Tea Gardens Lions Club opens nominations for Citizen of the Year Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 30, 2024 ANOTHER year approaches its end, and the Tea Gardens Lions Club is asking locals to consider a few special citizens to reward for their dedication and efforts on behalf of the community. Every year, the Lions Club hosts a localised version of ‘Australian of the Year’, which is, perhaps by
Forest protests show no sign of abating Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 THE fight over native forests shows no sign of abating with conservationists continuing to claim that areas marked for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) are being overly targeted by logging operations. Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) and the State Government deny this, while activists continue to disrupt forestry operations. Advertise with
Bridge builders lock in critical piece of Coffs Bypass infrastructure Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 WHILE Coffs Harbour slept on Saturday night, a band of bridge builders locked into place a critical piece of the long-awaited bypass, changing the appearance of the city’s northern entrance. Between midnight and 3am Sunday morning, a crane capable of lifting 650 tonnes picked up a 60-metre architecturally designed steel bridge,
Major upgrade to begin at Hawks Nest Sewage Treatment Plant Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 WORK will begin this week on a major upgrade to the Hawks Nest Sewage Treatment Plant. MidCoast Council says the $50 million overhaul will enable the plant to “accommodate the large increases in population that are forecast to occur in the area over the coming decades”. Advertise with News of The Area
Nambucca Valley GP shortage reaches crisis point Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 IT has never been harder to consult a registered general practitioner (GP) in the Nambucca Valley, with most medical centres in the area not accepting new patients to their books - a situation which has become progressively worse over the past year. When Dr Peter Williams of Nambucca Heads retired at
Improving flood resilience on Waterfall Way Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 17, 2024 PLANS are being finalised for work to reduce the frequency of flooding on the eastern section of Waterfall Way, and road users are being asked for their feedback. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the NSW Government was investing $50m to improve safety and efficiency on Waterfall Way. Advertise with News of
CommBank and airport partner on sustainability goals Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 17, 2024October 25, 2024 NEWCASTLE Airport has partnered with CommBank to fund a raft of sustainability programs via a $235 million Green Sustainability-Linked Loan (GSLL). The GSLL converts existing loan funding to one linked to specific sustainability actions and outcomes. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Raymond Terrace veterans sought for inclusion on war memorial Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 17, 2024 ON 11 November 1925, the memorial cenotaph in Anzac Park, Raymond Terrace was unveiled to reveal the names of those from the town and surrounding district who served in World War I and the Boer War of 1899-1902. The cenotaph had been erected using donations from returned soldiers and
Rental crisis is everywhere, dire for essential workers Camden Haven Camden Haven by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 16, 2024October 18, 2024 AUSTRALIA’S housing crisis has reached the point where essential workers "are faced with a dire picture" when looking for a home to rent, and moving to the regions is no longer a ticket to a more affordable lifestyle. Anglicare Australia's latest Rental Affordability Snapshot released on Wednesday has found there's few
Bypass pedestrian bridge to span eight highway lanes Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 11, 2024 A NEW pedestrian bridge to cross the equivalent of eight lanes of highway in Coffs Harbour is starting to take shape. The new bridge, on the northern approaches to the city, is part of the Coffs Harbour bypass project and will replace the existing Luke Bowen pedestrian bridge. Advertise with News of
