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
Bellingen Shire Council continue water quality testing program Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 10, 2024 BELLINGEN Shire Council has begun its third year of water quality testing under the NSW Government’s Beachwatch Program. The Beachwatch program provides high-quality data and information on water quality at the Shire’s most popular recreational water sites. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Indigenous knowledge key to reverse environment decline Camden Haven Camden Haven by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 10, 2024 INDIGENOUS knowledge and ties to land that have survived despite colonisation will be key to supporting fundamental shifts that reverse the destruction of nature, a global summit has been told. The three-day event began in Sydney on Tuesday to explore effective ways to address biodiversity loss while offering a local show
Destiny Haven visits a big support for St Andrews Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 WOMEN of Destiny Haven visited Tea Gardens St Andrews Anglican Church on Tuesday, 1 October, to bring a welcome dose of feedback to the unending charitable works of the Op Shop group. Proceeds from the twice-yearly Christmas sales at the Op Shop, one in July and one in December, have
Firies show they’re ready at Myall River Festival Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 8, 2024 FIREFIGHTERS from Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Brigade spread the message with big red trucks and a powerful hose at the Myall River Festival in Tea Gardens on Saturday, 5 October. Volunteers from the local RFS brought out several of the local fleet of well-maintained vehicles, including the workhorse Category 1
Workshop teaches business to recognise the impact of trauma Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2024 LOCAL disability and employment services provider Ability Options presented a free workshop in Coffs Harbour designed to train businesses to deliver Trauma Informed Practices in the workplace. The workshop for local not-for-profit organisations was funded by a donation from Regional Australia Bank through its Community Partnership Program. Advertise with News of
Hazard reductions behind schedule ahead of fire season Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2024 NSW AUTHORITIES have failed to hit hazard reduction targets ahead of the coming bushfire season. Vegetation growth fuelled by persistent wet weather has put the NSW Rural Fire Service on the back foot, forcing it to respond to more than 1600 bush and grass fires since July. Advertise with News of The
Tomaree nurses join Sydney rally Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2024 TOMAREE nurses joined groups from across the Hunter and the rest of NSW at a rally in Sydney last week, as part of a 24-hour strike. The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) held the protest after rejecting an offer of a three percent pay rise. Advertise with News of The Area
Community garden funds new mulcher Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2024 FUNDRAISING has never tasted so good, according to members of the North Arm Cove Community Garden group. Its members have purchased a new mulcher with the proceeds from sales of local artisan Bill Moller’s jams and pickles, which were made from the NAC garden’s very own produce. Advertise with News of The
