for Port Stephens Craig Baumann MP will lead debate about the NSW Government’s handling of the Myall River and Corrie Island issue in NSW Parliament. Craig will be joined by former Shadow Environment Ministers ...Read on →
Powerful tips to switch off for Earth Hour
Hunter homes and businesses taking part in Earth Hour this month are being reminded about 10 simple tips to reduce energy use on the night and beyond. Earth Hour is 8.30pm on Saturday, March 27, 2010. EnergyAustralia’s energy efficiency ...Read on →
Discount Land for Affordable Housing
NSW Housing Minister Mr David Borger today revealed a plan to help low income families buy their own homes. Mr Borger said Housing NSW will soon offer discounted land to not-for-profit organisations to increase availability of affordable housing. ...Read on →
Lake Community Rates Council Services
A community survey found Lake Macquarie residents most satisfied with garbage and recycling services. One thousand randomly selected residents were asked their opinion on 62 services and how satisfied they were with them. Other highly-rated services were the ...Read on →
University releases Lonely Planet travel guide
The University of Newcastle is the first university in Australia to partner with Lonely Planet and release a customised travel guide for prospective students. Study Newcastle is an innovative new marketing approach highlighting the Newcastle lifestyle and giving ...Read on →
Volgren Tomago bus factory opens
A bus-building facility offering a potential 250 jobs opened at Tomago today [15 March 2010]. [Pictured: Brisbane Transport bus on Volgren chassis] Volgren Australia unveiled its body-building factory at the Hunter Industrial Estate at ...Read on →
Be a light in the darkness….make every hour Earth Hour
Reducing our carbon footprint is no longer an option, it’s an environmental imperative, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. For World Earth Hour, Transition Town Newcastle will gather community members together on the top of Braye Park, ...Read on →
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