Hunter offshore wind project takes next steps Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - June 26, 2024December 6, 2024 AUSTRALIA’S first floating wind farm is one step closer to becoming a reality, with a licence issued to explore the feasibility of a large-scale renewable energy project in the Hunter offshore wind zone. Equinor and Oceanex Energy’s Novocastrian Wind Pty Ltd is the only project to be offered a feasibility
NSW Gov rejects proposal for transitional housing at Kew Camden Haven Camden Haven News by Doug Connor - June 14, 2024December 6, 2024 A PETITION calling on the NSW Government to support the purchase of a decommissioned motel at Kew to serve as transitional accommodation for the homeless was debated in Parliament last week, with local supporters of the project left disappointed by the outcome. Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams tabled the
Coffs Coast ecologist alleges series of targeted incidents by Forestry Corporation Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by Doug Connor - March 22, 2024December 6, 2024 COFFS Coast ecologist and logging activist Mark Graham has accused the Forestry Corporation of NSW of a series of incidents targeting him and his Billys Creek property adjoining the Clouds Creek State Forest. One Forestry Corporation staff member has already faced Coffs Harbour local court over an alleged physical assault of
Up to 450 dwellings proposed for Jetty Foreshores Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by Doug Connor - March 20, 2024December 6, 2024 RECENT Budget Estimates discussions have revealed that current NSW Government plans for the revitalisation of the Jetty Foreshores include up to 250 residential dwellings and 200 short stay units being built in the precinct. On February 20 2024, both Greens MLC Sue Higginson and Liberal MLC Scott Farlow questioned Lands
Energy sector calls for community to remain engaged on offshore wind Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - March 6, 2024December 6, 2024 REPRESENTATIVES of the offshore wind industry and the nation’s energy sector are urging Port Stephens residents to actively engage with ongoing consultation on the Hunter offshore wind zone, citing immense economic benefits for the region if projects can be advanced in an environmentally conscious way. A large contingent of Port
Maitland City Council discuss offshore wind impacts Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - March 5, 2024December 6, 2024 WITH offshore wind debate playing out in local councils across the Hunter in recent months, last week it was Maitland City Council’s turn. At the Council’s 27 February meeting, Councillor Sally Halliday moved a motion for Maitland City Council to submit a motion to the 2024 Australian Local Government Association (ALGA)
Ampcontrol partners with major offshore wind developer to explore manufacturing, job opportunities Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - February 29, 2024December 6, 2024 A MAJOR Australian offshore wind developer has partnered with Tomago’s Ampcontrol to explore opportunities for innovation and the creation of local jobs as the region’s fledgling offshore wind industry takes flight. Destiny Wind is a proposed offshore wind farm off the Hunter coast, led by the team behind Star of
Local Members slam Labor’s public preschool plan Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by Doug Connor - February 23, 2024December 6, 2024 NORTH Coast Nationals MPs are demanding answers on a State Government plan for public preschools they say ignores the needs of local families. The locations for 100 new public preschools to be delivered across the state were released this week by the State Government, including 49 in regional NSW. Advertise with
Ocean Parade development draws density, height concerns Coffs Coast by Doug Connor - February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 CONCERNS have been expressed by local residents that a Development Application (DA) for residential apartment buildings at 69-73 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour is unsuitable for the location, with issues cited in terms of density and build height. With plans on public exhibition until Monday 26 February, Canberra-based developer Core Developments is
Stark realities of Mid North Coast childcare crisis laid bare Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by Doug Connor - February 15, 2024December 6, 2024 A CHILDCARE crisis is gripping the Mid North Coast, with just 65 percent of early childhood education and care demand being met. According to research from Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC), parents across the region are struggling to gain access to childcare, while providers battle chronic staff shortages. Advertise with
