Flood clean-up continues Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 13, 2021 WITH more than 40,000 tonnes of flood waste already collected from homes, businesses and streets across the MidCoast region, clean-up from the recent devastating floods is well and truly underway. The amount of waste removed on the first 14 days of the clean-up effort is significantly more than the 25,000 tonnes
Cane Toads Invading the Hunter Myall Coast Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 CANE toads were released in North Queensland in 1935 it was believed that they would help control beetles that were damaging sugar cane crops. These introduced pests have not only taken a foothold in Queensland but have migrated rapidly poisoning native species. This migration has seen multiple cane toads found in the
Bellingen and Repton townships to hold local ANZAC Day services Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 9, 2021 BELLINGER River RSL sub-branch has confirmed it will conduct this year’s ANZAC Day memorial services at Bellingen and Repton, following recent news that Coffs Harbour local government area RSL sub-branches have decided not to hold their Dawn Services and ANZAC Day marches at their local town cenotaphs. RSL Sub-branches at Urunga,
No Change In Coastal Drownings in 16 Years Myall Coast Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 6, 2021 THE University of UNSW has conducted the first in-depth review specific to coastal drownings. “We found that evaluation of coastal drowning prevention strategies is rare,” said William Koon, the lead author of the study and a PhD candidate in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences. “This means we simply don’t
Calling All Humanitarians – Nominations Open for Fred Hollows Humanitarian of the Year Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 5, 2021 DO you know an outstanding humanitarian? You could help them further their good work by nominating them in the inaugural Fred Hollows Humanitarian of the Year. The Fred Hollows Foundation is seeking the “Fred’s” in our community. People who go above and beyond, are driven by their passion and make a very real
Is Your Home Fire Safe and Ready For Winter Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 5, 2021 OUR homes are our castles but sometimes the place where we feel the safest are far from safe. The cooler months often see us bringing out old heaters and piggybacking multiple sockets in power points. This is often true for rental properties which sometimes don’t have power outlets where they work best
With Covid-19 vaccine now approved Coffs Harbour residents urged to book flu vaccination Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 1, 2021 COFFS Harbour residents are being urged by pharmacists not to be complacent this flu season and to make flu vaccinations a priority along with receiving the coronavirus vaccine in 2021 to ensure effective protection against the two separate and different viruses. TerryWhite Chemmart Coffs Harbour Pharmacist Tanya Maloney said the key
Community Voices Concerns Over Mambo Culvert Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 30, 2021 FORESHORE Drive has become the focal point of the storm damage in Port Stephens, with images of the washed out culvert appearing on capital city television news. EcoNetwork Port Stephens, a community-based environmental and sustainability network, have called for a thorough review of Foreshore Drive’s infrastructure and adjoining wetlands. “Such a review
Endless Rain: My experience of the floodwaters in Nerong Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 30, 2021 “IS the road to Buhladelah blocked?” I asked the postie as he stopped to deliver the mail. “No” he said, “You can still get through but there’s a warning of a new storm front coming. “There is an east coast low that will meet up with a trough system from the west,”
Rotary Centenary Project Closing The Gap Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 THIS year Rotary is celebrating its centenary. Rotary clubs throughout Australia will not only be celebrating this milestone but will exercise the opportunity to further contribute to their communities and provide help to those in need. Helen Ryan past District Governor of Rotary told News Of The Area, “Here in the Bay
