‘Check Your Tech’: more than mobiles affected by 3G shutdown Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 16, 2024 TELECOMMUNICATIONS services using 3G networks will cease to exist as of 28 October. The shutdown is to improve the capacity, speed and reliability of the 4G network and to roll out 5G to more Australians. More than mobile phones will be affected according to the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA). “Impacted devices may
Shorebirds dig in for breeding season Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 16, 2024 WITH the return of spring comes the start of beach-nesting bird season on beaches up and down the coast, and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is taking this opportunity to remind the public on how you can best help these precious birds. Each year threatened birds
Personalised end-of-life care with A Beautiful Life Funerals Business Showcase Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 14, 2024 GROWN out of a desire to improve the options for families during times of grief, A Beautiful Life Funerals offer heartfelt and affordable funeral services to Port Stephens, Morpeth, Dungog and surrounding areas. A new venture, A Beautiful Life has opened premises in Morpeth this month. “Having worked in the funeral industry
Stinker’s History: The story of the Sproules Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 14, 2024 IT is interesting to discover the background of local fishing families and why they chose to move to Nelson Bay in the first instance. One well known local fishing family, the Sproules, originally from Tasmania, certainly have one of the most fascinating stories that led them to the seaside village
Stinker’s Fishin’: Best seafood in the world! Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 14, 2024 PORT Stephens’ history shows that we have plenty to be thankful for if you are a lover of seafood. Commercial fishing has been carried out throughout the Port and along the local beaches since the mid to late 1800s, originally supplying a very small local market including a few Chinese
Port Stephens theatre stars go under the sea Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 9, 2024 TWO young Port Stephens actors have won roles in the Young People’s Theatre (YPT) Newcastle production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr, hitting the stage for shows in Hamilton until 2 November. Year 6 Wirreanda Public School student Xavier Vaughan plays a chef/jellyfish/seagull, while Year 7 Catherine McAuley Catholic School
Old time rock and roll favourites at annual Nelson Bay dance festival Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 9, 2024 TAP to the beat of your old time favourite songs when Nelson Bay Rock & Roll Club hosts its 24th annual Rock ‘n Roll Festival this month. Hundreds of rock’n roll enthusiasts from far and wide will gather at Wests Diggers in Nelson Bay from Friday 18 October to Sunday 20
Big numbers flock to headland Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 9, 2024November 14, 2024 THE Tomaree Headland Heritage Group has been conducting a ‘Help Desk’ at Tomaree Headland during the school holiday period, supporting visitors to the region with key tourism tips and hints. Group president Peter Clough said visitor numbers to the iconic headland have been “exceptional”. “In fact up to 300 [people]
Major construction complete on international terminal Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 9, 2024 AT a topping out ceremony last Thursday, 3 October, the last steel roof beam was placed on Newcastle Airport’s new International Terminal, marking the completion of major construction. Finishing works continue on the terminal, which is scheduled to open by mid-2025. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
New and returning councillors to be sworn in on October 22 Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 THE NSW Electoral Commission declared all positions on Port Stephens Council last week, with five new councillors and four returning councillors beginning their four year term. Incoming Mayor Leah Anderson said she is delighted to welcome the new Councillors and lead a team that understands the community's values and priorities. Advertise with