Disaster support for Port Stephens after storms Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 SUPPORT is available in the Port Stephens local government area (LGA) following severe thunderstorms and intense rainfall that impacted the region last week. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au Assistance measures
Meet Port Stephens Councillor Peter Francis Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 THIS week’s Port Stephens Councillor profile is of Peter Francis.
Liberals call for more trainee tradies during Port Stephens site visit Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 A HOME under construction in Anna Bay was host to visiting politicians on Wednesday, 15 January. Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Sussan Ley was joined by NSW Senator Maria Kovacic and the Liberal candidate for Paterson, Laurence Antcliff. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.
Cabana compliance crackdown over Australia Day long weekend Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 PORT Stephens Council is running an educational compliance campaign over the Australia Day long weekend from 25 to 27 January, targeting unattended items such as cabanas being used to reserve spots at popular beaches. Mayor Leah Anderson acknowledged the significant community feedback about cabanas being left on Port Stephens beaches for
Green light for shopping centre development at Fullerton Cove Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 THE Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel has given approval for a shopping centre development application (DA) at Fullerton Cove. The development involves the construction of a supermarket, liquor store, commercial tenancies, medical centre and car parking. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Maritime officers remind jetskiers to ‘cool their jets’ Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 NSW Maritime officers have hit the water to remind jetskiers of their responsibilities as part of “Operation Cool Your Jets”. This first education and safety blitz of 2025 saw officers conduct nearly 2000 vessel safety checks statewide, including around 600 jetskis. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Marine Rescue NSW completes another demanding year Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 FOR the fourth straight year, more than 1100 missions were completed by NSW Marine Rescue volunteers across the Hunter and Central Coast. A total of 1,393 search and rescue missions (including 321 emergency responses) were undertaken in 2024, with 2,794 people safely returned to shore across all eight Hunter/Central Coast
Waste Levy lifted for communities across the Hunter Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 22, 2025 RESIDENTS in storm-affected areas across the Hunter can now dispose of damaged items and storm debris at the tip without paying the waste levy. The NSW Government has waived the waste levy fee for six weeks to support communities impacted by recent severe thunderstorms as they rebuild and recover. The Natural Disaster
Storms wreak havoc leaving thousands in the dark Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 22, 2025 RESIDENTS of Port Stephens continue to clear debris and assess damage following major storms that hit multiple parts of NSW from Wednesday 15 January. Persistent, heavy rainfall, strong winds and extraordinary displays of lightning preceded power outages that affected more than 220,000 homes across the state, with more than 70,000 of
Urgent action sought at North Arm Cove hoon hotspot Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 22, 2025 THE North Arm Cove Community Association (NACCAi) continues to push MidCoast Council for action on an infamous hoon hotspot, with council recently deciding against the installation of CCTV surveillance at the site. The intersection of Gooreengi Road and Somerset Avenue, North Arm Cove has been the site of ongoing anti-social