Investigation launched as submerged car located in Raymond Terrace Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 17, 2024 EMERGENCY services raced to the boat ramp at Seaham Road, Raymond Terrace on Sunday morning following reports of a vessel entangled with a submerged car. First on the scene, NSW Police discovered a small car partially submerged in the water, prompting a swift and coordinated effort with the NSW State Emergency
Knitting Nannas win court challenge Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 12, 2024 ‘KNITTING Nannas’ Helen Kvelde and Dominique Jacobs have won a significant victory for the right to protest in NSW, with the Supreme Court finding offences established under the former Government’s anti-protest regime unconstitutional. The Supreme Court ruled that sections 214A (1) (c) and (d) of the NSW Crimes Act “impermissibly burden
Eungai Rail camp site hosts festival to raise money for PNG sister schools Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 12, 2024 FOOTPRINTS In Style, an award-winning camping site in Eungai Rail, is hosting a fundraising weekend event for the PNG Sister Schools charity. On 20 and 21 January, all are invited to come and camp at the Eungai Rail venue where musical events, food stalls and fundraising auctions will be held
Fingal Bay parkrun celebrates busy holiday season Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 FINGAL Bay parkrun is a free, fun and friendly weekly five kilometre event, held every Saturday at 8:00 am. Locals and visitors to Port Stephens are invited to walk, jog, run, volunteer or just spectate at the locally managed community hub. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Westpac Rescue Helicopter airlifts injured horse rider at Hawks Nest Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 10, 2024 EVERYONE was reminded of the vital and life-saving work done by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service when an emergency medical evacuation occurred on Myall Park on Friday, 29 December. At around 9am a woman in her thirties, who had been horse-riding along Jimmys Beach, fell off and was subsequently rolled
Cyclists call for removal of bollards along bike path in Nambucca Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 29, 2023 ON Thursday 14 December, Ullrich Kessler addressed the Nambucca Valley Council meeting on the subject of the bollards along the Watt Creek Cycleway. Mr Kessler began his prepared speech by congratulating Council on the completion of the cycleway, which now means that pedestrians and cyclists do not need to use the
Fyrebirds soar to new heights: A year of rocking NRL stadiums and sharing stage with Aussie icons Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 IT’S been an exceptional year for Coffs Harbour musical duo Jet and Jack Fyrebird, known as The Fyrebirds, who shared stages with Australian music legends and entertained packed NRL stadiums. Jet Fyrebird embarked on her musical journey by performing at events across the Coffs Coast. Advertise with News of The Area
Debate over whale migration and impact of offshore wind Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 IMPACTS on whales have been a major feature of local offshore wind debate in recent months, with opponents of the renewable energy proposal expressing major concerns that the iconic marine mammals will be negatively affected by the installation and operation of wind turbines off the coast of Port Stephens. Port
Explore the Tilligerry Habitat this summer Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 28, 2023 A BEAUTIFUL wetland on the Lemon Tree Passage peninsula boasts a robust and regenerated environment now home to many wonderful local species of fauna and flora, including one known koala. The Tilligerry Habitat is free to enter and has easy to navigate accessible boardwalks through the wetlands. Advertise with News of The
More JPs needed across the Coffs Coast Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 22, 2023 A 100 PERCENT increase in Justice of the Peace (JP) desks across the Coffs Coast means more JPs are needed to provide the key community service. With eight JP desks now operating across the region, the local additions are at Coffs Harbour Library, Woolgoolga Library and Dorrigo Library. Advertise with News
