Author: News Of The Area – Modern Media
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Port Stephens visitor numbers spark traffic congestion debate
THE summer holiday season has once again brought hordes of visitors to Port Stephens, sparking debate over ways to better manage traffic congestion. As it has previously, the Tomaree Headland Heritage Group (THHG) set up “help desks” at Tomaree Headland from Boxing Day into the new year, providing local information and directions to visitors. Advertise…
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Don’t let pests take over: get support for pest control
HUNTER Local Land Services is encouraging landholders to take advantage of support to tackle feral pigs and pest animals on their property. “The more landholders that take part in control programs, the more successful we all will be in reducing pest animal numbers and their impacts to agriculture and ecosystems,” said Luke Booth, Team Leader…
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Wildfires and other weather extremes raising new climate alarms
WILDFIRES in Los Angeles, heavy snow in other parts of the US, floods in Saudi Arabia and heatwaves across Australia have all confirmed the fears of climate scientists. The Climate Council, an independent organisation formed after the Abbott Government abolished the Climate Commission in 2013, says scientists have confirmed 2024 was the world’s hottest since…
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Letter to the Editor: Time to act
DEAR News Of The Area, AT this time every year the main topic of conversation is the problem with jet skis – this year is no different. In what has become an emotive topic, let’s take a cool-headed approach to the issue to find a suitable outcome. Firstly, let me congratulate our Mayor Leah Anderson…
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Legal Hypothetical: Balancing the needs of a blended family
DAVID passes-away aged 65, leaving his second wife, Mary and his only daughter, Donna. David did not have a will. David and Mary owned a home jointly, worth $1.5 million and held joint bank accounts totalling $600,000. These joint assets passed to Mary by way of “survivorship”. David’s only other asset of significant value was…
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Sam Konstas will keep sticking to his guns in Sri Lanka
SAM Konstas concedes his emotions got the better of him during his first Test series but the batting prodigy will keep backing himself on the tour of Sri Lanka. Konstas has not yet heard from selectors about their top-order plans for the two-Test series that begins on January 29, with Travis Head a chance to…
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Cruz Tate-Whalley earns selection in Central Coast Mariners academy
CAMDEN Haven football prodigy Cruz Tate-Whalley, 15, has secured selection in the Central Coast Mariners Under 16 Academy for 2025. His footballing journey began with the Camden Haven Redbacks at just five years of age, inspired by his father Gaven Whalley, who was involved in coaching at the time. Cruz’s natural flair quickly caught the…
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Letter to the Editor: A huge thank you
DEAR News Of The Area, A HUGE thank you to both locals and visitors who most generously supported Valla Expressions over the nine days these Christmas holidays. We had a most successful exhibition this year with sales exceeding all expectations. Valla Beach Community Association benefits from the show, with commission on sales and donations. This…
