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
Macksville Christmas Carols bring unity and joy to the Valley Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 22, 2023 MACKSVILLE radiated with festive spirit as the town’s annual Christmas Carols by Candlelight welcomed close to 4,500 attendees on Sunday. What began humbly 36 years ago near the Macksville library has blossomed into a cherished event orchestrated by the Salvation Army Nambucca River Church. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Chlorine spill at Salamander Bay Oaks Resort injures one Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 21, 2023 AN INCIDENT at Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort, Salamander Bay on Tuesday 12 December left a worker injured and prompted a response from multiple emergency services. The worker received burn injuries after a 1000 litre chlorine tank next to the resort pool was compromised. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service called out to Wards River fire during drill Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 20, 2023 REALITY hit for one new Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service (RFS) recruit at routine training on Tuesday, 12 December. During a combined RFS and Fire and Rescue NSW fire drill at Palm Lake Resort, suddenly the RFS ‘Tea Gardens 7’ truck was repurposed by Fire Control to assist at a
Former Macksville Hospital nurses reunite over lunch in Nambucca Heads Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 WHAT started as a simple lunch gathering for a small group of former nurses from the old and new Macksville Hospitals blossomed into a heartwarming ‘unofficial’ reunion as over 30 former nurses, many of whom hadn't seen each other for years, came together. The ‘unofficial’ reunion took place at the
Coffs Harbour hosts workshops to help regional water services get disaster-ready Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 15, 2023 IN PREPARATION for managing water emergencies, City of Coffs Harbour Local Water Utilities staff recently attended a Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) funded workshop. 35 participants from ten regional councils were tutored through scenarios that armed them with experience of potential emergencies, leaving them better prepared to safeguard water and
South West Rocks residents say no to high rise development Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 15, 2023 THE Voices of South West Rocks Community Inc (VOSWR) has been working with Kempsey Shire Council to implement a two-story height limit outside the town’s CBD in the 2023 South West Rocks Structure Plan. VOSWR and the community are outraged by a major development proposed on Phillip Drive, South West
Have your say on draft Cemetery Strategy Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 13, 2023 GIVE your feedback on the draft Cemetery Strategy which has been developed after community consultation this year. MidCoast Council manages 34 cemeteries across the region. 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 draft
