“Climate change is real”: Newcastle shows support for development of offshore wind industry Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - February 6, 2024December 6, 2024 SEVERAL hundred community members gathered in Newcastle on Saturday to rally for the responsible development of an offshore wind industry in the Hunter. Held at the historic railway sheds on Newcastle’s foreshore, the rally, organised by Hunter Workers, was attended by environmentalists, unions and local business groups. Advertise with News
Prime Minister visits Heatherbrae to assess M1 extension progress Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - January 25, 2024December 6, 2024 PRIME MINISTER Anthony Albanese traded Canberra for Heatherbrae on Tuesday 16 January, in town to check on the progress of fixing the “missing link” along the M1 Pacific Motorway. The $2.1 billion M1 extension, which includes upgrades to the surrounding network, such as the Hexham Straight widening, is funded by
Labor exploring option of high-speed rail link to Sydney Port Stephens Port Stephens by Doug Connor - January 24, 2024December 6, 2024 AFTER years of speculation, a high-speed rail network between Sydney and Newcastle may be one step closer to reality, potentially providing Port Stephens residents with much-improved public transport access to the state’s capital. Last week, Mr Tim Parker was named the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the High Speed Rail
Offshore wind consultation debate keeps rolling as Prime Minister visits Hunter Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - January 24, 2024December 6, 2024 DURING a whirlwind visit to Heatherbrae last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sought to reassure the community that “appropriate community consultation” was continuing to take place on the Hunter offshore wind project. “We'll continue to consult constructively,” Mr Albanese said. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Newcastle’s international terminal moves nearer to completion Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - January 24, 2024December 6, 2024 CONSTRUCTION is progressing on Newcastle Airport’s new international terminal, a project expected to boost the region’s economy and unlock tourism opportunities. The Australian Government has committed $55 million for the new terminal, including border facilities. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Newcastle’s international terminal moves nearer to completion Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - January 23, 2024December 6, 2024 CONSTRUCTION is progressing on Newcastle Airport’s new international terminal, a project expected to boost the region’s economy and unlock tourism opportunities. The Australian Government has committed $55 million for the new terminal, including border facilities. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Government announces $200 million in funding for energy upgrades Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - January 23, 2024December 6, 2024 A $200 MILLION dollar package has been announced by the State and Federal Governments to provide energy saving upgrades in social housing properties and access to solar for low-income renters and apartment residents. It is estimated that 30,000 homes will be able to access the benefits. Advertise with News
Anti-fracking activist turns attention to renewables and Hunter offshore wind zone Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - January 17, 2024December 6, 2024 DAYNE Pratzky, the tradie turned anti-fracking activist whose story of defiance was the focus of the 2015 documentary film ‘Frackman’, has now turned his attention to renewable energy. Specifically, Mr Pratzky is targeting disinformation that he believes threatens the progress of renewable energy development, including a potential offshore wind
Hunter man charged after live chicken allegedly thrown to alligators Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by Doug Connor - January 11, 2024December 6, 2024 A HUNTER man has been charged after a live chicken was allegedly thrown to alligators at Oakvale Farm and Fauna World wildlife park in Salt Ash. Last Tuesday, officers attached to Port-Stephens-Hunter Police District were told that a man removed a live chicken from an enclosure and threw it into
Editor’s note: Thanks for all the support! Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by Doug Connor - December 28, 2023December 6, 2024 IN June 2020, amid rapidly developing pandemic conditions, I sat at the coffee table in my Brisbane unit and spoke to Michael ‘Mick’ Wright via Zoom for the first time. It was a tough time for newspapers, with hundreds of regional publications disappearing or becoming digital-only in the few months
