Local Lions Support Shitbox rally for cancer research Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 LIONS Club of Tea Gardens has joined in supporting a local driver in the latest Cancer Council Shitbox Rally, raising funds in a cross-country drive starting on 18 October. Local RFS volunteer Patrick Hurkett has taken off on his second ever Shitbox Rally, carrying on from the enormous success of
Pelican caught on discarded fishing line Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 A PELICAN was caught in a fishing line at Winda Woppa, Hawks Nest, on the evening of Wednesday 16 October, sparking a wide call-out via social media for assistance. One local resident cited what appeared to be a sinker and hook swinging from the line wrapped around the sea bird's
Raymond Terrace Community PBL program returns for Term 4 Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 THE Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is back up and running for Term 4 across schools in the Raymond Terrace district. Seaham Public School Principal Craig Partridge said the multi-school program, which highlights and rewards the positive conduct of local students, focuses on “teaching and rewarding positive behaviour
‘Paradise Interrupted’: new insight into Port Stephens’ military history Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 SHOAL Bay Country Club was the venue for the launch of a new history book titled “Paradise Interrupted”, authored by local historian and archivist Judy Washington. In conjunction with the launch on Monday 14 October, a photographic exhibition titled “Unearthed Echoes” by local photographer Jen Newman, showcased the remnants of the
Oakvale Wildlife Park celebrates 45 years Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 OAKVALE Wildlife Park is preparing to celebrate its 45th birthday. To thank those who have supported the park over the decades there will be giveaways, pony rides, live music, entertainers and cake galore during a two-day party from Saturday 2 November to Sunday 3 November. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Military vet finds comfort in mobile dog therapy Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 WHEN military veteran Jake Parmigiani unleashed his Port Stephens mobile dog gym “Run-A-Mutt” in May 2024, he never expected what he calls “the best therapy of my life”. Providing treadmill exercising for dogs has given Jake an “ultimate form of mindfulness”; something he simply couldn’t master while experiencing the “anxiety, shortness,
Local author adds to his library of historic books Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 NEWS Of The Area author and Fingal Bay fisherman John ‘Stinker’ Clarke, will be holding a book launch next week with not one but two new publications on offer. A large gathering of pioneering families and friends are expected to attend the launch of “Marsh Road” at Soldiers Point Bowling Club
Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival a sell-out Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 MONTHS of planning came to fruition with the triumphant return of the Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival on Saturday, 19 October. Even a last-minute change of venue from Longworth Park to Lionel Morton Oval, due to overly wet conditions, could not dissuade the crowds of visitors and oyster connoisseurs.
Nominate now for Port Stephens annual Australia Day awards Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 PORT Stephens Council is calling for the community to nominate local champions who support or inspire others, show leadership or excel in their field as part of the 2024 Annual Awards. Held on Australia Day each year, the awards are an opportunity to recognise the people who make an outstanding local
Port Stephens students excel in mathematics competition Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 23, 2024 THE brightest young minds from across the Hunter came together last week as winners were announced for the 2024 Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition. Challenging students to solve 35 questions without the use of calculators or rulers, the competition drew entries from over 300 schools spanning the Hunter, Central Coast,
