World War Two Memorial Trees Set For Removal At Scotts Head Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 11, 2021June 12, 2021 THE Scotts Head community are upset about the proposed removal of WW2 Memorial Trees in the Little Bay area. News Of The Area spoke with Moira Ryan from Scotts Head Dune Care who stated she first noticed the now dead tree looking poorly about 18 months ago. Moira said, “Dune Care raised
Paramedics take stand against pay cuts on 10 June Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 8, 2021 HEALTH Services Union paramedics will be taking a state-wide stand in NSW against attempts to cut wages, attending to only urgent emergencies on 10 June. For 24 hours, paramedics will refuse to respond to call-outs as an industrial action over a 1.5 per cent pay increase offer. Health Services Union Secretary, Gerard
Proposed Changes To Dog Off Lead Areas at Boat Harbour Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 8, 2021 DOGS are a part of many families here in Port Stephens. We have big dogs, small dogs and active dogs and they all enjoy getting out for a walk. The RSPCA tells us that there are 29 million pets in Australia and 61% of households have a pet and 38% of those
Lions Park at Nambucca Headland has lion statue stolen Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 ACCORDING to Don Parvezz, Major Project Chairman from the Nambucca Heads Lions, the club has been working to beautify the Lions Park for two years. When speaking to News Of The Area Don said, “We wouldn’t have been able to do the project without Nambucca Valley Council and Nambucca Heads RSL
Commemoration Of Servicemen Lost in Crash in 1943 on Jimmys Beach Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 1, 2021 PORT Stephens has a colourful history particularly when it comes to WWII. Generally Australia was kept safe during WWII, partly through the efforts of the Diggers and the native people who supported them on the Kokoda Trail and of course by the Allied Forces that fought the war in the pacific. But
Tomaree Headland Walk Reopens Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 1, 2021 THE view from the summit of Tomaree Headland is one of the top views in the state. After being closed due to a landslide after the March 2021 storms the walkway to the summit has reopened. Tomaree Head Summit walk is a 2.2km, grade 5 return hike, located in the Tomaree National
Australian Red Cross Distinguished Team Award for Nambucca Valley Emergency Services Team Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 THE Nambucca Valley Emergency Services Team has been awarded the Australian Red Cross Distinguished Team Award. The Award was presented by Mr John Maclennan, Chairman of NSW Red Cross, in Sydney at World Red Cross Day celebrations, on 7 May. The Award was accepted by team members Carol Templeton and Lesley Smith. This
Dogs Allowed To Walk Port Stephens Beaches Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 25, 2021 IN what looks like a response to community feedback to date Council has launched yet another survey into dog use of beaches in and around the Anna Bay area. There was keen interest in maintaining the status quo for our four legged friends in the neighbourhoods of Anna Bay and Boat
Greening initiatives for the MidCoast open for feedback Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 A STRATEGY that aims to manage and enhance tree canopy cover and green spaces across the region is currently on public exhibition. There’s no doubt that the leafy character of our towns and villages, and our rural and natural landscapes are part of what we love about the MidCoast. As part of
Council to seek State Government support for a new tip site to combat stench Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 21, 2021 THE current Coffs Harbour Waste Management Facility debacle and the stench surrounding the facility in recent weeks caused much debate at Coffs Harbour City Council’s recent ordinary meeting. Long-time neighbour of the Englands Road Waste Management Facility Zeno Baston had some councillors in tears after speaking at the Council meeting on