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
Aluminium sector to share in billions to help go green Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 22, 2025 AUSTRALIA’S aluminium industry is set to share in billions of dollars of investment to help it convert to renewable energy. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Tomago on Monday to unveil a green aluminium production credit scheme that will provide financial support to smelters changing their energy source before 2036. Advertise with
Stinker’s Fishin’: Much to learn Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 22, 2025 I TOOK the opportunity over the past couple of weeks to return to my hometown of Tweed Heads where unsurprisingly I found plenty of time to go fishing. The old family home is situated on the Terranora Lakes, fed by the Tweed River, some five kilometres (km) from the river
Warning as scammers take advantage of storm chaos Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 21, 2025 SCAMMERS are attempting to take advantage of the recent storms and the community’s increased vulnerability. The National Broadband Network (nbn) is one of the companies urging everyone to remain vigilant for unsolicited phone calls or messages. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone
Infrastructure slammed as storms hit Myall Coast Dungog Shire Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 21, 2025 INFRASTRUCTURE in some parts of the region is still coming back online after suffering critical outages during last week’s wild weather. Last Wednesday’s electrical storm saw power cut to thousands of homes across the Myall Coast and surrounding areas. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.
Emergency services stretched thin with storm response Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 21, 2025 EMERGENCY services volunteers launched into action across the Hunter during volatile and ferocious January storms last week. While many enjoyed a spectacular lighting show during the power blackouts on the night of Wednesday 16 January, trees fell to block the only road in and out of several towns, while floodwaters
