Solemn Remembrance Day commemoration held in Tea Gardens Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 20, 2024 VETERANS and civilians alike gathered at Anzac Park, Tea Gardens to commemorate Remembrance Day on Monday, 11 November, marking the 106th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War One. “106 years ago the guns fell silent, and red poppies soon bloomed upon former battlefields,” began Terry Munright, Secretary
Safety Bureau releases Newcastle emergency landing report Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 20, 2024 THE Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released its report into an emergency landing at Newcastle Airport earlier this year involving a light aircraft. On 13 May, a Beechcraft King Air B200 departed Williamtown Airport on a charter flight to Lord Howe Island via Port Macquarie, with a pilot and two
Hospital staff commemorate Remembrance Day at Macksville Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 STAFF at Macksville District Hospital paused to honour Remembrance Day on 11 November with a ceremony led by local ex-servicemen Mick Birtles DSC and John Starr. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au Mr
Arrest threat for protesters who block major coal port Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 CLIMATE protesters face arrest if they go ahead with plans to blockade the world's biggest coal port after the NSW Supreme Court backed police barring the action. The court issued an order on Thursday deeming the planned protest at the Port of Newcastle from November 22 to 24 an unauthorised assembly
Ministers pitch social media ban to parents, principals Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 14, 2024 FEDERAL ministers have written to parent groups and school principal peak bodies to outline details of its proposal to ban children under 16 from using social media. As the federal government prepares to introduce legislation to parliament for the ban, Education Minister Jason Clare said the age limit would have benefits
Busy Spring period for SES Stroud Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 14, 2024 SPRING has been busy for the SES Stroud Unit, with a series of emergencies, as well as some fun community engagement events. The unit’s interim rescue vehicle was replaced in September with a purpose built and equipped Medium Rescue Vehicle. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Climate reports have implications for everyone Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 8, 2024 IN the wake of climate disasters overseas, several global, national and state reports released last week have implications for the Coffs Coast. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) shared the State Government’s concerns about waste management in Greater Sydney. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.
Colonel David Mead’s poetry inspired by conflict and conservation Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 8, 2024 VETERANS and civilians alike will unite for Remembrance Day on Monday 11 November, to honour the sacrifices made in all conflicts. In advance, infantry veteran Col David Mead (retd) shared some of his experiences during and following the Vietnam War. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
World War Two veterans to be honoured with commemorative medallions Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 8, 2024 FIVE special commemorative medallions, produced by the Australian Government to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two, will be awarded at a Remembrance Day service in Raymond Terrace on 11 November. Originally distributed to Second World War veterans from 2020, more medallions were produced than the
Coffs Harbour’s rough sleepers caught in the middle Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 4, 2024 AS Coffs Harbour's newly elected councillors settle in, community groups are raising concerns about the growing homelessness crisis and what actions Council will take to address it. A number of people already sleeping rough need to find another spot to live following the erection of a fence in early September around
