Community groups invited to apply for Stronger Communities Grants Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 17, 2023 COMMUNITY groups across the Cowper electorate can access Federal Government grants to upgrade and improve their facilities and resources. Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said $150,000 had been allocated to upgrade local community infrastructure through round eight of the Stronger Communities Program (SCP) in the Cowper electorate. Mr Conaghan is calling
New report shows forestry carbon emissions higher than expected Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 17, 2023 A NEW report released last Thursday, titled ‘NSW Forest Carbon: An Effective Climate Change Solution’, shows that logging in New South Wales emits 3.6 million tonnes of carbon each year. The report says that this equates to 840,000 cars, or the emissions from Australia’s aviation industry. It complements another two reports
No need to travel far as RAT test supplies land in Tea Gardens Highlight Section Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 14, 2023 RAPID Antigen Test (RAT) self-testing kits are now available in the Tea Gardens area after a long delay in supply. The Myall Coast area is the oldest demographic in Australia and many of our residents feel the full effect of any variant of COVID or any other flu like diseases
New waste app for Port Stephens Highlight Section Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 14, 2023 KEEPING track of all things waste is easier than ever with Council's new app, Port Stephens Waste Launched last week, the app is a one-stop-shop for residents looking to find out about their bin days, kerbside collections, problem waste drop off days, and service impacts. Mayor Ryan Palmer says the app
Coffs Harbour road repairs get a $1.6 million government boost Coffs Coast Highlight Section by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 12, 2023 MORE than $1.6 million from the Government’s Regional and Local Roads Repair Program is coming to the City of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) to help fix more potholes. Announced on Wednesday 1 February, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and CoCH Mayor Cr Paul Amos are both keen to support these
School of Rural Medicine students embark on clinical placements in Nambucca, Macksville Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 10, 2023 THE first student doctors from Charles Sturt University will commence their placements in rural locations from Monday 6 February. By training future doctors locally, it is hoped many of them will stay as practicing doctors in rural communities experiencing healthcare shortages. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
Leave a legacy to loved ones while supporting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 THERE are three things certain in life: birth, death and taxes. To make sure that you are in control of your property when it comes to death you need a will. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882.
Applications closing soon for the Y’s NSW Youth Parliament Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2023 CALLING all thought-leaders, change-makers, trailblazers and inspired young people - applications are closing soon for the Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament. Young people in years 10, 11 and 12 (or equivalent age) in Port Stephens and the Myall Coast are invited to apply. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
$300,000 announced for Stuarts Point flood proofing project Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 3, 2023 ON Sunday January 29, Steph Cooke, Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery, dropped in to visit Stuarts Point to announce a $300,000 grant in support of a project to protect the village from future flooding. Ms Cooke addressed a small gathering, which included Kempsey Shire Mayor
Bellingen bridge repairs going strong Coffs Coast Highlight Section by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 3, 2023 SEVEN of Bellingen Shire’s bridges have been repaired and reopened thanks to the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s Fixing Country Bridges program. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said Bellingen Shire Council has received more than $27.3 million from the NSW Government to replace ageing timber bridges with new
