Port Stephen
The popular Little Beach boat ramp will close from Tuesday 13 July for a $2 million upgrade that will make launching boats from the ramp easier.
Mayor Ryan Palmer and Councillor John Nell at the existing Little Beach boat ramp
The project has been made possible through a $1.67 million grant from the NSW Government’s Boating Now program and additional funding from Council.
Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer says the long wait for a better boat ramp is almost over.
“Little Beach boat ramp is one of the most popular ramps in the state, and this upgrade can’t come soon enough for many in our community.
TRAGEDY: 4-year-old Girl Drowns at Port Stephens
June 2, 2021
A young girl has tragically lost her life, after a kayaking accident in Port Stephens yesterday.
Emergency services rushed to the Karuah River on Tanilba Road near Lemon Tree Passage at about 2:30pm, following reports a child had fallen off a kayak.
When they arrived, they managed to pull the 4-year-old from the water and administered CPR.
She was then rushed to the John Hunter Hospital with a police escort, but sadly she couldn’t be revived.
A report will now be prepared for the Coroner.
Police are also investigating.
Emergency services were called to Kirrang Drive, just after 3.30pm.
Three ambulance crews and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the accident.
It’s understood the girl was riding a bicycle at the time of the accident.
The 34-year-old Lemon Tree Passage truck driver, who was working for an excavation business, has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
He’s assisting police with inquiries.
Reporter Madison Scott was live in Medowie, a short time after it happened.
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Police seek information after home invasions across Hunter
Police are appealing for public assistance following two home invasions in the Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions.
About 4.15am on Tuesday 23 March 2021, three men allegedly forced entry to a home at Lemon Tree Passage, and seriously assaulted a man. The men were armed with a hammer and a knife.
In the second incident, about 2pm on Thursday 25 March 2021, two men allegedly forced entry to a home at Kahibah and seriously assaulted a man. The men were armed with a pole and bat.
Detectives attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District are conducting investigations into links between both incidents.