New defibrillator installed at Jimmys Beach Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 4, 2024December 5, 2024 PUBLIC safety has been enhanced by the installation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the Anchorage/Boulevarde carpark along Jimmys Beach, Winda Woppa. The AED represents the leading community project funded by the proceeds of the 2024 Police & Community Charity (P&CC) Golf Day, held on Good Friday. Advertise
Port Stephens shines bright at 2024 NSW Tourism Awards Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 4, 2024 FOUR exceptional local tourism operators were celebrated at the prestigious 2024 NSW Tourism Awards, held at The Star Sydney on Thursday, 28 November. This annual event, hosted by the NSW Tourism Association, honours excellence in the state’s tourism industry. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
2024 Bulahdelah Show ‘one of the best’ in event’s history Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2024November 29, 2024 ORGANISERS of the Bulahdelah Show are celebrating what they consider one of their best events in history. Held at the Bulahdelah Showground from November 15-16, the Show featured fairy floss, fireworks, dog shows, demolition derby and everything in-between. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.
Industry warns of potential billion-dollar cost for koala national park Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 NSW’S biggest environmental commitment faces a potential funding shortfall as analysis shows protecting key koala populations could cost more than $1.3 billion. The analysis, based on advice from the under-siege forestry industry, comes as the sector proposes two smaller alternatives for the Great Koala National Park. Advertise with News of The Area
Grandad ‘enjoyed’ seeing alligator kill beloved chicken Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 THERE was a "degree of sadism" in a grandfather's decision to feed a chicken called Betty White to an alligator at a local wildlife sanctuary, a court has heard. Kent Sansom, owner of Oakvale Wildlife Park at Salt Ash, said justice had been served last Wednesday when Smith was placed on
Private sector nurses and midwives on 24-hour stop work Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 26, 2024 BEEPS and toots, hoots and honks sounded out as Tuesday morning’s commuters showed their support for private sector nurses and midwives who took to the streets in strike action. The nurses and midwives working for Ramsay Health Care, the country’s largest private hospital operator, walked off the job for 24 hours
Sister cities renew wetlands affiliation at Newcastle City Hall Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 A VISITING Japanese delegation recently expressed admiration for artworks by Port Stephens students depicting the journey of migratory birds. The Japanese delegation from the Kushiro International Wetland Centre, visited Newcastle and Port Stephens to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Sister Wetlands Affiliation. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
Compulsory acquisition of Foreshores land formally rejected Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 24, 2024 THE previous City of Coffs Harbour Council’s attempt to compulsorily acquire two State-owned parcels of land at the Jetty Foreshores has formally been refused. Council had sought to acquire two plots of land - Lot 11 DP 843870 and Lot 10 DP 1284099 - from the state, which sit between
Council votes to require DAs for intensive horticulture Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 NAMBUCCA Valley Council has voted to require DAs for intensive horticulture operations in the region. The motion was resolved by five votes to four at Council’s general meeting on Thursday, 14 November. Over 100 people attended the meeting, with standing room only in the Chambers and more than 30 onlookers
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