Article by Angie Francisco
Lake Nominations Open for State Medal
Nominations are now open for a State Medal to recognise the people who gave selflessly to assist others during the storm emergency response period of 8-15 June 2007.
On behalf of the Premier of New South Wales, Morris Iemma, Lake Macquarie City Council is accepting nominations until midday Monday 13 August 2007 .
Source: ABC Online
Craig Baumann, the state Liberal MP for Port Stephens, in the New South Wales Hunter region, says a lack of police presence is contributing to lawlessness on the Tiligerry Peninsula.
Residents held a meeting last night to consider possible solutions to the area’s crime problem.
Mr Baumann says policing in Port Stephens is stretched, because it falls within the Maitland-based lower Hunter area command, which has a huge area to cover.
"That’s 8,000 square kilometres and everybody knows at night there are only two vehicles to cover the area, so it really is a geographic problem," he said.
"We’ve been fighting very hard for and we hope to get a Port Stephens’ local area command, presumably based in Raymond Terrace, that will allow local police to look after the local community."
Citizen Photographer: Edward Cross
Sun…sea…music and jumping castles made yesterday’s "We Can’t Be Beaten" tribute concert a great day.
In front of an estimated 1,800 crowd, local bands paid tribute to the heroes and volunteers who came to the region’s aid during the "storm".
"The sun came out…crowd were keyed up and we rocked" said event organiser Craig "Rosie" Rosevear
"Also…I would like to personally thank the staff at Companion Credit Union for not only financially supporting this community event, but selling our tribute "We Can’t Be Beaten" music single".
The "We Can’t Be Beaten" music single is still available at any Companion Credit Union branch with all proceeds being donated to the local SES.
To revisit the "We Can’t Be Beaten" Day go to our special commemorative picture gallery.
"We Can’t Be Beaten’ Family Fun Day and Tribute Concert
Craig ‘Rosie’ Rosevear has announced today his released the final running sheet for Sunday’s tribute extravaganza.
Time: 11am to 4pm
Venue: Newcastle’s Foreshore Park
For further details go to "We Can’t Be Beaten’ Family Fun Day and Tribute Concert web page
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Hunter Business Chamber and Hudson, a leading provider of recruitment, talent management and managed services, agree that the Hunter business community is unlikely to return to normal following recent storms for many weeks to come.
A Hunter Business Chamber survey of local business owners carried out after the storm showed 28% expected to take seven days or longer to return their business premises to normal, however Doug Parrish Chief Executive Officer of Hunter Business Chamber believes this is only one step in the process.
If you’ve got it, it’s best to flaunt it!
And today…an eclectic mix of Newcastle rockers, rescue service volunteers, sporting personalities and heaps of others did. Recording a stomping version of Rose Tattoo’s "We Can’t Be Beaten".
The single is due to be released mid-July and will be available for purchase from Companion Credit Union branches. Other venues will be announced soon.
All proceeds will be donate to participating volunteer and rescue services.
The video was shot at Tighes Hill TAFE campus by Sticky Advertising and will be edited by Stuart Glover at One80 Digital Post. All involved have kindly donated their services and facilities to support this great concept.
The video production was shown on NBN News last night. It is featured in the Newcastle Herald today and Craig Rosevear was interviewed by David & Tanya on KOFM this morning.
If you would like to get involved or donate, please conatct Gordon Whitehead on 02 49695002 or just email info@huntersbest.com.au
Local rocker Craig “Rosie” Rosevear is the driving force behind a music single and family concert day to pay tribute to, and raise funds for the volunteer and rescue services who worked so valiantly during the June long weekend storm.
Rosevear has recorded a stomping version of the aptly titled Rose Tattoo anthem “We Can’t Be Beaten” with a host of local music legends including Grant Walmsley (Screaming Jets).
A video for the song will be shot on Thursday 5 July at the Tighes Hill TAFE campus featuring local sporting identities, Ben Donaldson, Hunter Jaegers, Newcastle Jets, emergency, volunteers, Police and more, with editing to be done by Sticky Advertising at One80 Digital Post.
“We Can’t Be Beaten” is also the name for a free tribute concert Rosevear is organizing to say thanks to everyone who worked so hard to help the community during the storms and flooding.
The concert is slated for 22 July on the Newcastle Foreshore with a strong line-up of family and rock acts already committed.
Companion Credit Union has already signed on as major sponsor for the event with a generous donation to assist with the staging of the event.
The single will be available to purchase at Companion Credit Union branches throughout the region.
The video and concert details will be available to view online at huntersbest.com.au.
All funds raised from the single and concert will be donated to registered local rescue and aid charities.
Media are invited to cover the video shoot at Tighes Hill TAFE from 2pm Thursday 5 July 2007. Craig Rosevear is available for interviews to discuss the single and event.
If you would like to get involved or donate, please contact
Gordon Whitehead on 02 49695002 or just email info@huntersbest.com.au
The Wallsend Town Committee in Newcastle says buildings in the suburb may have to be demolished or undergo extensive repairs, while some businesses may never reopen after last month’s devastating floods.
The local business community on the New South Wales central coast, held a storm recovery meeting last night to look at ways to help local shops reopen their doors.
Committee chairman, Father Robert Catt, says an audit of local shops is currently being conducted to catalogue the extent of the damage.
Author: KELY BURKE Source: SMH.COM.AU
NEWCASTLE has become one of the cheapest cities in the country for grocery shopping. But NSW is becoming more expensive, rising from the second cheapest state in 2003 to the fourth dearest, behind Tasmania, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Based on an analysis of 33 staple items in 111 supermarkets across 23 cities, the consumer watchdog organisation Choice found the cheapest deal at Coles in Prahran, Melbourne. The dearest supermarket of all was IGA in Dubbo West, where it cost an extra $27 for the same 33 items.
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