Gloucester District’s gardeners talking ‘Permaculture at the Pub’ Gloucester District Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 21, 2025 WHEN the word “permaculture” is uttered, some readers might have a vision of someone clad in well-worn gardening gear, with an old tattered hat, clutching a freshly dug bunch of carrots or spuds. Few would imagine a smartly dressed group, beers in hand, chatting animatedly at the local pub about gardening
‘Let’s get involved’: Committee seek support for Waukivory Hall improvements Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 21, 2025 THE Waukivory Hall Committee are seeking support for improvements to the historic community space halfway between Gloucester and Bulahdelah. “Acknowledging the uniqueness of the hall and the opportunity of uniting the community makes this a special venue worthy of the time and dedication required to maintain its dignity, [and] to
Gloucester’s hidden industries as the WFH trend continues Gloucester District Gloucester District News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 21, 2025 DURING the pandemic there was a necessary explosion in the number of people working from home (WFH) and that trend has continued. According to ABS data from 2023, 37 percent of Australians were working from home, which was much higher than pre-pandemic levels. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
Warning as scammers take advantage of storm chaos Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 21, 2025 SCAMMERS are attempting to take advantage of the recent storms and the community’s increased vulnerability. The National Broadband Network (nbn) is one of the companies urging everyone to remain vigilant for unsolicited phone calls or messages. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone
Emergency services stretched thin with storm response Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 21, 2025 EMERGENCY services volunteers launched into action across the Hunter during volatile and ferocious January storms last week. While many enjoyed a spectacular lighting show during the power blackouts on the night of Wednesday 16 January, trees fell to block the only road in and out of several towns, while floodwaters
Farmers welcome plans to attract more vets to regional NSW Dungog Shire Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 20, 2025 THE state’s peak farm body has welcomed a new government initiative to address acute shortages of vets across rural NSW. Under the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience program, vets, vet nurses, vet technicians and their families are now eligible to receive assistance with sourcing housing, childcare and other services when moving
PM energised as Nats use nuclear to hunt coal-rich seat Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 20, 2025 EARLY campaigning ahead of a federal election is giving insight into what voters will be pitched, with energy and leadership quality dominating the discussion. The political tussle last week largely focused on respective energy policies with Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton each painting themselves as the best chance to take Australia
Wildfires and other weather extremes raising new climate alarms Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 16, 2025 WILDFIRES in Los Angeles, heavy snow in other parts of the US, floods in Saudi Arabia and heatwaves across Australia have all confirmed the fears of climate scientists. The Climate Council, an independent organisation formed after the Abbott Government abolished the Climate Commission in 2013, says scientists have confirmed 2024 was
Enter the Southern Estuaries photography competition Gloucester District Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 ENTER your photos in MidCoast Council’s Southern Estuaries photography competition before Wednesday 26 March 2025 for your chance to win up to $300 in Shop MidCoast vouchers. The photography competition is open to anyone who uses the region’s southern estuaries including Black Head Lagoon, Khappinghat Creek, Wallis Lake, Smiths Lake, Lower
Gloucester Tennis Club acing it in 2025 Gloucester District Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 15, 2025 THE Gloucester Tennis Club, established in 1923, quickly became (and has remained) a vibrant hub for tennis enthusiasts in the local community. However by 2020 it became clear that many of the facilities were approaching their use by date, and that it was necessary to carry out an audit of the
