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Registrations are still being taken for primary school-aged children to take part in the NRL's League Stars Program due to kick off in Raymond Terrace on Tuesday.
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The six-session non-contact skill development program provides an ideal introduction to rugby league for children aged 5 to 12.
The sessions will be held a Lakeside Sporting Complex, home of the Raymond Terrace Roosters Junior Rugby League Club.
The program will begin on Tuesday, October 27 and end Tuesday, December 1. The sessions run 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
The cost for the six weekly sessions is $75.
For more information on the program go to www.leaguestars.com or contact Luke Lawrence via email at llawrence@nrl.com.au or on 0402 892 487.
Problem waste drop off
Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station will host a free problem waste drop-off day for Port Stephens residents on Saturday, October 24 from 8am to 12pm.
Waste accepted includes scrap metal, e-waste, paint, batteries, oils, gas bottles, fluorescent tubes/globes and fire extinguishers.
Funding to provide more free legal support
Port Stephens residents impacted by COVID-19 and family and domestic violence will benefit from a funding boost to the state's community legal assistance sector.
The NSW Government's allocation of $5.43 million in federal funding to the state's community legal centres, including the one in the Hunter, is expected to support residents experiencing disadvantage and discrimination.
"The global health and economic crises have had a profound impact on our local area, with people across our community experiencing job losses, tenancy issues and financial insecurity," Member of the Legislative Council, Taylor Martin, said.
"This funding injection will support our hard-working community legal centres, including the Hunter Community Legal Centre, provide free legal help to those most in need."
Attorney General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Mark Speakman, said almost 80 per cent of the $5.43 million funding hadbeen allocated to services for people facing domestic and family violence.
"Recent alarming reports have suggested the pandemic is increasing the risk of domestic abuse in the home," Mr Speakman said. "This investment will help victim-survivors get the legal support need, hold perpetrators to account and ultimately save lives."
To find out how community legal centres can support you visit the Community Legal Centres NSW website.
Calls for community to celebrate first Love Water Day
Hunter Water is encouraging Port Stephens residents to join in on a social media campaign to celebrate its first Love Water Day.
Held on Saturday, October 24, Love Water Day aims to raise awareness of water conservation and promote smart water choices.
The online event encourages residents and businesses to show the water saving choices they make by posting a photo or short video on Facebook or Instagram, tagging @ourhunterwater and using the hash tags #LoveWater and #LoveWaterDay.
"We know our community is smart in how it uses water, whether it's by watering their garden to avoid the hottest part of the day, taking shorter showers, scraping dishes instead of rinsing them or fixing leaks around their homes," Hunter Water managing director Darren Cleary said.
"It's important that we maintain these water saving behaviours, particularly as we head into summer, and ensure that we're saving our precious resource now and for future generations."
For more information on ways you can love water, visit hunterwater.com.au/lovewater.