Flag raised outside Port Stephens Hunter Police District stations to strengthen bond between police and Aboriginal communities

Ellie-Marie Watts
May 5 2021 - 10:00am
UNITED: Deputy Commissioner Gary Worboys, Maurice Perry, Dean French, Acting Supt Kylie Phillips, Acting Assistant Commissioner Northern Region Chad Gillies at Raymond Terrace Police Station on Tuesday. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts
UNITED: Deputy Commissioner Gary Worboys, Maurice Perry, Dean French, Acting Supt Kylie Phillips, Acting Assistant Commissioner Northern Region Chad Gillies at Raymond Terrace Police Station on Tuesday. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

Three stations within the Port Stephens Hunter Police District have become some of the first in the state to begin flying the Aboriginal flag as part of a move to further strengthen police ties with First Nations people.

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Ellie-Marie Watts

A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.

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