International Women’s Day celebrated at Murrook Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 13, 2024 IN the spirit of fostering gender equality and celebrating the achievements of women around the globe, local MPs Meryl Swanson and Kate Washington hosted an International Women's Day (IWD) event on March 7 at the Murrook Culture Centre. The theme for this year’s IWD event was ‘Count Her In: Accelerating
Firies called to action as Pindimar suffers avoidable bushfire Highlight Section Myall Coast Photo Gallery Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 12, 2024 SMOKE choked the skies of Pindimar as a large bushfire persisted for almost a week, first reported at 4:21 am on Wednesday 6 March, near Nardoo St, North Pindimar. While its origins are not yet officially determined, eye-witness accounts noted the blaze grew from an illegally lit ‘heap fire’ upon
Location of offshore wind zone doesn’t ‘pass the pub test’ Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 WHILE industry is moving full steam ahead with plans for offshore wind development off Port Stephens, the local fishing community still hold grave concerns over the suitability of the location. The recent Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club (NPSGFC) Garmin Billfish Shootout, an annual fishing contest held off the
Boating community honours memory of Bill Haskell Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 7, 2024 LONG-TIME Marine Rescue volunteer Bill Haskell was honoured with Life Membership for his services to the organisation recently. Tragically however, Mr Haskell passed away soon after receiving the commendation. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882.
Pindimar and Bundabah’s telecom black hole Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 6, 2024 PINDIMAR and Bundabah exist within a permanent telecommunications void, suffering among the worst of all locales along the Myall Coast. There are no mobile transceivers within the Pindimar-Bundabah localities. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882.
Petition started to improve telecommunications in Karuah Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 LOCAL outrage at the poor telecommunications situation in Karuah has led one man to spearhead a petition campaign to do something about it. Retiree resident Peter Ayliffe, organiser of the Karuah RSL’s Euchre group, has been attempting to consolidate the local populace’s ire into action since before last Christmas, recently
Jackie Bower named Port Stephens’ 2024 Local Woman of the Year Highlight Section Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 5, 2024 LOCAL surf life saver Jackie Bower has been announced as the 2024 Port Stephens Local Woman of the Year award recipient by State MP Kate Washington. A dedicated and passionate member of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), Jackie joined up in 2019 and has served
Environment groups seek support to protect native forests Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 1, 2024 DESPITE being disappointed by recent court rulings and Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulation changes, Coffs Coast residents attempting to protect state forests from forestry operations are stepping up their awareness campaigns to encourage more community members to support them. Current and planned logging operations in several areas have dismayed conservationists who
New rules to protect the Blue Groper in NSW Coffs Coast Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 29, 2024 NEW rules mean it is now prohibited to fish a Blue Groper by any method in New South Wales, except Aboriginal cultural fishing. Blue Gropers were made the state fish of New South Wales in 1998 and can be found in shallow coastal waters. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Spotlight on Karuah’s forgotten telecommunications black hole Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 29, 2024 KARUAH has long suffered in the shadow of poor telecommunications, but the true nature of Karuah’s telecom infrastructure remains largely a mystery to most. “NBN has been terrific since we put it in, but mobiles have been a big issue,” explained Lisa Floyd, proprietor of Karuah Gardens and Riverside Motels.
