More than 200 extra bus services each week on the way for Coffs Coast Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 29, 2023 IN a major public transport boost, the Coffs Coast’s public bus network will be overhauled from 30 October with more than 200 extra services to be added each week along with an expansion of the popular Woopi Connect On Demand service. The service improvements will be rolled out across the Coffs
Hunter Jobs Alliance expresses support for development of offshore wind industry Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 28, 2023 The Hunter Jobs Alliance has expressed support for the development of an offshore wind industry in the Hunter. The Alliance is an incorporated organisation and registered charity that campaigns to maintain well-paid secure jobs in the Hunter, particularly as the energy market changes. There is no denying that climate
Clans come together for Celtic celebrations in Raymond Terrace Highlight Section Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 27, 2023 CLANS On The Coast, Port Stephens’ iconic celebration of Celtic culture, was held over the weekend at its new venue in Raymond Terrace. Tartan was swirling, bagpipes were blaring and the strong men threw the hammer and tossed the caber. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Arborists support Mid North Coast wildlife volunteers Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 22, 2023 WILDLIFE Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) Mid North Coast volunteers convened at Coffs Harbour Botanical Gardens over the weekend for a free workshop hosted by local arborists Ryan Darrington of Eco Australis and Michael Sullings of Treehouse Arboriculture. The workshop focused on building knowledge and identification of native foliage
Port Stephens community to protest Hunter offshore wind projects Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - September 20, 2023December 6, 2024 A RALLY to protest the potential development of offshore wind projects off the Hunter coast will be held on Saturday, 7 October at Nelson Bay Foreshore park from 10:30am. The rally has been organised by local One Nation spokesperson Mark Watson, the Newcastle Port Stephens Game Fish Club and concerned
Will offshore wind farms threaten tourism and food security? Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 20, 2023 REPRESENTATIVES from the tourism and fishing industries voiced their opposition to the potential development of offshore wind farms off the Hunter coast at a community meeting in Nelson Bay on Sunday, citing negative impacts to local tourism ventures and food security. “I can’t agree with a wind farm going in
Bellingen Shire artists collaborate to create calendar Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 15, 2023 DOUBLING up on celebrations, Bellingen’s volunteer-run Nexus Art Gallery held the opening of its Spring Members’ Exhibition and the launch of the Bellingen Community Arts Council (BCAC) 2024 calendar on Sunday 10 September. “The creation of a calendar is a new initiative with the aim to help to promote our
Uncle Martin Ballangary’s Touring KooriOboree comes to town Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 15, 2023 GUMBAYNGGIRR band Jumbaal Dreamin’ is taking its Touring KooriOboree around the Coffs Coast region for a bunch of free concerts. Uncle Martin Ballangary’s Touring KooriOboree kicks off on Saturday 16 September at Urunga Riverstage. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -
International study highlights offshore wind concerns Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 14, 2023 AS the debate around the development of offshore wind farms off the Hunter coast continues to circulate, locals are attempting to ascertain if the clean energy generation benefits outweigh the potential environmental costs. With floating offshore wind a fledgling industry in Australia, studies into the environmental impacts have not yet
Cyclists hit the road for sick kids Highlight Section Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 12, 2023 LAST week Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern New South Wales (RMHC Northern NSW) hosted its 19th annual Ride for Sick Kids (RFSK) event, raising vital funds for seriously ill or injured children and their families. From Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 September, a team of up to 25 riders cycled
