Monthly Archives: March 2013

What You Are Missing On PSC Webcam…

Unplugged But Not Unrecorded……. Port Stephens Council has unplugged their Webcam, and they have threatened TRRA members that they suspected were recording proceedings on their iPhones, however a video recording of the circus that ensued when the Mayor decided not to … Continue reading

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Maccas Sand – March Update

Port Stephens Council dodges $8.5 million legal challenge…………. Port Stephens Examiner Story March 25: HERE As posted on this site earlier: Patricia Ann (Towers) says: March 22, 2013 at 12:57 pm LAND ACQUISITION (JUST TERMS COMPENSATION) ACT 1991 Notice of Rescission … Continue reading

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What Are Section 94 Funds……….?

Development Contributions for the benefit of all in Port Stephens.     TRRA Info for Members, Posted by: Colin Howard, TRRA Liaison Officer Many people have asked “what is this Section 94 funding we keep hearing hear about?”  Section 94 refers to contributions … Continue reading

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Tourisim Forum – Report

 TRRA TOURISM FORUM – 11 MARCH 2013   “REVITALISING THE VISITOR ECONOMY” A full report on the forum is available: HERE BACKGROUND REPORTS For those with large download capacity and lots of spare time to read, the following are links to … Continue reading

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Soldiers Point Marina – March Update

At the TRRA meeting held on 11 February, 2013, Colin Howard, President of the Soldiers Point Community Group gave a comprehensive update on the revised proposal submitted by the proponent in October last year: HERE. He highlighted the continued inadequacy … Continue reading

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Tourism Forum

“REVITALISING THE VISITOR ECONOMY” A TOURISM FORUM FOR EVERYONE                                     BRING YOUR IDEAS Your chance to hear a prominent speaker on Tourism MR JOHN KING, CHAIRMAN OF AUSTRALIAN TOURISM EXPORT COUNCIL MONDAY 11 MARCH 2013 – 7.30 PM Nelson Bay Bowling … Continue reading

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Democracy Disconnected!

WEBCAST WILL NOT RESTART 05 March Newcastle Herald Story HERE Despite valiant attempts by Crs John Nell, Geoff Dingle and Peter Kafer with their notice of motion last night (5.3.13) to rescind the 11 December motion of Council, the webcast … Continue reading

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