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Alexander Park Dressage, Salt Ash Pony Club or Bruce’s BMX?

Posted on October 9, 2015 by

What sort of example does Port Stephens Council set to developers and construction companies if it allows itself and its Mayor to behave in this manner? Any wonder it cannot get others to comply with the rules if it does not … Continue reading →

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TRRA DA Watch

Posted on September 27, 2015 by

Our TRRA Planning Sub Committee monitors all D.A.’s of interest submitted to Council and the Department  of Planning and regularly updates Committee Members on current  submissions etc. We thought that this information should be shared with our membership so check … Continue reading →

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Will The Port Stephens Ratepayers Ever Get the ‘Cabbage’ from the Cabbage Tree Road Sand Mine? Part 2

Posted on August 20, 2015 by

HOT ISSUES This story just keeps evolving as we research it. The Cabbage Tree Mine has now been on the agenda for the Council Meeting 28 July 2015, so this a continuation of the story from Part 1. However it … Continue reading →

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An Evening with Macka…………..

Posted on August 6, 2015 by

  Examiner 13 December 2016: Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association issues apology to mayor Bruce MacKenzie And in a parallel universe: Examiner 26 December 2016: OPINION: Port Stephens Council and residents united in 2016 to fight to state government on merger … Continue reading →

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Macka’s Sand To Increase Sand Truck Movements 200%

Posted on August 5, 2015 by

Examiner 18 March 2016: Macka’s Sand gains approval for additional 14 truck movements  Newcastle Herald 16 Feb 2016: Port Stephens mayor Bruce MacKenzie’s family sand quarry stands alone in compliance audit  Update From Community Forum – 08 August 2015 Examiner 11 August … Continue reading →

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Cabbage Tree Road Sandmine

Posted on July 25, 2015 by

Will The Port Stephens Ratepayers Ever Get the ‘Cabbage’ from the Cabbage Tree Road Sand Mine? Part 1 This story above was edited 01 August 2015 as further information was received. There is a fair bit of detail in this … Continue reading →

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Ratepayers Millions Down The Drains?

Posted on July 19, 2015 by

Update 05 April 2016. TRRA have been monitoring the developments in this story for some time. A full report soon! Newcastle Herald 5 April 2016: Port Stephens Council has until 5pm Wednesday to withdraw a key document from a legal case … Continue reading →

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Positive Planning Initatives

Posted on June 14, 2015 by

New Development Control Plan on right track Port Stephens Council will be adopting a new Development Control Plan (DCP) later this year.  TRRA made a major Submission on the Draft which was on exhibition in early 2015  We welcome both … Continue reading →

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General Meeting Minutes 2015

Posted on April 17, 2015 by

Minutes Minutes Of TRRA General Meeting, 09 November 2015 Minutes Of Annual General Meeting 14 September 2015 Minutes Of TRRA General Meeting, 10 August 2015 Minutes Of TRRA General Meeting, 11 May 2015 Meet The Candidates Forum’, Monday 09 March 2015 Comprehensive … Continue reading →

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Samurai/TreEscape Updates

Posted on January 31, 2015 by

For The Full Story On Samurai Beach Resort Read: 1. Samurai Beach Resort – The Naked Truth 2. Samurai Beach Resort – More Naked Truths 3. Samurai Beach Resort – The Last Naked Truth?  Update 31January 2015: The Saga Continues…… The PSC … Continue reading →

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