HINTON – Land Near Hunter River Considered for Housing Pipeline

 BY PETER HYSLOP

Port Stephens Council will tonight consider a proposal to put an estate near the banks of the Hunter River in the pipeline for future subdivision.

Community consultation has returned mixed responses, some are concerned of flooding impacts- Council says a large majority of the site is elevated and not identified as flood prone land.

The site at 20 Nulla Nulla Lane could provide an additional 25 to 35 houses. The proposal’s been submitted by Patch Planning.

Nulla Nulla Lane at Hinton. Credit: Google Maps / Airbus

Hunter residents invited to SES flood forums

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Hunter residents are being encouraged to attend a series of community flood forums, starting this Saturday.

It's a chance to hear from the State Emergency Service and provide feedback from the community on past and future flood responses.

The first local event is being hosted at Wollombi RFS Shed at 12:30pm on Sunday 23 October.

It'll visit Broke Community Hall at 12:30pm on Saturday 5 November, and Hinton School of Arts at 12:30pm on Sunday 6 November.

Hinton residents invited to community flood meeting

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Residents in Hinton and surrounds are being invited to a community meeting on Thursday evening to discuss past flood events and how to prepare for more in the future.

It's being held at the Hinton School of Arts from 6pm to 7:30pm.

Police, SES, Resilience NSW, and Port Stephens Council representatives will address the community, alongside a chance for local residents to have their say.

The Hunter's currently on flood watch, with severe weather and heavy rain forecast through the weekend.

Port Stephens MP Kate Washington says the area could be cut off again, and residents need to be ready.

"It's really important to get everyone together to listen to suggestions and ideas, because local knowledge and experience is key to getting better outcomes," she said.

"Everything's on the table tonight, from preparation, mitigation, and response."

"It's a broad conversation that needs to be had, but at the end of the day, what we need to ensure is that everyone in the community is prepared for what's to come."

Hinton was cut off by flood waters in July. Image credit: Port Stephens SES.

Woman transported to John Hunter after motor accident

BY LAUREN FREEMANTLE

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has transported a 58-year-old woman from Hinton to the John Hunter Hospital this morning.

The woman sustained head and spinal injuries after being involved in a motor vehicle accident around 8am this morning.

She is currently in a stable condition.