Stinker’s Fishin’: What a pearler Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 28, 2023 HAVING written a local fishing column for close to 40 years, I have been in the position to monitor fluctuations in fish population. Some positive, some concerning. Fish from the warmer northern waters are visiting us more regularly with increased reports of spangled emperor and pearl perch. These fish are
Windmills ‘taller than Tomaree’, say opponents of Hunter offshore renewables projects Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 28, 2023 NATIONAL security, damage to tourism, Port Of Newcastle impacts, and threats to endangered birds, turtles and whales are being cited as reasons offshore wind farms should not be built along the Hunter coast. Potential noise and light pollution, plus impact to the sea bed as the structures are anchored, are also
Iconic surf filmmaker awarded Order of Australia in King’s Birthday Honours list Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 23, 2023 PHOTOGRAPHER, filmmaker and writer Albert ‘Alby’ Falzon has been awarded the Order of Australia in the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours in recognition of his service to surfing and the visual arts. Alby, who now resides in Eungai, made his name directing the quintessential Australian surfing film ‘Morning of the Earth’, which
Chilly night for C.ex Community Crew’s ninth annual Sleep Out Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Highlight Section by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 22, 2023 THE C.ex Community Crew Sleep Out on Wednesday 14 June saw 76 community businesses and individuals register, fundraise and sleep out in cardboard boxes on one of the coldest winter nights Coffs Harbour has had this year. With the temperature dropping to a low of 2.5 degrees, the dedicated community members
NSW SES Port Stephens prepares to showcase skills at Australian Road Crash Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2023 THE NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Port Stephens unit is gearing up to compete in the highly anticipated Australian Road Crash Rescue Competition in Adelaide. With less than a week remaining until the event, the elite emergency response team is preparing to face off against counterparts from across the country
Stinker’s History: Shipwrecks part of our history Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 THOSE who regularly go fishing or walk the sands of Stockton Beach would have watched the slow crumbling of the shipwreck some six kilometres down from the surf club. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882.
What a party it was when Urunga celebrated 100 years of the railway Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 15, 2023 BLUE skies and sunshine over the long weekend added to the party atmosphere as residents of Urunga and surrounding towns came out in force to celebrate the centenary of the railway line reaching Urunga. And what a party it was – even the disappointing news that trackwork would close the line
Community forum tackles youth vaping issue Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 15, 2023 HOW to protect young people from the harms of vaping was the key issue discussed by the North Coast Youth Vaping Taskforce at a forum on Wednesday 7 June. The aim of the participant discussions was to capture the perspectives of young people, community and organisational stakeholders to inform the development
Lions Driver Reviver kiosk opens at Twelve Mile Creek Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 13, 2023 FOR the past 40 years the Lions Club of Raymond Terrace has manned the Twelve Mile Creek Driver Reviver site on the Pacific Highway north of the town. The purpose of Driver Reviver is to encourage drivers to take a break from their journey and refresh themselves with a free
Stinker’s Fishin’: Boaties beware Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 13, 2023 THE whale watching season is in full swing with a procession of the monsters leisurely cruising north. I was fortunate enough to be a part of the season opening celebrations when a fleet of local vessels left the port and headed for the open ocean. There are whales everywhere, an
