Helicopters employed to inspect North Coast fire trails Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 13, 2023 HELICOPTER inspections of fire trails on the North Coast have been occurring to check trails and pinpoint any areas needing final maintenance prior to the summer bushfire season. The NSW Budget recently allocated an additional $10.6 million to maintain and upgrade fire trails on Crown land across the state to
School Holidays End with Tea Gardens Cultural Fishing Event Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 11, 2023October 13, 2023 SOMETHING fishy happened on the shores of ANZAC Park at Tea Gardens, on Sunday, 7 October, the last day of the spring school holidays. Several kids and their families, locals and visitors, descended on the sandy banks of the Myall River to plumb the briny depths of the estuary, facilitated
Life-changing university scholarships opening doors for students in need Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 11, 2023October 13, 2023 APPLICATIONS are now open for the Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship program, which is clearing the path to higher education for students wishing to study at the University of Newcastle. The new Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship program will award a total of five scholars up to $30,000 each over a
Overwhelming Welcome for the 45th Valla Rod Run Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 THE Valla Rod Run, now an annual event celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship of hot rod enthusiasts, took place in the Nambucca Valley from 24 to 30 September 2023. Paul Godfrey, President of the Drag-ens Hot Rod Club, told News Of The Area, “This year's event, the 45th, was
Swanee’s Showcase helping young musos shine at the International Buskers Festival Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 6, 2023 AUSSIE rock legend John Swan, affectionately known as 'Swanee', has thrown his enthusiastic support behind this year's International Buskers and Comedy Festival by endorsing two talented local musicians set to perform at this iconic event. Mr Swan, who was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his contributions to music
Three Local Restaurants are Finalists in R&CA Hostplus Awards for Excellence 2023 Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 5, 2023 THREE local restaurants in the Myall Coast have become Finalists in the Restaurant and Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence this year. The Garden Eatery at Tea Gardens Country Club, Mumm’s on the Myall at Tea Gardens, and The Bridgeview Restaurant at Karuah and District RSL Club have each scored finalist
Applications open for Regional University Study Hubs Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2023 APPLICATIONS are now open for ten new Regional University Study Hubs to be established around Australia, giving more students outside the major cities access to tertiary education. The Albanese Government is investing $66.9 million to double the number of University Study Hubs across the country and bring the Hubs to the
Time2Talk Nambucca Valley goes the extra mile for veterans Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 29, 2023 TIME2TALK Nambucca Valley, a local not-for-profit organisation aimed at opening doors and ending the stigma around mental health, recently organised and escorted a group of Nambucca Valley military veterans to Canberra to visit the Australian War Memorial (AWM). In addition to raising funds for RUOK, Time2Talk has been facilitating information sessions
Volunteers discover Feathertail Gliders living in Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 29, 2023 RARE visitors to the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, namely Feathertail Gliders (Acrobates pygmaeus), have been discovered living in the garden by the team of young volunteer guides. The find is particularly surprising and gratifying since the garden is sited in the centre of Coffs Harbour city. Advertise with News of The
Volunteers help mitigate Pindimar’s catastrophic fire hazards in the Inaugural Minderoo Muster Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 28, 2023 A VOLUNTEER army mustered at North and South Pindimar from Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 September, to prepare fire access trails before catastrophe strikes. The taskforce included locals, Newcastle University students, and corporate members from Newcastle across the three days, and was formed by the Australian Resilience Corps under Minderoo