Rural Fire Service volunteers prevent major explosion during Bucketts Way blaze Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 20, 2024 BUSHFIRES converged on The Bucketts Way last week, triggering a task force of Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across two districts to tackle the blaze over 3, 4 and 5 February. Two separate fires started in state forest along The Bucketts Way on Saturday 3 February, but with strong
Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare scoops multi-year Government funding Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 15, 2024 COFFS Harbour Regional Landcare is one of six successful Landcare groups in NSW to receive funding for coordinators and support staff. Across the state, the NSW Government has funding for 83 full-time equivalent local and regional Landcare coordinators and support staff through its $59 million NSW Landcare Enabling Program 2023-2027. Advertise with
Bowraville’s Frank Partridge VC Military Museum receives funding boost Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 15, 2024 IN a boost to initiatives aimed at honouring and remembering veterans and Australia’s significant military history, the NSW Government’s Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP) has allocated over $100,000 to 92 community groups, schools, and ex-service organisations across the state. The ACGP offers small grants of up to $3,000, which according to
Red Cross volunteers thanked for assistance in Hunter Valley crash Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 15, 2024 MEMBERS of the Tea Gardens Red Cross were thanked and recognised by Cessnock Mayor Jay Suvaal for their efforts following the devastating 2023 Hunter Valley bus crash, along with other Hunter Red Cross volunteers, at Cessnock on 26 January. Part of the Australia Day celebrations, Mayor Suvaal presented a special
Heritage signage installed at Hunter bridges Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 15, 2024 NEW heritage interpretation signage has been installed at the Cooreei, Monkerai and Hinton bridges. Hinton Bridge, located in Port Stephens, is one of only three lift bridges remaining in the Hunter region. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02)
Data collection supports long-term river health Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 9, 2024 FOLLOWING the completion of extensive training with OzGreen co-founder Sue Lennox, Nambucca Riverwatch volunteers have been undertaking monthly testing of five sites along the Nambucca River. The citizen science initiative involves collecting, synthesising and analysing water quality data, then uploading results to the NSW Waterwatch Database and reporting to appropriate
Hawks RLFC oversee demolitions to start Myall Park Complex Stage 2 Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 STAGE 2 of the Myall Park Sports Complex began with demolition of the old site along the football field in Hawks Nest on Saturday, 3 February. Stage 1 was successfully completed last year, giving both the junior and senior football clubs, and other users of the community field, a new,
Bellingen Lions Club donate modern oxygen concentrators to local hospital Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 BELLINGEN Lions Club have again stepped up to support their local Bellinger River District Hospital, making their second donation of vital equipment in just a couple of weeks. After donating a $6,268 vaccine fridge to the hospital, the hard-working members of the local Lions Club have returned with a $13,161 donation
Suspicious Anna Bay bushfire prompts swift response by NSW Rural Fire Service Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 6, 2024 NEW South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews sprang into action on Monday 29 January following reports of a bushfire in Anna Bay. 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 The blaze posed a
Say Cheese: The skills of caseiculture taught at Eungai Hall Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 THE morning of Sunday 21 January saw a group of enthusiastic cheese fanciers converge at Eungai Soldiers Memorial Hall for a three hour workshop, designed not as a degustation event with crackers and wine, but a hands-on learning and sharing exercise. Workshop facilitator and local farmer Julie Humphris welcomed thirteen participants