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Hunter-Central Rivers Region 0 25 50 75 Km
State of the catchments 2010 Riverine ecosystems Hunter–Central Rivers region State Plan target By 2015 there is an improvement in the condition of riverine ecosystems. Background The Hunter–Central Rivers region covers 37,000 km2 of the east coast of New South Wales; from Taree in the north, to Gosford and the coastal waterways of the Central Coast in the south, and from Newcastle in the east to the Merriwa Plateau and Great Dividing Range in the west (Figure 1). The region’s major waterways are the Manning, Karuah and Hunter rivers and the coastal waterways of Wallis Lake, Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie, Tuggerah Lake and Brisbane Water. The Manning River ows over a length of 250 km and its tributaries rise immediately north of and within Barrington Tops at an altitude of 1400 to 1500 m above sea level. The major tributaries of the Manning catchment are the Barnard and Nowendoc rivers, rising in the northern part of the valley, and the Barrington and Gloucester rivers, rising in the southern highland areas. The Barrington and Gloucester rivers ow in a north-easterly direction and the Barnard River in an easterly direction through alluvial valleys before entering the Manning River. In the lower reaches, the river is tidal and is often saline to Abbotts Falls near Wingham. A detailed technical report describes the methods used to derive the information contained in this report. At the time of publication of the State of the catchments (SOC) 2010 reports, the technical reports were being prepared for public release. When complete, they will be available on the NOW website: www.water.nsw.gov.au. -
Travel with the Kings of Newcastle and Enjoy the Beauty and Fragrance of Spring in the Southern Highlands
January Tuesday 26th Australia Day Cruise July Saturday 3rd Aberdeen Highland Games th February Tuesday 20 ANSTO Tour Friday 19th Hawkesbury Riverboat TOUR DATE TBC Christmas in July Thursday 25th Pits & Pubs Tour TOUR DATE TBC Christmas Markets March August Friday 5th Wallis Lakes Thursday 19th Ag Quip Friday 12th Delights of the Coast TOUR DATE TBC Archibald Prize Monday 22nd Mystery Monday Munch VARIOUS DATES VIVID Cruise April rd th September Sat 3 and Tues 6 Sydney Royal Easter TOUR DATE TBC Tea Gardens Discovery Show th TOUR DATE TBC Tulip Time Tuesday 13 Bushrangers Tales and Trails th October Tuesday 27 Follow The Lake Friday 8th Leura Flower Festival Monday 25th Barrington Tops May th Monday 17 Hawkesbury November Paddlewheeler Saturday 20th Shoppers Delight th Thursday 20 Touring Lake St Clair TOUR DATE TBC Historic Bridges June December st Tuesday 1 Scone Races TOUR DATE TBC Nepean Belle th Saturday 19 Shoppers Delight Paddlewheeler th Friday 25 Craft & Quilt Fair TOUR DATE TBC Hunter Valley Christmas th Saturday 26 Craft & Quilt Fair Lights th Saturday 26 Good Food & Wine TOUR DATE TBC Boxing Day Cruise Looking for a Gift idea? Order a Kings Gift Voucher today! Kings Day Tours RIVERBOAT POSTMAN The Hawkesbury Riverboat Postman is the last of its kind and still provides mail, groceries and the odd assortment of articles to the people along The River. Includes morning tea, cruise and lunch. FEBRUARY TH FRIDAY 19 FEBRAURY 2021 Departs: 7:30am Cost: $95 per person PITS AND PUBS WITH ED TONKS Ed Tonks, one of the Hunter Valley’s living legends and best known historians, ‘Pits and Pubs’ tour captures a bygone era, facilitating a sense of community. -
Annual Report 2006-2007: Part 2 – Overview
24 international broadcasting then... The opening transmission of Radio Australia in December 1939, known then as “Australia Calling”. “Australia Calling… Australia Calling”, diminishing series of transmission “hops” announced the clipped voice of John Royal around the globe. For decades to come, through the crackle of shortwave radio. It was listeners would tune their receivers in the a few days before Christmas 1939. Overseas early morning and dusk and again at night broadcasting station VLQ 2—V-for-victory, to receive the clearest signals. Even then, L-for-liberty, Q-for-quality—had come alive signal strength lifted and fell repeatedly, to the impending terror of World War II. amid the atmospheric hash. The forerunner of Radio Australia broadcast Australia Calling/Radio Australia based itself in those European languages that were still in Melbourne well south of the wartime widely used throughout South-East Asia at “Brisbane Line” and safe from possible the end of in the colonial age—German, Dutch, Japanese invasion. Even today, one of Radio French, Spanish and English. Australia’s principal transmitter stations is located in the Victorian city of Shepparton. Transmission signals leapt to the ionosphere —a layer of electro-magnetic particles By 1955, ABC Chairman Sir Richard Boyer surrounding the planet—before reflecting summed up the Radio Australia achievement: down to earth and bouncing up again in a “We have sought to tell the story of this section 2 25 country with due pride in our achievements international broadcasting with Australia and way of life, but without ignoring the Television. Neither the ABC nor, later, differences and divisions which are inevitable commercial owners of the service could in and indeed the proof of a free country”. -
Pacific National Greta Provisioning Facility Biodiversity Offset Package
Pacific National Greta Provisioning Facility Biodiversity Offset Package January 2013 Contents 1. Executive Summary ................................................................ 1 2. Introduction ............................................................................. 3 2.1 Overview ........................................................................................ 3 2.2 Objectives ...................................................................................... 4 2.3 Relationship with Existing Reports .................................................. 6 2.4 Site Context .................................................................................... 6 2.5 BioBanking ................................................................................... 10 2.6 Glossary of Terms ........................................................................ 11 3. Methodology ......................................................................... 14 3.1 Desktop Assessment .................................................................... 14 3.2 BioBanking Assessment and Credit Calculation ............................ 14 3.3 Potential Offset Property Comparison ........................................... 15 3.4 Site Survey ................................................................................... 16 3.5 Staff Qualifications ........................................................................ 17 4. Existing Environment ............................................................ 21 4.1 Development Area ....................................................................... -
Roads Thematic History
Roads and Maritime Services Roads Thematic History THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ROADS AND TRAFFIC AUTHORITY HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION REGISTER Thematic History Second Edition, 2006 RTA Heritage and Conservation Register – Thematic History – Second Edition 2006 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ROADS AND TRAFFIC AUTHORITY HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION REGISTER Thematic History Second Edition, 2006 Compiled for the Roads and Traffic Authority as the basis for its Heritage and Conservation (Section 170) Register Terry Kass Historian and Heritage Consultant 32 Jellicoe Street Lidcombe NSW, 2141 (02) 9749 4128 February 2006 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2 RTA Heritage and Conservation Register – Thematic History – Second Edition 2006 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Cover illustration: Peak hour at Newcastle in 1945. Workers cycling to work join the main Maitland Road at the corner of Ferndale Street. Source: GPO1, ML, 36269 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3 RTA Heritage and Conservation Register – Thematic History – Second Edition 2006 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Abbreviations DMR Department of Main Roads, 1932-89 DMT Department of Motor Transport, 1952-89 GPO1 Government Printer Photo Collection 1, Mitchell Library MRB Main Roads Board, 1925-32 SRNSW State Records of New South -
NSW HRSI NEWS April 2016
NSW HRSI NEWSLETTER Issue 7 HRSI NSW HRSI NEWS April 2016 A view of the worn out Taleeban railway station as seen in 1979 (Gordon Ross collection) NSW HERITAGE RAILWAY STATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE NEWS ISSUE N.7 WELCOME to the seventh important tourist aspect which Paterson (vale), Adrian newsletter of NSWHRSI. The generates interest for some further Compton, Philip Vergison, Mark objective of this newsletter is to tourists to come and see what’s left Zanker, Peter Enlund, Jim inform, educate and provide of NSW railway. Lippitts, Douglas Moyle, William insights about the latest updates, Carter, Ken Sauerbier, Weston plans and heritage news relating to Phil Buckley, NSW HRSI Editor Langford, Temora Shire Council. Heritage Railway Stations and Infrastructure (HRSI) across NSW. Copyright © 2014 - 2016 NSWHRSI . The news in is separated into 4 core All photos and information remains Newsletter index NSW regions – Northern, Western property of NSWHRSI / Phil Buckley and Southern NSW and Sydney. unless stated to our various WELCOME / MAIN NEWS 1 contributors / original photographers or donors. MAIN NEWS CULCAIRN TO COROWA RAILWAY BRANCH LINE REVIEW – PART 2 2 PAINT IT. Sydney Trains and Northern NSW reporters – TrainsLink NSW and John Holland Gordon Ross 5 MINUTES WITH ….PETER BURR 16 Rail have been busy last year and into 2016 repainting, upgrading and Western NSW reporters – Phil NORTHERN NSW 20 maintaining many heritage railway Pedley stations across Sydney and NSW. WESTERN NSW 22 This indicates signs of good social Southern NSW reporters – Greg and heritage responsibility by the Finster, Angela Rodwell SOUTHERN NSW 29 NSW Government in protecting its current heritage. -
Regional Climate Projections: Hunter, Central and Lower North Coast Region of New South Wales
TECHNICAL REPORT 2 • JULY 2015 RegionalTECHNICAL Climate REPORT Projections 2 • JULY 2015 TECHNICAL REPORT 2 • JULY 2015 Regional Climate Projections: Hunter, Central and Lower North Coast Region of New South Wales A This report was prepared for the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy This report has been funded through the Australian Government’s Biodiversity Fund Author: Dr Karen Blackmore, School of Design, Communication and Information Technology Newcastle Innovation (The University of Newcastle) Enquires to: Hunter & Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy c/o- Environment Division Hunter Councils Inc. PO Box 3137 THORNTON NSW 2322 Phone: (02) 4978 4020 Email: [email protected] © HCCREMS (2015) ISBN: Suggested bibliographic citation: HCCREMS 2015: A review of Regional Climate Projections for the Hunter, Central and Lower North Coast Region of New South Wales, HCCREMS. Disclaimer: This document has been compiled in good faith, exercising all due care and attention. Hunter Councils Inc and the author do not accept responsibility for inaccurate or incomplete information. Readers should seek professional advice when applying information to their specific circumstances Copyright: This work is copyright. It may be produced in whole or in part for study or training purposes subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgement of the source. It is not intended for commercial sale or use. Reproduction for purposes other than those listed above requires written permission from the authors. TECHNICAL REPORT 2 • JULY 2015 Regional Climate Projections Contents 1. Executive summary ..................................................................................................5 1.1. Review of historical climate data and reference periods ...................................................5 1.2. Review and validation of 2009 regional climate projections ..............................................5 1.3. -
Hunter Investment Prospectus 2016 the Hunter Region, Nsw Invest in Australia’S Largest Regional Economy
HUNTER INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS 2016 THE HUNTER REGION, NSW INVEST IN AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST REGIONAL ECONOMY Australia’s largest Regional economy - $38.5 billion Connected internationally - airport, seaport, national motorways,rail Skilled and flexible workforce Enviable lifestyle Contact: RDA Hunter Suite 3, 24 Beaumont Street, Hamilton NSW 2303 Phone: +61 2 4940 8355 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rdahunter.org.au AN INITIATIVE OF FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT WELCOMES CONTENTS Federal and State Government Welcomes 4 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Australia’s future depends on the strength of our regions and their ability to Introducing the Hunter progress as centres of productivity and innovation, and as vibrant places to live. 7 History and strengths The Hunter Region has great natural endowments, and a community that has shown great skill and adaptability in overcoming challenges, and in reinventing and Economic Strength and Diversification diversifying its economy. RDA Hunter has made a great contribution to these efforts, and 12 the 2016 Hunter Investment Prospectus continues this fine work. The workforce, major industries and services The prospectus sets out a clear blueprint of the Hunter’s future direction as a place to invest, do business, and to live. Infrastructure and Development 42 Major projects, transport, port, airports, utilities, industrial areas and commercial develpoment I commend RDA Hunter for a further excellent contribution to the progress of its region. Education & Training 70 The Hon Warren Truss MP Covering the extensive services available in the Hunter Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Innovation and Creativity 74 How the Hunter is growing it’s reputation as a centre of innovation and creativity Living in the Hunter 79 STATE GOVERNMENT Community and lifestyle in the Hunter The Hunter is the biggest contributor to the NSW economy outside of Sydney and a jewel in NSW’s rich Business Organisations regional crown. -
Government Gazette of 2 November 2012
4517 Government Gazette OF THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES Number 116 Friday, 2 November 2012 Published under authority by the Department of Premier and Cabinet LEGISLATION Online notification of the making of statutory instruments Week beginning 22 October 2012 THE following instruments were officially notified on the NSW legislation website (www.legislation.nsw.gov.au) on the dates indicated: Proclamations commencing Acts Courts and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2012 No 60 (2012-531) — published LW 26 October 2012 Regulations and other statutory instruments Law Enforcement and National Security (Assumed Identities) General Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation 2012 (2012-532) — published LW 26 October 2012 Road Amendment (Miscellaneous) Rules 2012 (2012-533) — published LW 26 October 2012 Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation 2012 (2012-534) — published LW 26 October 2012 Road Transport (General) Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation 2012 (2012-535) — published LW 26 October 2012 Security Industry Amendment Regulation 2012 (2012-536) — published LW 26 October 2012 Environmental Planning Instruments Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (State Significant Infrastructure—Northern Beaches Hospital Precinct) Order 2012 (2012-537) — published LW 26 October 2012 Murray Local Environmental Plan 2011 (Amendment No 1) (2012-539) — published LW 26 October 2012 State Environmental Planning Policy (Western Sydney Parklands) Amendment 2012 (2012-538) — published LW 26 October 2012 Waverley Local Environmental Plan 2012 (2012-540) — published LW 26 October 2012 4518 OFFICIAL NOTICES 2 November 2012 Assents to Acts ACTS OF PARLIAMENT ASSENTED TO Legislative Assembly Office, Sydney 22 October 2012 IT is hereby notified, for general information, that Her Excellency the Governor has, in the name and on behalf of Her Majesty, this day assented to the undermentioned Acts passed by the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council of New South Wales in Parliament assembled, viz.: Act No. -
Munibung Musings
Munibung Musings No.2 - Autumn 2019 Stop Press Proposed conservation park has been placed on the market The Newcastle Herald (9.3.2019) carried the story in the Commercial Property section of Domain, under the The pitch to headline: Munibung Hill being sold developers by Renee Valentine ‘A superb development “A Speers Point property of around 80 hectares of land at 1A opportunity now and Raymond Street is being marketed by Barry Price, Ray White into the future.’ Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, and John Parnham, of Ray White Commercial. That can only mean a challenge to the current area- It has development application approval for 115 residential lots on a small part of the site, which is bordered by Boolaroo, Zoned E2 to allow for more Warners Bay and Macquarie Hills. streets and housing. That would be another case of Is this what we can look forward to on The landmark property has been held by its current owners for Munibung Hill in the future as the around 80 years and enjoys extensive views of Lake Macquarie “mission creep” and that result of this 80 ha sell off? and Mount Sugarloaf. would mean in addition to the approved 115 lots on 11 ha, another 721 residential “It’s a very large piece of land and twice the size of most of the lots on 69 ha, in place of this important conservation suburbs around it," Mr Price said. “It’s got some outstanding lake views from many many places and is 800 metres from the and wildlife area. Urban forest destroyed. -
Government Gazette of the STATE of NEW SOUTH WALES Number 187 Friday, 28 December 2007
Government Gazette OF THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES Number 187 Friday, 28 December 2007 Published under authority by Communications and Advertising Summary of Affairs FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) Part 3 All agencies, subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1989, are required to publish in the Freedom of Information Government Gazette, an up-to-date Summary of Affairs. The requirements are specified in section 14 of Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act. The Summary of Affairs has to contain a list of each of the Agency's policy documents, advice on how the agency's most recent Statement of Affairs may be obtained and contact details for accessing this information. The Summaries have to be published by the end of June and the end of December each year and need to be delivered to Communications and Advertising two weeks prior to these dates. CONTENTS LOCAL COUNCILS Page Page Page Armidale Dumaresq Council 429 Gosford City Council 567 Richmond Valley Council 726 Ashfield Municipal Council 433 Goulburn Mulwaree Council 575 Riverina Water County Council 728 Auburn Council 435 Greater Hume Shire Council 582 Rockdale City Council 729 Ballina Shire Council 437 Greater Taree City Council 584 Rous County Council 732 Bankstown City Council 441 Great Lakes Council 578 Shellharbour City Council 736 Bathurst Regional Council 444 Gundagai Shire Council 586 Shoalhaven City Council 740 Baulkham Hills Shire Council 446 Gunnedah Shire Council 588 Singleton Council 746 Bega Valley Shire Council 449 Gwydir Shire Council 592 -
Finalised Priority Assessment List for 2010-11 for the Commonwealth Heritage List
Finalised Priority Assessment List for the Commonwealth Heritage List for 2010-2011 Assessment Name of Place Description Completion Date New South Wales Albury Post Office 570 Dean Street, on the north-east corner Dean and Kiewa Streets, Albury. 30/06/2011 Armidale Post Office 158 Beardy Street, corner Faulkner Street, Armidale. 30/06/2011 Bankstown Airport Air Traffic Control Tower Located at Bankstown Airport, Bankstown, Tower Road, comprising only the Bankstown Airport 30/06/2011 Control Tower. Botany Post Office 2 Banksia Street, corner Wilson Lane, Botany. 30/06/2011 Broken Hill Post Office 258-260 Argent Street, corner of Chloride Street, Broken Hill. 30/06/2011 Casino Post Office 102 Barker Street, Casino. 30/06/2011 Forbes Post Office 118 Lachlan Street, corner Court Street, Forbes. 30/06/2011 Glen Innes Post Office 319 Grey Street, corner Meade Street, Glen Innes. 30/06/2011 Goulburn Post Office 165 Auburn Street, Goulburn. 30/06/2011 Inverell Post Office 97-105 Otho Street, Inverell. 30/06/2011 Kempsey Post Office 3-5 Smith Street, corner Belgrave Street, Kempsey. 30/06/2011 Kiama Post Office 24 Terralong Street, corner Manning Street, Kiama. 30/06/2011 Llandilo International Transmitter Station About 600ha, Stoney Creek Road, Shanes Park, comprising the whole of Lot 1 DP447543. 30/06/2011 Macksville Post Office Cowper Street, corner River Street, Macksville. 30/06/2011 Maitland Post Office 381 High Street, corner Bourke Street, Maitland. 30/06/2011 Mudgee Post Office 80 Market Street, corner Perry Street, Mudgee. 30/06/2011 Muswellbrook Post Office 7 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook. 30/06/2011 Narrabri Post Office and former Telegraph 138-140 Maitland Street, corner Doyle Street, Narrabri.