From 1 February 2010 for 26 weeks a team of volunteers will be assisting the Rail Motor Society in Paterson to catalogue their collection of railway memorabilia. All volunteers will receive accredited Certificate in First Aid Level 1, training in Occupational Health and Safety, uniform and personal protective ...
Paterson Benefits from Conservation Volunteers Rail Heritage work on Feb1 2010
Volunteer sought to work on rail heritage at Paterson on Nov9 2009
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS NEW PROJECT WITH NSW OFFICE OF RAIL HERITAGE Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) is excited to announce a new partnership with the NSW Office of Rail Heritage that will see local and international volunteers assisting rail heritage volunteer organisations throughout NSW with maintenance and upkeep of historic rail ...
Song of praise to unsung heroes on Sep4 2009
NOMINATE A LOCAL HERO Do you know of an unsung hero in your community, that you think should be awarded for their selfless dedication to others? Paterson MP Bob Baldwin is now calling for nominations for Paterson Citizen of the Year 2009, which seeks to acknowledge everyday citizens ...
Senate blocks ‘valuable and sensible legislation’ on Aug18 2009
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND CRITICISES SENATE FAILURE TO PASS UNIVERSITY LEGISLATION Chancellor of the University of New England Dr Richard Torbay MP, and Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Pettigrew expressed great disappointment at the Senate’s failure to pass vital higher education legislation today. The comments came as the Senate voted ...
Tocal College graduates 270 students on Mar26 2009
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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
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 ...Read on →
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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