Major projects including the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace Hexham Straight and Newcastle Inner City Bypass Rankin Park to Jesmond are well underway providing a critical link in the National Land Transport Network and carrying some of the highest traffic volumes in the Hunter Delivering these important projects - in a live traffic environment on already busy roads - is both complex and challenging While we make every effort to minimise impacts to motorists the traffic changes needed to safely build these projects causes unavoidable cumulative traffic delays including those who visit the area and the people who deliver this important work Motorists are reminded to plan their journey as travel times are likely to be longer because of changes to speed limits and turning restrictions Please plan for minor delays and be patient on the roads We understand that traffic changes are disruptive for road users and appreciate your patience while we continue to upgrade this vital link * Major project work is undertaken as night work from 7pm to reduce the impact to traffic Cumulative traffic impact time is based on night work and is reflective of direction of travel.  The above delay time does not include daily peak hour traffic at Hexham There will be changed traffic conditions on Old Maitland Road at Hexham from Sunday 4 to Tuesday 6 May Work will be carried out overnight from 7pm to 5am Vehicles needing the U-turn facility north of Old Maitland Road from the Newcastle Inner City Bypass should follow the direction of traffic control turn left onto Old Maitland Road using the U-turn facility Operators of oversize and/or over mass vehicles with a ground contact wider than 3.2 metres or with overall width wider than 4.5 metres are advised to contact project teams at least one day ahead of a proposed movement Significant delays can occur through failure to make contact prior to travel Please note vehicles travelling under a permit must not travel off the approved route listed in the permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.  Changed overnight traffic conditions will be in place this week on Maitland Road at Hexham to progress work for the Hexham Straight Widening project the following work will be carried out overnight.  From Sunday 4 May to Tuesday 6 May the right-hand turn lane into Old Maitland Road will be temporarily restricted during work hours Vehicles travelling southbound will need to detour 800m south via Sandgate Road The U-turn facility will also be temporarily restricted Vehicles exiting Old Maitland Road will continue travelling straight through the median southbound under the direction of traffic control.  From Wednesday 30 April to Monday 30 June there will be reduced capacity for motorists turning right from the Pacific Highway over the Hexham Steel Bridge onto Maitland Road with a reduction from three turning lanes to two This change will allow the median work beneath Hexham Bridge to be completed for widening work to proceed A temporary speed limit of 60km/h will remain in place through the project work zone during ongoing day work with a reduction to 40km/h during night work Major work will continue from 7am to 6pmMonday to Friday out of hours from 7pm to 7am Sunday to Thursday and Saturday from 8am to 1pm We remind all drivers to travel safely through construction zones and adhere to the posted speed limits Changed traffic conditions will be in place from Monday 5 May until Friday 9 May while we undertake construction work for the M1 Pacific Motorway exension to Raymond Terrace work will be carried out at night at the following locations: Major construction work will continue across the remainder of the project from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and Saturday from 8am to 5pm as well as out of hours from 7pm to 5am Monday to Friday nights.  The work will also require lane closures with intermittent stoppages and temporary speed reductions to 40km/h at the following locations and times:  on the nights of Monday 5 May until Friday 9 May   Changed traffic conditions remain in place as part of the Rankin Park to Jesmond project as work continues on the northern and southern interchanges From Sunday 4 May work is continuing at the northern interchange to open the permanent right turn lanes for motorists travelling west on Newcastle Road onto the Newcastle Inner City Bypass towards University Drive This will mean vehicles travelling westbound on Newcastle Road will now turn right at the new signalised intersection before the bridge and travel underneath the third span to access the northbound lanes of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass from Tuesday 13 May 2025 Detours of up to 2.5 kilometres will be in place during this time which may add up to 10 minutes to travel times.  There will also be intermittent single lane closures on the westbound lanes for Newcastle Road and intermittent single lane closures on the Newcastle Inner City Bypass vehicles of wide loads (up to 4.5m wide) and under 5.9m height clearance are permitted to travel through the intersection on Newcastle Road For more information on the Rankin Park to Jesmond Project visit Rankin Park to Jesmond - Newcastle Inner City Bypass Transport for NSW undertakes maintenance on Hexham bridge Monthly maintenance on the southbound Hexham Bridge is generally carried out on the second Thursday of every month Bi-annual maintenance work on the bridge which includes inspecting as well as general routine bridge maintenance The next bi-annual maintenance is scheduled for March 2025 The work is carried out at night to minimise disruption to traffic The bridge opens for recreational commuting access about 120 times are year. More information about the southbound Hexham Bridge opening times and bookings can be found on the Bridge opening times page Hexham Bridge openings Oversize and/or Overmass (OSOM) loads are a common sight on NSW roads with nightly movements in and out of the Port of Newcastle.  OSOM loads are generally undertaken at night to reduce impacts to motorists and are escorted by a pilot vehicle In general terms OSOM loads are more than 2.5 metres wide - meaning they can take up more than half the road - and 4.6 metres high Motorists may see the movement of large-scale construction infrastructure on the network including bridge girders and earthworks equipment as Transport for NSW navigate temporary changes to select OSOM movements to and from Tomago Industrial Area and Port of Newcastle through projects including M1 extension to Raymond Terrace Hexham Straight Widening and Newcastle Inner City Bypass Rankin Park to Jesmond.  We advise motorists to exercise caution and allow additional travel time when travelling around OSOM loads The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has information to help you safely drive around OSOM loads.  We appreciate the impact cumulative impacts can have on regular commuters delays will increase and considering alternate routes or public transport will be more viable.  Please note that these alternate routes are suggested for light vehicles only including over size and/or over mass must refer to and comply with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) national network maps 2 & 3 vehicles travelling under a permit MUST NOT travel off the approved route listed in the permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the NHVR Map 1 – Hexham: Motorists could consider using this alternate route to avoid the Hexham area if travelling north to south or south to north on a regular basis Map 2 – Raymond Terrace: Motorists travelling from Sydney to towards Raymond Terrace area could consider detouring via Thornton and Millers Forest Map 3 – Wallsend: Motorists travelling between Port Stephens and Newcastle could consider travelling via Wallsend Map 4 - Upper Hunter: Motorists travelling between Newcastle and the Upper Hunter region could consider routes towards Wallsend and Seahampton Map 5 – Medowie: If travelling from Newcastle to Raymond Terrace or Medowie Where possible, consider using public transport such as train services to Newcastle interchange and connecting buses. You can plan your journey or check timetables at Trip Planner | transportnsw.info.  Live Traffic NSW | transportnsw.info We know it’s tempting to check out all of the interesting things happening on our worksites as you drive through.  we need to keep your eyes on the road.  Driver distraction is increasingly one of the major causes of crashes within our road work sites Taking your eyes off the road breaks attention and concentration and can lead to a rear-end crash pay attention to the road and follow signage in place Work zones can change daily so anticipate new traffic patterns and expect delays Don’t tailgate and allow extra space between your vehicle and the one in front of you This gives you time to react if you need to stop suddenly Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country We pay respect to traditional custodians and Elders past and present A man who struck a dog with a baseball bat at a home in Raymond Terrace will face court on several offences Police allege the 41-year-old damaged walls and various household items before threatening a male known to him at a premises on Banks Street earlier in the week it’s understood he attempted to hit the other man with the sporting equipment Police were informed the male threw a shoe at the dog several hours later as well Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended the property and tried to arrest the 42-year-old he resisted and punched one of them in the face He was eventually taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station where he was charged with destroy or damage property; armed with intent to commit indictable offence; stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm; common assault (DV); commit an act of cruelty upon an animal; hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty; and assault police officer in execution of duty cause actual bodily harm he’s due to appear before Raymond Terrace Local Court on Friday 2 May Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. 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File pictureA MAN allegedly struck a dog with a baseball bat and threw a shoe at it before punching a responding police officer in the face at Raymond Terrace All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice were told David Peter Lyall damaged walls and household items before threatening a man who was known to him at a home on Banks Street on Thursday the 41-year-old man allegedly attempted to hit the other man with a baseball bat before allegedly turning it on the dog Police were told he used the baseball bat to strike the dog then allegedly threw a shoe at the dog several hours later Port Stephens Hunter police were notified and attended the property He allegedly resisted arrest and punched an officer in the face The police officer suffered grazing and swelling Lyall was taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station where he was charged with a string of domestic violence offences as well as animal abuse and assault police allegations Lyall spent the night behind bars before fronting Raymond Terrace Local Court on Friday where magistrate Gregory Moore formally refused him bail He was not required to enter pleas to charges of destroying or damaging property being armed with the intent to commit an indictable offence committing an act of cruelty upon an animal and assaulting a police officer causing actual bodily harm Prosecutors had applied for Lyall to be detained as the court heard he was on bail conditions at the time of his arrest Lyall was due to face a hearing on May 7 for several separate charges Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters Don't miss your weekly Knights update Get the latest property and development news here tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords NSW Presented by Port Stephens Council a charming town in the Port Stephens region in NSW is fast becoming a prime regional destination for buyers Those seeking both an investment opportunity and a laidback lifestyle surrounded by nature are taking notice of Raymond Terrace which is set on the banks of the Hunter River near Newcastle mixing its rich history with new homes and businesses Many are being drawn to the area for its affordable housing and top government incentives for buyers and investors Balancing affordable housing with natural beauty the region has been evolving into a lifestyle location With a median price of $636,000 over the January 2024 to December 2024 period it remains significantly more affordable compared to neighbouring suburbs like Medowie ($840,000) This affordability is significant for investors as lower entry prices can lead to higher rental yields particularly since more expensive suburbs often provide lower returns relative to their purchase price Raymond Terrace is experiencing a significant shortage of rental properties potentially creating a prime opportunity for investors As of the latest data (February 2024 - January 2025) houses rented for approximately $490 per week while units rented for approximately $390 per week with a yield of around 5.0% making it an appealing option for investors looking to maximise efficient space use and create modern homes without the need for renovation or retrofitting According to realestate.com.au economist Anne Flaherty, who discussed findings in "Hot 100 Suburbs to Watch in 2025: Expert Predictions," affordability is one of the cornerstones of a top investment suburb. This insight explains why regional suburbs like Raymond Terrace are becoming increasingly popular. "We know that a growing number of buyers are being priced out of more and more suburbs. So, people are having to broaden their horizons to other areas that they might be able to buy in," Ms Flaherty said. "It's about opening your eyes to other suburbs out there." Raymond Terrace is a mix of heritage and modern living in the heart of Port Stephens. The Port Stephens Council has implemented a range of initiatives to support investment and development in Raymond Terrace. Key programs include the Housing Delivery Program, which aims to deliver 11,000 homes. Councillor Giacomo Arnott noted, “Port Stephens Council is actively working to redevelop areas around the CBD for townhouses and apartment buildings, making it an ideal time to explore redevelopment opportunities close to essential facilities. "This situation presents a unique combination of opportunity, demand, and value. The future of essential government services in Raymond Terrace is a fabulous opportunity for residential investment.” Steve Peart, Director of Community Futures, remarked, "In the past 18 months, Port Stephens Council has identified opportunities for growth in Raymond Terrace and developed ambitious plans. "The Port Stephens Local Housing Strategy provides a framework for delivering over 2,500 new homes by 2041. "To support this growth, Council will continue to invest in new and upgraded public infrastructure and place activation." Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson emphasised, "Port Stephens Council has developed ambitious plans for Raymond Terrace's growth. To support this vision, we’re investing significantly in infrastructure improvements and enhanced public spaces. "Our ideal location—close to Newcastle, Port Stephens, and major employment centres like Tomago and Newcastle Airport—has led to an increasing demand for high-quality, contemporary housing. "This trend reflects Raymond Terrace's perfect balance of accessibility, community, and growth potential. We look forward to collaborating with developers to see the plans for Raymond Terrace come to life." With everything on offer, Raymond Terrace has an exciting future in store. The strategic location of Raymond Terrace, within easy reach of Newcastle (only 35 mins by car) and Sydney via the M1 (approximately 2 hours away), further adds to its appeal. It’s also the gateway to the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens, both renowned for their natural beauty and tourist attractions. Raymond Terrace’s urban development strategy prioritises sustainable growth and community well-being. The town integrates green spaces and thoughtful infrastructure planning to enhance livability, balancing heritage with modern lifestyle needs. Opportunities for diverse and affordable housing options are at the forefront of the planning framework, creating vibrant neighbourhoods suited to families, professionals, and retirees alike. Top schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping precincts cater to the needs of a growing community. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate national parks and waterways, offering opportunities for outdoor activities, from picnics by the Hunter River to hikes along the Williams River for prime bird watching. Future growth potential in Raymond Terrace is promising, with investments aimed at improving livability, including the M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to enhance connectivity. Employment growth projections are strong, with the town accounting for 31,070 jobs and an expected employment growth of over 7,500 people in nearby areas in the next 5-10 years. Port Stephens Council is dedicated to creating a thriving community through innovation In addition to its ongoing commitment to excellence and integrity in delivering services for residents the Council is actively driving reforms to support faster and more affordable assessments for new housing These initiatives aim to streamline processes and reduce barriers to growth Port Stephens is implementing new projects designed to cut red tape enhancing investment opportunities and fostering a more dynamic local economy Port Stephens Council is committed to shaping a vibrant future for its community third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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Picture by Dynamic Sports PhotographyThe combination of washouts forfeits and byes has left several clubs including the Raymond Terrace Magpies in A-grade without a game for a month All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Hinton Hornets are even worse off with just one game this season an opening round 14-12 loss to Morpeth on Saturday The Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League postponed all games in round 4 on the weekend and rescheduled them to a spare weekend on Saturday Clarence Town and Raymond Terrace in C-grade Ladies League Tag have not played since Round 2 on April 16-18 Some of the club's will also have struggled to train on their home grounds further disrupting their starts to the 2025 season having lost their opening game 12-10 to Dudley and a 30-6 loss to Dora Creek in round two They are due to play Cardiff at the Lakeside Sporting Complex on Saturday Their round four game on the weekend against Waratah Mayfield at the Lakeside will be played on May 17 and their round 3 game against Lakes United has been rescheduled to Friday The Hinton Hornets have not played since April 5 Picture by Dynamic Sports PhotographyIn B-grade Hinton has not played since round one on April 5 Their narrow 14-12 loss to Morpeth was followed by a bye the Easter break and then washouts against East Maitland in round three and Windale in round 4 They are due to host Mallabulla this Saturday Fingal Bay have not played since round two after forfeiting to Maitland United in round three Karuah will also have their first game in a month with Paterson forfeiting their round three game on April 26 the Tea Gardens and Mallabula round 3 game was washed out on Sunday Tea Gardens are away to Waratah Mayfield this Saturday Clarence Town and Raymond Terrace's games were washed out in May 3 and Tea Gardens travel to take on Aberglasslyn Since starting in 1985 at the then Melbourne Herald, journalism has taken me around Australia from Victoria, to the Northern Territory, Cairns in Queensland and now Port Stephens. 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Read our Privacy Policy 10 April 2025 7:26 am · Hunter News · · Ian Crouch 2NUR FM acknowledges Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures The Raymond Terrace men’s A grade side is using last year’s disappointment to propel it to success in 2025 That’s according to club treasurer Shenae Handsaker who’s still shaking her head in disbelief as to what transpired in the 2024 Newcastle Hunter Rugby League (NHRL) decider The Magpies held a commanding 28-0 lead over the Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs before succumbing 33-28 at the Lakeside Sporting Complex in incredible circumstances I’m struggling to work that out… I they’re still in the dressing sheds waiting to come out for the second half,” she said “We beat them a couple of times during the season however it wasn’t meant to be [on this occasion] they’ve pushed that result into the background and focusing on this year “Most of the players have returned and there’s a core group of younger guys who’ve come through our junior system and probably deserve spots in Newcastle Rugby League (NEWRL) so we’re super lucky to still have them on deck “I think had we claimed the A grade grand final I believe those blokes feel like they’ve got something to win back I have no doubt they’ll give their best shot.” who tackles Lakes United at Lenaghan Oval on Thursday 24 April boasted a strong pathway for its young guns – male and female “We’re lucky to have some good mentors here at the moment,” she said “We’ve got two of the Mata’utia brothers “They have plenty of experience to pass on to the youngsters “Chanel’s come down from the Muswellbrook Rams while we pinched Pat from the Maitland Pickers last season “We’re extremely fortunate to have players like them providing guidance “They’ve just clocked over 500 registered kids they possess some outstanding men’s and women’s coaches as well “Langers (Craig Langdon) is the president and he’s an incredible footy personality in his own right they’ve produced excellent footballers like Olivia Higgins and Lily White they have heaps of girls coming through the grades… and killing it “It goes to show that whatever they’re doing [over there] That conduit is also flowing through to the Magpies’ ladies league tag outfits “Women’s footy has certainly grown in popularity recently,” Handsaker told the Newcastle Weekly “Our A grade is a phenomenal group of girls “I think this club alone would be lost without them at times “They’ve stuck together for quite a few seasons now with a few of them cracking 100 league tag appearances in 2024 “They tend to do a team bonding event together then they’re back training… they just love it “They’re really good friends off the field and it shows on the field a lot of us had either husbands playing in the senior sides or children in the juniors “We thought we may as well just have a run together… that squad itself has become quite competitive we narrowly missed a spot in the 2024 decider they’re well-placed to go one better this year it bodes well for rugby league in Raymond Terrace.” For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. 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Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAn image posted by Paterson MP Meryl Swanson shows 450-tonne and 400-tonne cranes carefully positioning two 100-tonne precast concrete pile cap shells onto river piles last week YouTuber Steven Tritton also captured the latest developments in a nine-minute video that travels the entire 15-kilometre route from Heatherbrae to Black Hill The video has already attracted 7000 views since it was uploaded on Tuesday The next few months are expected to see a burst of hectic progress as the massive infrastructure project moves closer to reality Scheduled works include concrete pouring and girder installation the construction of guardrails and barriers Transport for NSW has advised that most construction will take place during the day it may be necessary to do some work outside of normal hours to ensure the safety of workers and road users Key progress on the southern section in recent months has included the installation of girders over the New England Highway at Tarro At the northern end, the concrete deck has been poured on the new bridge at the Raymond Terrace interchange. Piling has also been completed at the Masonite Road overpass, which marked the completion of piling across all three bridges on this section of the project. When it opens in 2028, the extension will remove up to 25,000 vehicles a day from the 60-year-old Tarro Bridge rail bridge over the New England Highway. A 13-year-old boy has been charged over his alleged involvement in stealing multiple cars in the Raymond Terrace area earlier in the month Emergency services were called to Benjamin Lee Drive about 11.55pm on Saturday 15 March following reports of a crash Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District found an abandoned Mitsubishi utility had hit an unoccupied Toyota ute They were informed a group of unknown young people had exited the Mitsubishi which had been stolen from a Tenambit home before fleeing the scene prior to police arrival police were called to Joseph Sheen Drive following reports of another vehicle theft They were told a Nissan SUV had been stolen by two unknown young people police located the car driving on the New England Highway with the SUV reaching speeds of 150km/h in 80km/h speed zones Police terminated the chase after the Nissan stopped on Old Maitland Road and two young people exited the car and attempted to flee the scene Officers pursue the duo on foot and arrested a 14-year-old boy nearby He was taken to Maitland Police Station where he was dealt with under the Young Offender’s Act police arrested a 13-year-old boy at Maitland Police Station on Tuesday 18 March He was charged with drive conveyance taken without consent of owner be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse and hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty The boy was granted strict conditional bail to appear before a children’s court on Wednesday 16 April Police will allege the 13-year-old was the driver of the Nissan SUV and a passenger in the Mitsubishi utility All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe teen, who cannot be identified because he was 17 at the time of the stabbing, appeared in Raymond Terrace Children's Court last week where he pleaded guilty to reckless wounding over the attack in Benjamin Lee Drive about 2.30am on February 2. The teenager, who remains on conditional bail, is expected to be sentenced when the matter returns to the children's court in June. Police said they were called to Benjamin Lee Drive near Lakeside Park in the early hours of February 2 after reports of a stabbing. They arrived to find two men - both aged 31 - who had been bashed, including one who had been stabbed to the left side of his back. He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition. The other man was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Police set up a crime scene and Port Stephens detectives launched an investigation, arresting the 17-year-old at a home at Raymond Terrace about 1.10pm on February 3. He was initially refused bail, but was granted conditional bail in Broadmeadow Children's Court the day after his arrest. Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. 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Picture: Transport for NSW.A video of progress on the most anticipated transport infrastructure project in the Hunter for decades - the M1 Pacific Motorway extension - is quickly becoming a social media hit Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueHundreds of thousands of tonnes of steel concrete and rock have been moved into place along the 15 kilometre route over recent months Jason Filewood captured a birdseye view of the action on the $2.1 billion project earlier this week for his YouTube channel Big JayDog Adventures Mr Filewood traced the bypass from Black Hill to Heatherbrae over eight minutes It has attracted close to 30,000 views over three days "I've been waiting all my life to have a bypass through this nightmare My travels to the north will never be the same when this is done," one viewer enthused A joint venture between John Holland and Gamuda is building the 10-kilometre southern section of the extension from Black Hill to Tomago including a new bridge over the Hunter River Seymour Whyte Constructions is building the 5km northern section bypassing Heatherbrae The project is scheduled to be finished in the middle of 2028 temporary pavement installation and bridge construction The construction team achieved a significant milestone in August when nine concrete girders were installed over the train line at Tarro during a scheduled rail shutdown A second span was also completed over the Aurizon access road There are now 25 of the southern section's 791 girders in place Work on the new interchange at Raymond Terrace is also taking shape with a temporary southbound traffic change in place to allow bridge construction to progress The relocation of the Chichester Trunk Gravity Main which will enable the team to complete work next to the New England Highway was recently completed at the southern end of the project between Black Hill to Tomago Following extensive consultation with the community and stakeholders A revised construction method has been selected to build the over-water section of the 2.6-kilometre bridge across the Hunter River following community consultation 80-metre temporary rock platform will now be constructed on the western side of the river together with a small jetty on the eastern side to allow barges to dock and to build the bridge in the deeper sections of the river The M1 extension to Raymond Terrace will remove up 25,000 vehicles a day from the 60-year-old Tarro Bridge rail bridge over the New England Highway The Newcastle Herald revealed concerns about serious structural issues with the bridge last December. The company responsible for maintaining the bridge urged the state government to close it to traffic immediately in October. Transport for NSW rejected the recommendation but closed it partially for three weeks of emergency repairs. Transport for NSW has since undertaken work shore up the pylons for another 10 to 20 years. Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe move came as the Bureau of Meteorology updated its severe weather warning at 4.57pm advising people to expect: "Areas of heavy rainfall continue about the Hunter this evening Damaging winds possible about the coastal fringe." In a post Raymond Terrace SES unit said the sandbagging area at 31 Rees James Road Raymond Terrace."is open for members of the public to attend fill and take sandbags as needed to assist in protecting your home and property with with current weather event 29.2 mm of rain had been recorded at Williamtown since 9am on Sunday There had been 56.8 mm at Tocal and 52 mm at Maitland The Raymond Terrace SES unit said it had a number of crews out and about attending to requests for assistance It advised people if they need assistance to call the NSW SES on 132500 Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology the following areas of Dungog may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters: The following areas of Paterson may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters: Residents were advised to stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page listening to their local ABC radio station and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online Port Stephens has received more than 50mm of rain as a severe weather warning has been put in place across the Hunter The Bureau of Meteorology recorded 17.8mm of rain from 9am to noon on Sunday Cessnock had received 22mm during the same period while 20.6mm had fallen in Singleton from 9am to noon Motorists are advised there is water over the road on Raymond Terrace Road at East Maitland Cemetery There is also water over the road on Mount Vincent Road There are traffic delays on the New England Highway from Tarro to the Hexham Bridge The Bureau of Meteorology warned a complex low pressure system near the Hunter coast was enhancing a moist and unstable onshore flow supporting bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms Winds will also strengthen about the coast as the low deepens The low is expected to begin moving slowly eastwards taking it further offshore from this evening was expected about the southern Mid North Coast and parts of the Hunter in the morning and afternoon Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 100 mm are likely These conditions are expected to ease during the afternoon and evening We care about the protection of your data. 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AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson and Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson Picture by Laura RumbelWith a desperate need for affordable and additional housing in Raymond Terrace Hume Housing and government bodies are delivering on a project to help get people off the streets Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueHume Housing is set to transform three ageing social houses into 13 The housing project is a collaboration of investment with $6 million from the Federal government through the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF) and $1.5 million from the NSW government Head of development and growth at Hume Housing Dan Lincoln said when complete the townhouses would provide homes for approximately 30 people who would otherwise be homeless or in housing need "It's through partnerships like this that we can start to tackle the housing crisis in regional areas such as Raymond Terrace," he said there was currently a five to 10-year wait for social housing in Raymond Terrace Hume Housing supports over 90 people experiencing homelessness so projects like this are absolutely vital," he said MP Paterson Meryl Swanson said HAFFF was delivering real outcomes for Australians who need it most "This is about more than just building houses it's about strengthening our communities," she said easing pressure on the rental market and giving people the stability and dignity they deserve." An artist's impression of the 13 social dwellings on Phillip Street Picture suppliedWith development application approval from Port Stephens Council Port Stephens mayor Leah Anderson said the project was a significant milestone in delivering on the need for housing "We want to make sure we have diverse and affordable housing options across Port Stephens and everyone has a place to call home," she said Cr Anderson said she wanted to see many more housing projects like the one set for Phillip Street in the near future "Let's keep working together to make sure we have enough homes for the people in our community," she said were built about 70 years ago and MP Port Stephens Kate Washington said the new dwellings would provide homes for families that need it "The NSW government is determined to deliver more social and affordable homes and this project will turn three houses into 13 giving more local families safe and secure homes," she said Construction on the dwellings will start later this year Laura Rumbel is a journalist who has always called Maitland home. She has been with the Maitland Mercury since 2022, and is passionate about all areas of local news. Picture: Transport for NSW Construction of the M1 Pacific Motorway extension has charged ahead over the past month with work on the northern and southern parts of the project rapidly taking shape Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueYouTuber Jason Filewood recently captured the latest progress with a drone that flew across the 15 kilometre route from Black Hill to Heatherbrae As with a previous video posted to his channel, Big JayDog Adventures, the new eight-minute offering has gained 25,000 views in 48 hours. The project recently passed a significant milestone with the successful lifting of the first girders at the northern interchange on the Heatherbrae Bypass. The overbridge at the northern interchange will serve as the main direct access off the M1 Pacific Motorway, to the Pacific Highway and the towns of Heatherbrae and Raymond Terrace. When completed, the interchange will give southbound motorists the option to continue into Heatherbrae using the local road network or take the new motorway across Windeyers Creek bypassing Heatherbrae. The work to build the overbridge includes geotechnical investigations, relocation of utilities, drainage, earthworks, bridge substructure and superstructure, and pavement works. The team has already lifted 62 of the 827 bridge girders into place across the project, with more than 70 per cent of the Heatherbrae Bypass workforce sourced from the Hunter Region, including 38 apprentices and 12 trainees. The extension is expected to be open to traffic in mid-2028. 4 February 2025 4:41 am · Hunter News · · Ian Crouch A teenager is due to front court today (Tuesday 4 February 2025) charged with reckless wounding following the alleged assault of two men at Raymond Terrace.Police say two men aged 31 were attacked on Benjamin Lee Drive near Lakeside Park in the early hours of Sunday morning – one of them was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition with a stab wound to his back The second man was treated at the scene for minor injuries.Following extensive inquiries police went to a home in Raymond Terrace yesterday afternoon and arrested a 17-year-old boy.He’s been refused bail to face Raymond Terrace Court today The M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace in New South Wales is one step closer to completion following the successful lifting of the first girders at the northern interchange on the Heatherbrae Bypass The lifting of eight bridge girders onto the northern interchange took place on the 24th and 25th of October The overbridge at the northern interchange will serve as the main direct access off the M1 Pacific Motorway to the Pacific Highway and the townships of Heatherbrae and Raymond Terrace the interchange will provide southbound motorists the option to continue into Heatherbrae using the local road network or take the new motorway across Windeyers Creek bypassing Heatherbrae The upgrade includes 15 kilometres of dual carriageway motorway with two lanes in each direction bypassing Hexham and Heatherbrae and Raymond Terrace and a 2.6 kilometre bridge over Woodlands Close The work to build the overbridge includes geotechnical investigations The team has already lifted 62 of the 827 bridge girders into place across the project with more than 70 per cent of the Heatherbrae Bypass workforce sourced from the Hunter Region The extension is expected to be open to traffic in mid-2028 NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said this is great news for the 48,000 motorists from across New South Wales who travel on the notorious bottleneck on the Pacific Highway at Hexham “Combined with the Hexham Straight Widening project this will significantly improve journeys for local motorists visitors and the freight industry,” she said “The Federal and New South Wales governments are delivering legacy infrastructure which will cater to the needs of our great state in the decades ahead.” The $2.1 billion project is being jointly funded by the Australian and the NSW governments with the NSW Government committing the remaining $420 million For more information, nswroads.work/m12rtportal Major construction has kicked off on the Suburban Rail Loop in Victoria ahead of tunnelling commencing at the start of.. 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All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media the decorated Port Stephens karate instructor has taught martial arts to adults and children in the region with outstanding success He is a long-time mentor in the art of Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo Jutsu (KU) – a classical method of responding to “habitual acts of physical violence” by utilising punches pressure point strikes and ground fighting King is also the Head Instructor (Shibucho) for Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo Jutsu in NSW “This type of training prepares the student for dealing with unwarranted acts of aggression in the real world,” he told News Of The Area the super-fit 62-year-old is readying his students for the upcoming Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo Jutsu Oceanic Gasshuku (training camp) from Friday 2 May to Sunday 4 May “This camp is a gathering of schools from around Australia and New Zealand as well as many instructors and students from martial arts groups outside of our organisation.” The event will be held at NSW Honbu (headquarters) Dojo (training hall) and will cover various karate techniques including striking joint manipulations and strangles/chokes along with many solo and two person drills “In addition to this we will also be working on traditional Okinawan weapons (Kobudo) “Most of the senior grades from Australia and New Zealand will be in attendance.” the Raymond Terrace karate school will again host the NSW Haru (spring) Geiko (practice) covering many of the elements dealt with at the Oceanic Gasshuku “This weekend is primarily for our NSW instructors and students although we often have interstate visitors and the occasional international participant “This year is of particular interest in that it is a chance for our members to prepare for the upcoming International Gasshuku in Okinawa from 21-24 October The International Gasshuku is being held in Okinawa for a third occasion and it is the second time instructors and students from the Raymond Terrace Dojo will attend “Bringing together all of the senior grades from around the world to train under the guidance of Hanshi Patrick McCarthy in the place where the old masters trained and lived is a truly inspiring experience “It is an open invitation event with participants from many and varied martial arts schools as well as those of us who practice Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo Jutsu “As well as getting the chance to participate in some high quality training there is the chance to catch up with old friends from around the world and to also make some new ones “Throw in the beautiful Island of Okinawa with its very hospitable locals and it really is amazing “Closer to home this year we have a number of students who are looking to attain their Junior black belts as well as a couple of our senior students preparing to grade to senior black belt.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" A man is set to face court following a series of alleged property and stealing offences in the Port Stephens LGA The arrest comes after officers believed a series of incidents were linked between May and October 2024 a man was seen to leave the property over a rear fence Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District pursued the male and arrested the 43-year-old a short time later on the Pacific Highway Police will allege in court the man resisted arrest He was taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station where he was charged with 17 offences The man was refused bail to appear before Raymond Terrace Local Court on Thursday 24 October Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. Sign up here A temporary reduced speed limit will be introduced on Raymond Terrace Road at Thornton while work continues to improve the network Maitland City Council is upgrading the intersection of Government and Raymond Terrace roads to traffic signals as part of traffic management for the project the left turn into Government Road from Raymond Terrace Road for motorists travelling eastbound remains closed since they’re now being directed to Haussman Drive to access Thornton Transport for NSW (TfNSW) recently completed a review in response to a community request for an interim speed limit pending delivery of an upgrade to the Raymond Terrace Road and Haussman Drive intersection It’s understood there have been four injury crashes involving the right turn out of Haussman Drive onto Raymond Terrace Road in the five years between October 2018 and September 2023 “The safety of road-users and residents is the top priority,” a TfNSW spokesperson said “Electronic message signs will be installed from Monday 14 October before the changes come into effect to advise motorists of the new speed limit and will remain in place for several weeks after it occurs “Streets are not just about moving people and goods “They also interact with places where they live “All of these aspects are considered when setting new speed limits “They are set to ensure motorists travel at a safe and appropriate speed for the surrounding road environment and to allow time for drivers travelling at the limit to detect a hazard and react quickly enough to brake or take evasive action.  “We thank the community for its understanding.” As part of upgrades along the Thornton Road network council is also planning to upgrade the intersection of Raymond Terrace Road and Haussman Drive to traffic signals The speed will be temporarily reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h for 1.57 kilometres between 300 metres west of Haussman Drive to 690 metres west of Government Road until the upgrade of the intersection at Haussman Drive is complete It’s expected to add about 23 seconds in travel time A man will appear in court today after being charged following a crash outside a police station in Port Stephens around 8:45am on Thursday October 31 Police responded after a vehicle allegedly crashed into a parked police car at Raymond Terrace Police Station A 21-year-old man attended Raymond Terrace Police Station and allegedly reported the incident The man was arrested and charged with two counts of drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous and destroy or damage property Police will allege in court the man was involved in a separate driving incident at about 8:30am on Nelson Bay Road He was refused bail to appear before Raymond Terrace Local Court today A 31-year-old man has been put into an induced coma after being attacked in Raymond Terrace with another being treated for minor injuries the two men were walking near Lakeside Park along Benjamin Lee Drive after leaving a nearby hospitality venue they were allegedly approached by a group of 15 to 20 young people with one suffering a punctured lung after being stabbed in the lower back He was quickly rushed to John Hunter Hospital by emergency services where he underwent emergency surgery and was put into an induced coma The other man was treated by paramedics at the scene for minor injuries Detectives attached to the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District are currently undergoing an investigation into the attack with authorities believing it was a targeted incident Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. Sign up here Pictures supplied by NSW PolicePOLICE have released images amid an investigation into unregistered motorbike riders travelling on public roads in Port Stephens with young kids on board Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePort Stephens Hunter police said they were seeking to identify the rider of unregistered motorcycles which had been seen "conveying small children on the front" of them on Raymond Terrace roads in January One picture released by police appears to show a baby without a helmet sitting in front of a man on a red and white motorbike Two other images appear to show small children View +2 PhotosPicture supplied by NSW PoliceOfficers have appealed for information issuing a public plea for anyone who knew the identity of the adults in the photos to come forward People should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 make a report on the Crime Stoppers website or contact Raymond Terrace Police Station on 4983 7599 Residents from across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie have repeatedly raised concerns about the use of unregistered dirt bikes in public areas In May last year, a three-year-old girl was playing at Riverside Park at Raymond Terrace when she was "t-boned" by an unregistered motorbike rider and sent flying four metres in the air A mid-2028 opening is still on track for the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace pleasing thousands upon thousands of motorists It follows the successful lifting last week of the first girders at the northern interchange on the Heatherbrae Bypass The overbridge will serve as the main direct access off the M1 Pacific Motorway “This is an exciting step forward for the project,” Federal Minister for Infrastructure Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said will provide the remaining major upgrades to complete a free-flowing route between Sydney and Brisbane with no traffic lights “The Australian and NSW governments are proud to be working together to deliver the ‘missing link’ and strengthening our road network across the nation.” the interchange is expected to offer southbound motorists the option to continue into Heatherbrae using the local road network or take the new motorway across Windeyers Creek bypassing Heatherbrae “This latest milestone is great news for the 48,000 motorists from across NSW who travel on the notorious bottleneck on the Pacific Highway at Hexham,” NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said “This will cater to the needs of our great state in the decades ahead.” with more than 70% of the Heatherbrae Bypass workforce sourced from the Hunter region “This is a vital missing link that I have pushed the federal government to support since 2016 and has been accelerated under the leadership of Anthony Albanese and Chris Minns,” Paterson MP Meryl Swanson said “The M1 extension to Raymond Terrace will transform travel in this region by removing up to 25,000 vehicles a day away from key congestion areas saving motorists around nine minutes off their trip.” “It’s great to see the progress being made on the M1 Pacific Highway extension to Raymond Terrace,” she said this project will be a huge time saver for locals and visitors traveling in and around Port Stephens.” The nib Newcastle Knights Junior Representative sides have been named for Round 6 this weekend All six of the Knights junior teams will play on the same day this Saturday at Raymond Terrace Every match is shown live on Bar TV Sports 2025 Harold Matthews Cup: Grand Final Highlights Pathways Report: Harold Matthews Cup side defeated in Grand Final The boom rookie was the athlete everyone was talking about after clinching gold at the recent Hart Sport Little Athletics State Championships in Sydney In only her second season of track and field whiz kid Winter covered herself in glory after winning the NSW 9yrs high jump title in record-breaking style She achieved the feat in her debut season as a high jumper – setting a new state record jump of 1.20 metres to blow away her opposition and stamp herself the premier high jumper in her age group Winter’s nearest competitors jumped 1.15m and 1.10m to claim silver and bronze respectively Robson’s new state record was accomplished just days after she broke a club record at the Raymond Terrace Athletics Centre with her previous best jump of 1.19m young Winter has enjoyed a meteoric rise on the athletics field since joining the club as a fresh-faced eight-year-old An outstanding prospect from the Port Stephens region she capped a memorable meet by also finishing a creditable 10th in the long jump event Naturally the high jump is Winter’s pet event but she is also adept in the long jump Her clubmate Callum Langlois competed in the 12yrs javelin and finished eighth in a field of 23 throwers with a commendable distance of 27.97 metres The State Little Athletics Championships brought together the best young athletes in the 9yrs-12yrs age categories at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre Five promising Raymond Terrace club athletes will represent NSW at this week’s Australian Junior Track and Field Championships to be staged in Perth from 4-8 April Zane Edwards will compete in the 16yrs 100m and 200m sprints and national junior rep Dixie Conlon in the 17 years long and triple jumps Twelve-year-old state race walking champion Audrey Russell will line-up in the 13 years 3000m walk – up an age group – having qualified at Country Championships where she finished second in the Open category She was crowned 13yrs champion after winning the 1500m Race Walk at the recent NSW Junior Championships Audrey is off to Adelaide for the Australian Little Athletics Championships after being selected in the NSW 13 years team She travelled to Perth with the NSW squad for the School Sports Australia Triathlon Championships and returns for this week’s National Junior Track & Field Championships Emerging athlete Ashlyn Wall will contest the 16yrs 400m and 800m events at the national championships She finished fourth at the NSW Junior titles in the 800m and recorded a personal best time with her sixth placing in the 400m Conor Matthews will contest the Under 20s Triple Jump Raymond Terrace Athletics Centre has completed their final Saturday morning competition of the season and have scheduled their annual Presentation Night for Wednesday 9 April 9 from 6pm A brave neighbour was hospitalised after trying to extinguish a fire which extensively damaged a kitchen in a Raymond Terrace home overnight Emergency services were tasked to Vogele Place about 9pm on Thursday 23 January following reports Six Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks and more than 25 firefighters responded to the incident and found the kitchen well alight in the single level residence searching the property to ensure there were no occupants in the house Firefighters then brought the blaze under control within 20 minutes preventing further damage to the remainder of the property who lent assistance prior to the arrival of emergency services was transported to hospital for smoke inhalation NSW Ambulance and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) also assisted at the scene “Unattended cooking is the leading cause of house fires in NSW,” a FRNSW spokesperson said this is a timely reminder to ‘keep looking when cooking’ “We also urge residents to ensure they have a working smoke alarm… and to test it regularly.” All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe overbridge at the northern interchange will serve as the main direct access off the M1 Pacific Motorway, to the Pacific Highway and the townships of Heatherbrae and Raymond Terrace. When completed, the interchange will provide southbound motorists the option to continue into Heatherbrae using the local road network or take the new motorway across Windeyers Creek bypassing Heatherbrae. The team has already lifted 62 of the 827 bridge girders into place across the project, with more than 70 per cent of the Heatherbrae bypass workforce sourced from the Hunter region, including 38 apprentices and 12 trainees. "This is an exciting step forward for the M1 Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace project," the federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, said. "Once complete, this project, together with the Coffs Harbour bypass, will provide the remaining major upgrades to complete a free-flowing route between Sydney and Brisbane with no traffic lights. NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison the milestone was great news for the 48,000 motorists who travelled on the notorious bottleneck on the Pacific Highway at Hexham. "Combined with the Hexham Straight Widening project, this will significantly improve journeys for local motorists, visitors and the freight industry. "The Australian and NSW governments are delivering legacy infrastructure which will cater to the needs of our great state in the decades ahead." “The proposed opening of our licensed area complete with pool tables and dart boards means that there is now a wealth of fundraising opportunities available within the centre,” StrikeZone owner Neville Marchbank said running anything from a novelty tenpin tournament to a multi-sport triathlon of bowling The opportunities are limited only by your imagination.” For groups looking for fun without a League’s weekly commitment StrikeZone is offering to create dedicated half-day tournaments These can comprise regular tenpin games or three novelty games these events can be packaged to include meals “We have one package that would enable a group to raise around $3500 before even selling raffle tickets and the like,” Neville said “Already we have hosted sporting club presentation days.” The extension currently under way at the centre will further add to its appeal Upstairs a challenging 3D Mini Golf course is nearing completion while downstairs there will be a pool and darts room with a licensed bar area to complement the centre’s recently expanded arcade games area Neville is inviting local pool and darts competition convenors to put forward their proposals This latest stage of the StrikeZone redevelopment will be the icing on the cake has benefitted from the addition of four lanes a state of the art computer scoring system and a computerised training system that has attracted coaching camps for national adult and junior teams StrikeZone has retained its tradition of unmatchable school holiday discounts with $6 games during Happy Hour and package deals such as two games and a choice of either a hotdog or chips for just $17.95 League bowlers are also big winners with three-game costs kept to $25 (less for Junior leagues) – a charge that includes a contribution to the league’s prize fund StrikeZone is opposite the swim centre on Leisure Way Raymond Terrace and is open seven days a week Send your fundraising inquiry to functions@teracetenpin.com.au Your email address will not be published. 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Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Picture by Michael HartshornRaymond Terrace may be behind on the scoreboard but they were delighted with the form of new teenage pace bowler Rhys Hay against Eastern Suburbs in Maitland first-grade cricket on Saturday All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueIn just his second first-grade game for the Lions the 16-year-old finished with 3-15 off six overs as a shudder went through the Griffins until they steadied to finish day one on 9/198 after earlier dismissing Terrace for 156 playing stage cricket with Raymond Terrace and under-18s with Stockton bowled with a real clip and kept the Easts batters on their toes He shared the bowling honours with Joel Osborn Lions No.10 Tyler Gear top scored with 30 not out Given the forecast of heavy rain towards the end of the week it could effectively be the Lions' last day in the field in first grade this season While the Lions are likely to collect the wooden spoon it has been a much improved season with continued improvement from their young players and being in the running to make finals with just two rounds to go With one round remaining in 4th Grade Division 2 the Lions are guaranteed second if they beat fourth-placed SMR in the final round on Saturday The Lions 7/210 smashed Thornton 10/51 in the penultimate round while Jason Cameron starred with the ball taking 5-8 sitting 17.5 points clear of their nearest rival Raymond Terrace must beat third-placed Norths to hold onto fourth place and finals action if play goes ahead on Saturday The Terrace and Kurri Weston Mulbring are locked on 44.5 points The Warriors play sixth-placed Western Suburbs in the final round © 2025 Gamuda Berhad 197601003632 (29579-T) Privacy Notice Terms and Conditions Notice