Swim safely between the flags these holidays Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 28, 2021 SURF lifesaving patrols are back on our beaches for the summer season, with both volunteers and MidCoast Council’s paid lifesavers keeping swimmers safe these school holidays. Ahead of a summer where high coastal visitation is expected following large-scale lockdowns, state border closures and international travel restrictions, the Australian Lifeguard Service is
Grant win for Marine Rescue Woolgoolga buys new tractor Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 23, 2021 A SENSE of relief is how Mitch Harvey, Unit Commander at Marine Rescue NSW Woolgoolga, described his feeling when Gurmesh Singh, Member for Coffs Harbour, rang him with the news that his unit would be getting a new launching tractor. “I kind of jumped for joy,” Mitch told News Of The
Greater Bank grant helps Nambucca Scouts get back on their feet Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 22, 2021 NAMBUCCA Scouts are thrilled to be a recipient of Greater Bank’s Mid North Coast latest funding boost. In second place for the grant, Nambucca Scouts are grateful their application was successful. Nikky Stapleton, Nambucca Scouts’ Treasurer, who manages the clubs financial accounts and fundraising, told News Of The Area, “If we were
MidCoast Council wins award for commitment to sustainability Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 22, 2021 MIDCOAST Council has been recognised as a Bronze Partner of Sustainability Advantage in acknowledgement of its significant environmental achievements. Sustainability Advantage is a program of the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment that supports organisations who commit to sustainable practices and achieve improved outcomes in sustainability across their business. Advertise with
Spoonville Revitalises Port Stephens’ Community Spirit During Lockdown Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 21, 2021 THE community of Anna Bay is embracing a new trend designed to make life more fun for kids enduring the long lockdown. During the 2020 lockdown, it was teddy bears hiding in windows all designed to spark some joy for passers by. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
Victoria border remains firmly closed for family carers who travelled to Nambucca Heads in July to care for elderly parent Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 19, 2021 KEITH and Nicky Perkins arrived in Nambucca Heads from Victoria on 8 July to provide some respite care for Keith’s 97-year-old father Ted Perkins. Their plan was to stay for two weeks to provide Ted with some additional company, taking him out for walks and making him some home cooked meals. Usually
Mary Help of Christians Primary School celebrates schools reopening after lockdown Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 19, 2021 DELIGHTED teachers greeted the children in the school drop-off zone as they arrived back at Mary Help of Christians Primary School (MHOC) in Sawtell on Monday after a four-week absence. Cheers rang out across the Mid North Coast when the end of the lockdown was announced last Thursday. Advertise with News of
Federal Government fund $4 million for Large Air Tanker to aid firefighting Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 14, 2021 THE Federal Government has announced it will fund the leasing of a Large Air Tanker to boost aerial firefighting muscle this fire season. Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said the extra resourcing was important as the Bushfire Danger Period was already in place across a number of local government
Port Stephens SES members assist in Anthony ‘AJ’ Elfalak rescue Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 PORT Stephens SES volunteers are always ready to put their hands up to help not only the local community but the wider community whenever there is need. Last week saw the team join some 400 other emergency service workers and volunteers in a desperate four day search for a toddler lost
Nambucca Valley Landcare – restoring flora and fauna after fire Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 A NAMBUCCA Valley Landcare project to restore the area’s flora and fauna after fire damage is now underway in the severely burnt forested headwaters of the Nambucca River catchment. Funding has been provided by the Australian Government, Landcare Australia and Nambucca Valley Council. Logan Zingus from Nambucca Valley Landcare told News Of
