Port Stephens Friendship Group thrives with adventurous new trips Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 11, 2024 ENJOYING a recent membership boost which group veterans put down to people wanting to engage socially more post-Covid, the Port Stephens Friendship Group has been taking on some adventurous outings. The local Friendship Group, whose ethos is all about getting out and socialising, recently took members on a six-day trip
Labor launch Port Stephens council election campaign Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 10, 2024 LABOR has officially announced its candidates for the upcoming council elections, with a campaign launch held on Saturday 29 June. As previously reported in News Of The Area, the Labor group is being led by current Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson, who will look to secure the position of Mayor in
Lakes Trail Festival showcases stunning Myall Coast Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 RUNNERS came out in droves for the Lakes Trail Festival on Saturday 6 July, starting at Providence Bay Park, Hawks Nest. In its third year, the Festival was conceived with the natural beauty of the area in sharp focus. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Boy (16) dead following car crash at Salt Ash Port Stephens Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - July 6, 2024July 7, 2024 A teenage boy has died following a single vehicle crash at Salt Ash, Port Stephens. At around 10.45pm Friday 6 July, emergency services were called to Lemon Tree Passage Road, Salt Ash, following reports of a single-vehicle crash. Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District arrived to find a white Ford Falcon sedan
Macksville-Scotts Head SLSC support turtle research Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 5, 2024 THE Macksville-Scotts Head Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) have recently provided valuable support to a significant research project aimed at learning more about the lives and wellbeing of our precious marine turtles. NSW is home to a number of marine turtle species - such as Loggerhead, Hawksbill, Green and Leatherback turtles
State Governor Luncheons with Tea Gardens Red Cross volunteers Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 3, 2024 GOVERNOR Margaret Beazley, representative of the King, visited the Tea Gardens branch of the Australian Red Cross, at the Uniting Church Hall on Saturday 29 June. This final event on the Vice-Regal visit to the Hunter region was made extra-special by the fact that the NSW Governor is a patron
Raymond Terrace teen on terror charge filmed approach to MP’s office Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 3, 2024 A RAYMOND TERRACE teenager who went to an MP's office while allegedly armed with knives and tactical equipment has been charged with a terrorism offence, after a manifesto published online revealed he had planned a series of attacks possibly inspired by the Christchurch mass shooter. Jordan Patten was at Newcastle MP
Council’s core documents finalised in time for June 30 deadline Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 28, 2024 NAMBUCCA Valley councillors have adopted key documents including the Annual Budget, Long Term Financial Plan and Revenue Policy for the 2024/25 period. “Council’s total estimated operating revenue during the 2024/25 financial year is $55.4 million with estimated operating expenditure being $50.4 million, providing for a small surplus of $29,000 for the
Comboyne’s first female RFS captain following in dad’s footsteps Camden Haven Camden Haven by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 THERE’S a new boss in charge at the Comboyne Rural Fire Station. Not only is Linda Sanders the brigade’s first female captain, she’s now officially authorised to tell her father, mother and daughter what to do. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone
Hawks RLFC receives major donation to further sports complex Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 27, 2024 A MAJOR donation has been received by the Tea Gardens/Myall River Hawks RLFC, giving a massive boost to the Myall Park Sports Complex project currently underway. Previously preferring anonymity, local benefactor Bruce Hopkin chose to speak with NOTA about his recent donation, in the hopes that his $10,000 donation would
