Recycled pallet trees to adorn Karuah’s streets Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 6, 2023 THE festive season will be brightened even more around Karuah as free ‘pallet trees’ are being taken by locals to be decorated and placed around the town. Starting from mid-November, the Karuah Progress Association (KPA) has been offering pre-cut pallets, for free, upon which residents can unleash their creative flair,
Equitable health care access discussed at regional roundtables Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 1, 2023 SHADOW Assistant Minister for Regional Health Dr Anne Webster took a three-day tour of the Mid North Coast last week, attending round table forums and visiting local health and aged care providers and educators. Dr Webster was invited to the region by Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, who says
EDF Renewables seek licence to explore viability of Newcastle Offshore Wind project Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 29, 2023 EDF Renewables Australia has applied for a feasibility licence to explore the viability of their Newcastle Offshore Wind (NOW) project within the declared Hunter offshore wind zone. The application period for feasibility licences, to be issued by the Federal Government, closed on November 14. Advertise with News of The Area
2024 Youth Parliament NSW applications now open Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 29, 2023 THE Myall Coast’s youth leaders are invited to apply to participate in the Y NSW’s Youth Parliament program in 2024, with submissions opening on 24 November. Young people in Years 10, 11 and 12 (or equivalent age) in all 93 NSW state electorates are invited to express interest. Advertise with News of
Coffs Harbour’s collaborative approach to the agrifood industry Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2023 NETWORKING opportunities and creating new connections were declared as two winning outcomes from the 60-plus stakeholders who attended the Coffs Agrifood Living Lab (CALL) launch at Yarrila Place on October 25. Facilitated by the CALL project team, Dr Ozgur Dedehayir and Jack Adams from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), the
Rural Aid fears ‘tipping point’ after driest three months on record Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 24, 2023 THE surging demand for fodder for drought-stricken livestock has come as no surprise to rural charity Rural Aid. The Bureau of Meteorology has declared the three months from August to October as the driest on record since records began in 1900. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
Looking to the horizon for the next generation of Australian agricultural leaders Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 24, 2023 TO support the future prosperity of Australian agriculture and rural communities, the 2024 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship, which aims to support the next generation of industry leaders, is now open for applications. Created in collaboration with industry sponsors, the highly sought after AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship is designed to support full-time university students
Windy war of words over offshore turbines Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 21, 2023 PROTESTORS at a wind farm rally on Bennetts Beach, Hawks Nest on Saturday, 18 November amplified calls for renewed consultation and clearer information on a proposal for the development of offshore wind farms off the Myall and Port Stephens coasts. Worimi Custodian Tracey Kerr told NOTA, “I am using my
Remembrance Day remains a powerful reminder of the cost of war Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 20, 2023 MORE than 100 years after the end of what was described as “the war to end all wars”, Remembrance Day remains a powerful reminder of the terrible cost of war. As tens of thousands of Australians around the country came together to pay their respects to those who lost their
Work of Coffs Harbour playwright Willa Hogarth to be staged in Melbourne Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 17, 2023 COFFS Harbour based playwright Willa Hogarth has had one of her scripts selected to be produced for the stage by prestigious Melbourne based theatre company, the Playhouse Players. Best known on the Mid North Coast, particularly in the Nambucca Valley, for her work with the Wyz Wimmin Theatre Company, Willa has
