Rare ‘Spango’ catch a surprise for local fisherman Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 12, 2023 23-YEAR-OLD local fisherman Jack Hammond has reeled in one to remember. Late last month Jack managed to pull in a Lethrinus nebulosus, also known as a Spangled Emperor or a North-West Snapper; a species quite rare to the Port Stephens area. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
Judges in the picture for nature photography competition Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 8, 2023 THE closing date for the annual Marnie Yates Nature Photography competition, run by C.ex Coffs Camera Club, is quickly approaching (Friday 22 September). News Of The Area asked the newly announced judges what they take into consideration when assessing images of nature. Steve Young is a passionate and local commercial
Conservationists try legal and political avenues to protect forests Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 8, 2023 THE fight for Mid North Coast native forests has been highlighted in national media recently, with stories featuring in the Sydney Morning Herald, the Guardian and on The Project. As reported previously in News Of The Area, Gumbaynggirr elders have succeeded in halting logging in Newry State Forest via a
Wind farm debate takes over MP’s mobile meeting Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 6, 2023 PATERSON MP Meryl Swanson had a mobile office session in Soldiers Point hijacked on Saturday, with locals turning up in numbers to voice their displeasure at proposed offshore wind developments off the Port Stephens coast. Children, fishers and passionate environmentalists all lined up to speak to the region’s federal representative
Developers talk economic benefits of offshore wind farm industry for Hunter Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - September 6, 2023December 6, 2024 “THIS is about regional prosperity for multiple generations.” That is how Oceanex Energy COO Emily Scivetti described what she deems the “incredible opportunity” to bring an offshore wind industry to the Hunter region. Oceanex, in partnership with Equinor Energy, is one of multiple proponents seeking to develop a project in the recently
Bellingen Plant Fair springs to life Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 1, 2023 PUT Saturday, September 9 in your diary and make the picturesque drive to beautiful Bellingen and return home, feeling good with a carload of interesting plants. The Bellingen Spring Plant Fair is on again from 7.30am to 2pm at Bellingen Park. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
Gumbaynggirr artist Alison Williams wins Saltwater Freshwater Art Award Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 1, 2023 GUMBAYNGGIRR artist Alison Williams has won first prize in the Saltwater Freshwater Aboriginal Art Award for 2023. Alison is the creative director at the Wadjar Regional Indigenous Gallery at Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Corindi Beach. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone
Vietnam veteran walks to ‘Honour Our Fallen’ Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 30, 2023 AUSTRALIA’S Vietnam War Veterans received a poor welcome home 50 years ago when they returned from conflict, waiting decades for the recognition they deserved for their sacrifice and service. During August and September, Vietnam veteran Mr Rick McCarthy OAM will be undertaking a 1,000 km walk from Brisbane to Bowral in
No Mountain High Enough for Local Star Jomeca Singing at FIFA grand final and The Voice show Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 30, 2023 SINGER and local celebrity Jomeca had a massive week, appearing both at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final on 20 August, and on The Voice reality TV show on 22 August. Rounding out her tenure as Official DJ for FIFA’s Women’s World Cup, Jomeca exuded pure happiness as she recounted
Logging halted in Newry State Forest for survey by Elders Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 25, 2023 LOGGING in Newry State Forest halted on Tuesday 22 August after the NSW Land and Environment Court considered an application brought by Gumbaynggirr Elder Uncle Micklo Jarrett. Mr Jarrett’s legal representatives sought an injunction because of alleged breaches of cultural heritage laws. Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) gave a voluntary undertaking
