Raymond Terrace Lions donate essential goods to Hunter families in need Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2024 AS the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit across Port Stephens, the Raymond Terrace Lions Club are doing their bit to make life a little easier for impacted families. The local Lions Club recently completed a drop off of donations to We Care Connect, a Hunter-based charity which rehomes essential children’s
Voting in the upcoming local government elections Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 19, 2024 LOCAL government elections are scheduled for Saturday 14 September 2024 across NSW and voting is compulsory for all residents aged over eighteen. Anyone who has recently moved to the area is encouraged to make sure their details on the electoral roll are up to date. Advertise with News of The Area
Water infrastructure upgrades improve fire resilience in Dunbogan Camden Haven Camden Haven by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 14, 2024 FIREFIGHTERS and first responders gathered in Dunbogan last week to celebrate the completion of an upgrade to water infrastructure at the Diamond Waters Caravan Park. In 2022, Ritchie Villages was awarded a $975,364 grant under the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grant Program to upgrade 1.5 kilometres of water main
Gallery grant to support economic opportunities for Aboriginal artists Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 A $250,000 grant will support an Indigenous arts organisation in Coffs Harbour to create economic and employment opportunities for First Nations artists. The project has been funded by a ‘Community and Place – Closing the Gap’ grant from Aboriginal Affairs NSW. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
Pub raffles support Tea Gardens Public School Breakfast Club and kids’ nutrition Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 11, 2024 THE children of Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) have received a donation to their Breakfast Club, thanks to the generous raffle attendees of the Tea Gardens Hotel. Every three months, proceeds from the Tea Gardens Hotel raffles are collected and donated to a local charity or cause, and for this
Port Stephens Community Woodworkers celebrate opening of weatherproof workshop Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 THE Port Stephens Community Woodworkers have officially opened their new weatherproof workspace. Over 60 people were present to celebrate the opening of the workspace with a morning tea. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us -
Nambucca Valley Visitor Information Centre: The front line in the fight for tourism Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 7, 2024 THE natural beauty of the Nambucca Valley and its quaint towns and villages has long been a draw card for visitors and holiday makers. Most local businesses benefit from tourism dollars coming into the area and there are flow-on effects such as employment and investment in infrastructure. Advertise with News of The
Bundabah site visit teaches locals how to plan burns Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 BUNDABAH properties played host to some informative field-study of controlled fire management, with a group of local landowners hiking out on Sunday 2 June. Doug, from Controlled Burning Contractors (CBC) in Salamander Bay, explained how proactive burns of hazard reduction and asset protection are planned and carried out, using some
National Cartoon Gallery to reopen with motor museum Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 5, 2024 THE future of the Bunker Cartoon Gallery is being driven by a focus on building the venue as a dedicated tourism destination. With a new Board elected at its Extraordinary General Meeting on 26 May, it was announced that a newly created motor vehicle focus will drive the evolution of the
Rotary Club of Nelson Bay awards further education scholarships Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 5, 2024 ON Thursday 16 May the Rotary Club of Nelson Bay awarded Rotary International Centenary Scholarships to Vanessa Thompson and Kathy Rimmer to assist with further studies. The scholarship will assist Vanessa, a registered nurse, to obtain specialised clinical nursing qualifications. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
