Newcastle Herald
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Community
Warrior of plastic recycling named Hunter Hero
RECOGNITION: Hunter Hero winner Samantha Cross from Plastic Police with Hunter Water managing director Darren Cleary on a bench made from recycled plastic that was sourced through the Plastic Police program. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
Sage Swinton
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How a group of Hunter Heroes are working to restore a large habitat for small frogs
Local Land Services Hunter volunteers Tom Mailler, Dave Kennedy, Jarrah Pratley, Wayne Vernon, Bree Harding and Steff Holterhoff.
Sage Swinton
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Kevins' share a commitment to Hunter's botanic gardens
Sage Swinton
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PASSION: Kevin Stokes and Kevin McDonald are founding members of the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and are still heavily involved to this day. Picture: supplied
The underwater group diving into science
Sage Swinton
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UNDER THE SEA: Combined Hunter Underwater Group member Meryl Larkin observing a sea hare. Picture: supplied
Newcastle business recycling mattresses to divert from landfill
RECYCLING: Soft Landing Newcastle manager Josh Glanville and staff member Ryan Cross. Picture: Supplied
Sage Swinton
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Rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing turtles in Port Stephens
Ellie-Marie Watts
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BIG MOMENT: Ben Sharp releasing Ally the green sea turtle in Boat Harbour on October 21 about six weeks after he rescued her. Pictures: Supplied
Dismantling the Pacific trash island, one straw at a time
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Volunteer Jack Farley collects single-use plastics from the beach for Take 3 for the Sea; an ocean conservation project that grew from the Central Coast to the whole world.
Port Stephens group providing voice for koalas when they need it most
Sage Swinton
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Port Stephens group providing voice for koalas when they need it most
Your News
Future of Myuna Bay lies in limbo as council staves off decision
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The Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre has been closed since 2019. Picture by David Stewart
Madeline Link
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What's on
Cafe owner offers free Santa photos to help locals feeling the pinch
Madeline Link
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Lynch's Hub owner Blake Forrester will offer free Santa photos to help families feeling the pinch this year. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
'Give us answers': come Monday, Myuna Bay could be flattened for good
Madeline Link
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The Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre has been closed since 2019. Picture by David Stewart
Mayor urges locals to dig deep and give generously to Christmas appeal
Madeline Link
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Mayor Kay Fraser, Samaritans spokeswoman Carissa Gallen and students from Speers Point Public School at the launch. Picture supplied
What's on
'It's about a culture change': joining forces for domestic violence awareness
Anna Falkenmire
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Police have partnered with Rotary clubs to raise awareness about domestic and family violence. File picture
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So youve had a baby? Wed love to see a photo
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So youve had a baby? Wed love to see a photo
Short Story Competition
Test your writing skills with the 2024 Newcastle Herald short story competition
Test your writing skills with the 2024 Newcastle Herald short story competition
Have Your Say
Writer Shea Evans wins Newcastle Herald's 2023 short story competition
Simon McCarthy
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Newcastle writer Shea Evans has won the 2023 Newcastle Herald Short Story Competition. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
Short Story Competition: Inopportune storm
Barry Collin
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Picture by Peter Lorimer.
Short Story Competition 2023: Carrion
Vanessa Wills
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Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
Short Story Competition: Facing North
Dan Shushko
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Picture by Peter Lorimer
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