Tea Gardens Hawks Nest lifesavers involved in daring rescue Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 23, 2024 LIFESAVERS from the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest SLSC launched a daring, after-hours rescue at Bennetts Beach on Sunday, 6 October. They combined to save a woman who was being blown out to sea. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -
Stinker’s Fishin’: Here they come Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 23, 2024 YEAR after year, for as long as I can remember October is the month when we fishers prepare ourselves for the summer invasion. Here they come! Thumping great summer whiting, marching along Stockton Beach on their annual northern pilgrimage. One of our very best kitchen fish, a crumbed fillet of
Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 23, 2024 A COALITION government will make home ownership viable for more Australians, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says, promising $5 billion to fast-track building projects. Mr Dutton on Saturday unveiled the coalition's Housing Infrastructure Program, designed to expedite construction of up to half a million homes through a mixture of grants and concessional
Building bans and buybacks floated for flood zones Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 23, 2024 HOUSING developments in flood-prone areas should be banned and properties in very high-risk areas must be eligible for buyback schemes. That's according to a federal parliamentary inquiry into the responses from insurers to major flood claims, which also called for changes to processing procedures including cash settlements. Flood emergencies in NSW, Victoria,
Woman dies weeks after Nelson Bay Road crash Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 A WOMAN has died following a crash on Nelson Bay Road earlier this month. Just after 4.20pm on Friday 4 October 2024, emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road, Fullerton Cove, following reports of a crash. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.
Vision outlined for family-friendly future of Shoal Bay Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 THE ‘Shoaly Collective’ pitched its vision for Shoal Bay at the NSW’s Government 2024 Uptown Accelerator District Showcase in Sydney on 2 October. The Shoaly Collective includes Port Stephens Paddle Sports, Shoal Bay Newsagency, The Café, Port Stephens Community Arts Centre, Ramada Resort Shoal Bay, and the Shoal Bay Country
Submissions open for PFAS water inquiry Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 SUBMISSIONS are now open for a parliamentary inquiry into PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in waterways and drinking water supplies throughout New South Wales. “The detection of PFAS, commonly known 'as forever chemicals' in some of the state's water catchments is extremely concerning,” committee chairman Cate Faehrmann MLC said. Advertise
Port Stephens residents invited to participate in road safety research Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 PORT Stephens residents are being invited to participate in a study aimed at improving road safety. The Community Action for Safe Speeds (CASS) study is being led by researchers from The University of NSW and is supported by Port Stephens Council. Mayor Leah Anderson said this is an excellent opportunity for
BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Education and animal conservation at Oakvale Wildlife Park Business Showcase Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 OAKVALE Wildlife Park is a family-owned and operated wildlife park in Port Stephens, proudly celebrating 45 years of providing immersive wildlife experiences and promoting conservation education. Founded by Geoff and Elaine Sansom, the park originally began as a dairy farm, with local schools visiting to learn about farm life and
Stinker’s History: Fishing Pioneers – The Holberts Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 FISHERMAN David Holbert and his family moved to Soldiers Point in 1946. “Bob, Geoff and Ken, Rod, me and Sue - there was a heap of us,” explained Dave’s son, Trevor Holbert. “All fishermen at one time, except Sue - she was the smartest.” Born in 1934, Trevor recalled when he
