NSW Governor visits Tea Gardens’ Galleries in the Gardens Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 3, 2024 VICE-REGAL visits are rare in Tea Gardens, but the beautiful weather on Saturday 29 June was perfect for the trip by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley AC KC, who stopped by the local Galleries in the Gardens (GiG) on Myall Street for morning tea. The seaside air upon the Myall was
‘Climate denialist’: former PM goes nuclear on Dutton Camden Haven Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 28, 2024 A PLAN to power Australia with nuclear energy has been condemned by former prime minister Paul Keating, who labelled it as climate change denialism in disguise. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to build seven nuclear plants across five states on the sites of coal-fired power stations if the coalition wins
Site announced for new Medowie high school Highlight Section Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 26, 2024 THE location for the new Medowie High School was revealed on Sunday, following the NSW Government acquiring 6.6 hectares of land at 6 Abundance Road, Medowie. Scheduled to open Day 1, Term 1, 2027, the new public high school will include modern classrooms, a library, a school hall, outdoor play and
Hunter offshore wind project takes next steps Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by Doug Connor - June 26, 2024December 6, 2024 AUSTRALIA’S first floating wind farm is one step closer to becoming a reality, with a licence issued to explore the feasibility of a large-scale renewable energy project in the Hunter offshore wind zone. Equinor and Oceanex Energy’s Novocastrian Wind Pty Ltd is the only project to be offered a feasibility
Bulk-billing hope with GP deal to end tax stand-off Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2024 AVOIDING hip-pocket expenses at the doctor should be easier after GPs and NSW officials brokered a deal to curb crashing bulk-billing rates and end a backroom spat. But concerns have been raised that the state is scrimping on its health spending despite Tuesday's budget including funding to see off the GP
‘A few little alerts’ ringing for the RBA on inflation Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2024 STUBBORN inflation and an extremely weak economy pose a difficult balancing act for the Reserve Bank of Australia as it plots its next move on rates. Persistent price pressures, stronger household spending and sluggish productivity performance are some of the risk factors worrying Australia's central bank in the challenging final mile
Worimi art on display at Karuah RSL Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 18, 2024 LOCAL Worimi artwork celebrating the upper Port Stephens and Karuah River country will soon be on display at the Karuah RSL Club. Worimi art works are individually unique to the maritime area that inspires them, and are created by local artists to reflect their culture, origins and country. Advertise
Police informed of beehive thefts on the Coffs Coast Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 14, 2024 NATIVE stingless bee hives have become the target of theft along the Mid North Coast, leaving local beekeepers distraught. While Police have been informed, the thefts have not been resolved, and beekeepers have started protecting their properties using surveillance methods. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Stargazing: There’s a monster on the sun Camden Haven Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 14, 2024 THE enormous sunspot that sparked the spectacular aurorae across the globe last month is back facing the earth, and it appears to be getting bigger. One of the largest sunspot groups seen in years, this monster is so big that fifteen earths could fit inside it! Now you can understand
Research reveals challenges to renewables Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 11, 2024 THE RESULTS of recent research into the challenges faced in a transition to renewable energy have been released, with one key finding being that a majority of respondents believe community consultation into energy projects is often tokenistic. Many in Port Stephens hold concerns over the effectiveness and nature of the community
