Nambucca Valley gardeners unite in friendship Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 14, 2025 THE first meeting for 2025 of the Stuarts Point and District Garden Club (SPaDGC) was held on Wednesday, 5 February, marked by summer weather and the warmth of friendship. At 11.30am a troupe of flora-loving individuals gathered at the Stuarts Point Community Hall to set up trading and display tables featuring
Beach stingers abound at Hawks Nest beach Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 13, 2025 BLUEBOTTLES have plagued swimmers along the coast this summer, with Hawks Nest’s Bennetts Beach the site of a wave of incidents. The marine stingers, each of which is a colony of four separate organisms called “zooids”, are generally carried in on the prevailing north-easterly winds and the incoming tides. Advertise with
PFAS concerns spread to Medowie as inquiry hits Hunter Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 12, 2025 MEDOWIE residents Michael Walton and Paul Rooms appeared last week as witnesses to an inquiry into ‘forever chemical’ contamination in waterways and drinking water supplies throughout NSW. The inquiry, overseen by a NSW Upper House select committee, rolled into Newcastle on Tuesday, 4 February, following hearings and site visits in the
Council to hold Hunter Water accountable for DA assessment delays Dungog Shire Dungog Shire by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 11, 2025 DUNGOG Shire Council has voted to hold Hunter Water accountable for delays in the assessment of any development application (DA) referred to the organisation. Mayor Digby Rayward put forward a Mayoral Minute at Council’s meeting on 29 January, seeking improvements in current referral timeframes. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
Industry shoots down calls to axe native logging Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2025 ENDING controversial native forest logging would boost manufacturing and jobs in Australia as well as protecting the environment, one of the nation's most influential economists argues. But the sector has hit back at claims native logging can be replaced, arguing the environmental impacts of the practice are overstated. Advertise with News of
Airfield reconfiguration takes flight at Newcastle Airport Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2025 STAGE one of planned reconfiguration work is now underway ahead of Newcastle Airport’s international terminal opening in August. Newcastle Airport Interim CEO Andrew Warrender said the airfield reconfiguration was an important step in the airport’s attempt to become a “world-class international gateway”. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
Myall River dredging set to commence in early March Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 PORT STEPHENS MP Kate Washington has confirmed that dredging of the Myall River is set to commence in early March, with all necessary regulatory approvals now secured. Sydney-based Dredging Solutions has been appointed as the contractor to carry out the project. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Grants open for NAIDOC Week celebrations Gloucester District Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 MIDCOAST Council is currently offering grants for community-led events during NAIDOC week. Events celebrating NAIDOC Week, and this year’s theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”, will be held between 6 and 13 July. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us
Henry Kendall Reserve parkrun celebrates third anniversary Camden Haven Camden Haven by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 2, 2025 THE Henry Kendall Reserve parkrun will celebrate its third anniversary on 8 February. The free weekly event brings the community together to walk, run or jog a five kilometre course through the riverfront bushland reserve on the outskirts of Laurieton. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
Coffs Harbour 2025 Australia Day Award Winners Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 31, 2025 FOUR local legends were honoured at the 2025 Australia Day Awards celebrated at a special ceremony at C.ex Coffs. City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams announced the winners, recognising the work of Phil McMullen, Nathan Armstrong, Barry Powells and Scott Cordwell whose passion, dedication, and selflessness have had
