The March 2021 Floods as documented through local community members Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 21, 2021 MID North Coast NSW Emergency Situations, an independent information page (not associated with any emergency service) have created a platform in which locals can document the disastrous March 2021 flooding of the Mid North Coast. Paul and his wife, Sarah are asking for local support. “What we are hoping you can help
Recovering From The Severe Weather Event Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 19, 2021 WHILE Foreshore Drive is a key focus for Council, as the rebuild continues after the devastating severe rain event in March, this is only one of many areas that needs addressing. Other priorities include repairing damage caused by landslips, pumping water, and patching potholes across the region. Port Stephens Assets Section Manager
Big4 River Myall Hosts Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 THE Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is coming to Big 4 River Myall for the first time. Members of the community and visitors to the park will be gathering at the Camp Kitchen to raise funds for this worthwhile cause. Kim Ekert of the Big 4 River Myall Park told News Of The
Valla’s Working Kelpies demonstrate their instincts and skills at local Agricultural Shows Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 13, 2021 VALLA’s Barru Working Kelpies have been busily showing off their skills recently, travelling up to the Coffs Harbour and Bellingen Shows Barru Working Kelpies Manager, Scott Amon, values the interaction with agricultural show visitors, saying, “If you want to learn some practical methods to establishing the foundations of rules, boundaries and
Prime Minister Scott Morrison Hosts National Cabinet At Williamtown Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 12, 2021May 13, 2021 NATIONAL Cabinet usually takes place from an office in Canberra for Prime Minister Scott Morrison, however, last week Williamtown hosted the Prime Minister for the crucial meeting of our leaders. In March 2020, in response to the pandemic, the Council of Australian Governments met and made the decision to form a
A promising nesting season for shorebirds on the Myall Coast Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 11, 2021 ANOTHER nesting season has officially ended for local endangered shorebirds and MidCoast Council’s environmental team is pleased to see the ‘Share the Shore’ message being implemented. The MidCoast is fortunate to have migratory shorebirds make their way to local beaches annually to nest and feed but it’s always a delicate process
Graduate Sheriff’s Officers take up their posts at Coffs Harbour Courthouse Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 7, 2021 GRADUATES of the largest ever cohort of probationary Sheriff’s Officers are on their way to Coffs Harbour Courthouse. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh congratulated the new Probationary Sheriff’s Officers of Alpha Class 2021 who will put their skills into practice as they are deployed to Coffs Harbour through May. “We’re looking
A successful, Covid-safe Scotts Head Festival Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 4, 2021May 5, 2021 THE Scotts Head Food, Wine, Music and Arts Festival was first launched in the picturesque beach town of Scotts Head in April 2014. Founder, Tina Midson-Matley told News Of The Area, “It took two years of intensive fund raising, organising, planning and gathering like-minded volunteers to form a strong and focused
New service for suicide survivors in Hunter, New England and Manning Regions Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 4, 2021May 7, 2021 *Trigger warning: please note that this news piece contains content relating to depression and suicide. THE stresses of COVID-19 have played their part in increasing depression rates within the community, and suicide is an issue we all need to be abreast of. To help combat this and assist survivors of suicide attempts,
Project underway to improve Tea Gardens sewer network Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 4, 2021May 7, 2021 CONCEPT planning will begin soon for a project that will ensure Tea Gardens’ sewer network can continue to meet the growing needs of the community. The project includes a proposal to construct a rising main from Tea Gardens to the Hawks Nest Sewage Treatment Plant, which is also set for a
