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Geocaching NSW – Port Stephens invasion

Port Stephens is going to be invaded AGAIN! This time on the 9th April.

Hopefully many locals will get out and enjoy the event.

The last one was hosted by BIg Matt and Shell and was a great event. That event was actually the catalyst for HAVOC.

Check out the event page at Geocaching NSW – Port Stephens invasion

MADSTARS may need a hand with maintainence issues prior to the event so if you are willing to help keep an eye on this website in the lead up to the event.

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CITO Event

Clean up Australia day is on Sunday 6 March 2011.

Does anyone think we should hold a CITO event on that day?

If so where do you think it should be held?

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How to Make Anything Signify Anything.

I found a neat article on cryptography.

The Bacon Code

You may want to read this, you know, for future reference.

BBC News Story

I came across this story that appeared on the BBC recently.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12307628

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National Parks Contacts

Today I made contact with Steve Smallman at the Regional Office, Nelson Bay of the NPWS. He advised that he is aware of the new policy and whilst he oversees the policy it is up to us to make contact with the individual rangers that look after each particular park. He has given me the some details of contacts and I intend to put together a list of contact details for each particular park in the Hunter area. I would ask that if anyone makes contact with National Parks could they please add the details to this list for future reference. I will make contact with the Newcastle Office next week.

Newcastle Office

Phone: 02 4955 0038
Fax: 02 4955 5962
Street address: Hunter Wetland Centre, Sandgate Road, Shortland NSW
Postal address: PO Box 351, Jesmond NSW 2299
Opening hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Responsible for

Blue Gum Hills Regional Park, Glenrock State Conservation Area

Nelson Bay

 Phone: 02 4984 8200
Fax: 02 4981 5913
Street address: Level 1, 12B Teramby Road, Nelson Bay NSW
Postal address: Locked Mail Bag 99, Nelson Bay NSW 2315

Responsible for

Tomaree National Park

Lake Munmorah

Phone: 02 4972 9000
Fax: 02 4972 9055
Street address: Blue Wren Drive, Munmorah State Conservation Area
Postal address: PO Box 8068, Summerland Point, 2259
Opening hours: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Responsible for

Munmorah Conservation Area, Watagans National Park

Herald Sun News Story

This article recently appeared in the Herald Sun newspaper for those that didn’t see it.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/geo-whiz-its-fun/story-fn6cc2jw-1225985803417

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