Fears for Koala population following DPIE statistics that 75 hectares of wildlife habitat is lost every day in NSW Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 12, 2022 THE latest land clearing data by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) have been released, with shocking statistics showing that 75 hectares of wildlife habitat is lost each day in New South Wales, 75 hectares of wildlife habitat is bulldozed or logged every day in NSW,
Native bees at risk from Varroa Mite eradication plan Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 12, 2022 NATIVE beekeepers are concerned over the potential use of Fipronil baits to euthanise honeybees suspected of being infested by the Varroa mite. The Varroa Mite has spread from the Port of Newcastle to Port Stephens, Bulahdelah and Narrabri in the north and in the south to Gateshead and Calga near Sydney. Advertise
Urunga View Club donate to Salvos winter appeal Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 URUNGA View Club members warmly welcomed Major Andrew Van-Galen and his wife Jeanette from Coffs Harbour Salvation Army to their recent meeting. They were presented with a beautiful array of knitted items of clothing, blankets, toys and many store purchased items for the Salvation Army’s Annual Winter Appeal. “Urunga View members
Grant Applications Open For 2023 Seniors Festival Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 8, 2022 MINISTER for Seniors Mark Coure has announced grants of up to $10,000 to help organisations host events and activities as part of the 65th annual NSW Seniors Festival. Mr Coure said local organisations and community groups can now apply for grant funding to see their event be part of the
Koala safety signs directed to be taken down Highlight Section Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 IT has been a campaign to combat the impact of vehicle strikes on our local koala population. Casey Freeman and her children created a series of signs designed to bring local drivers’ attention to the presence of koalas, in an effort to see drivers slow down and save the beloved native
Consultation underway on handback of national parks to traditional owners Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 5, 2022 CONSULTATION is underway on the development of a groundbreaking new model for Aboriginal joint management of NSW national parks, which could see title to the entire estate transferred to Aboriginal owners over time. The 4200-hectare Worimi Conservation Lands is managed by the local Worimi Traditional Owners, in partnership with
Conservationists Alarmed At Logging Of Vulnerable Bird’s Habitat Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 1, 2022 THE Kalang River Forest Alliance (KRFA) say they are highly alarmed about Forestry Corporation plans to log a compartment in Oakes State Forest in the Kalang Headwaters because it is habitat for the Rufous Scrub-bird. Jonas Bellchambers from KRFA has been researching these birds for six years and
Head to Valla for the VW Spectacular Highlight Section Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 30, 2022 THE VW Spectacular is on once again, returning to its original venue at Valla from 24 July to 1 August. This is the 23rd show of the bi-annual event, in 39 years, and it’s been a heck of a hoo-haa to get everything organised after the pandemic and persistent rain played
City of Newcastle call for state-wide sand nourishment plans Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 29, 2022 THE City of Newcastle is calling on the NSW Government to plan strategically and develop a state-wide approach for a sustainable sand nourishment program to support Local Councils as they develop Coastal Management Programs under the NSW Government's coastal management framework. Following the increasing frequency of significant weather events
Varroa Mite detected in Beehives at the Port of Newcastle Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 28, 2022 THE NSW Government is urging beekeepers across the state to safeguard their industry after biosecurity surveillance detected Varroa mite in hives at the Port of Newcastle. On 24 June 2022, the Varroa Mite was detected in the Port of Newcastle’s biosecurity beehives, threatening the bee industry. Advertise with News of The