Port Stephens Council aiming to streamline DA process Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 20, 2024 PORT Stephens Council has launched a new initiative aimed at making the Development Application (DA) process easier for residents and businesses. The ‘Demystifying Development Applications’ video series coincides with Council's Housing Delivery Program, funded by the Australian Government's Housing Support Program. The program targets the construction of 11,100 new homes across
Coasties continue to raise funds for Country Hope Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 20, 2024 HOW far would you go for a child in need? If one were to ask that question of Darren James and his partner Karen Jones, you might get a surprisingly specific response - 615.5 kilometres, at least. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.
More strike action for Tomaree Community Hospital nursing staff Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 20, 2024 STAFF from Tomaree Community Hospital gathered at Nelson Bay Marina last Thursday, to raise awareness of their fight for fair pay and working conditions. It was the result of negotiations with the NSW Government again failing to result in a satisfactory pay offer. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
Antcliff to contest seat of Paterson at federal election Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 20, 2024 CHISHOLM’S Laurence Antcliff has been announced as the Liberal Party candidate to contest the seat of Paterson in the next federal election. Mr Antcliff, who grew up in Anna Bay, is the Apprentice Operations Manager at the Housing Industry Association. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
Stinker’s History: 50 years in Fingal Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 20, 2024 THE year 2024 signals a milestone in the life of my family. It was November 1974 when my wife Ella and I drove into Nelson Bay for me to take up a position as a teacher at the local high school in the following year. Hard to believe that all
Daughters and Dads sports program fosters connection Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 20, 2024 AN initiative to improve physical and mental wellbeing for young girls while simultaneously providing an opportunity to improve connections with their Dads, is being offered in Port Stephens. Daughters & Dads Active and Empowered is a program developed by Professor Phillip Morgan of the University of Newcastle. Advertise with News of The
Panel to let housing developers bypass council scrutiny Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 19, 2024 LARGE-SCALE housing proposals will be allowed to avoid council as Australia's most expensive housing market gets worse under decade-low approvals. From early 2025, housing developments of about 100 homes in greater Sydney will be able to bypass council approval and seek assessment from a new three-person panel. Regional NSW development of about
BUSINESS SHOWCASE: End of life planning with A Beautiful Life Funerals Business Showcase Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 19, 2024 A BEAUTIFUL Life Funerals opened its new Morpeth premises a little over a month ago and is now serving the communities of Morpeth, Dungog, Port Stephens and surrounding areas. Owner Sharon Tolcher said it has been incredible to witness the community support and talented local creatives. “We have gorgeous cotton and lace
Stinker’s Fishin’: Here come the flathead Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 19, 2024 SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Dakoda Haack-Ross must be thinking “How easy is this”. With just his third cast with a soft plastic off the beach at Salamander Bay, Dakoda hooked and landed his first flathead. “Nothing to it,” he reckoned. “What’s all the fuss about?” All reports I am receiving lately are suggesting that
Rex’s bailout extended; early access to worker entitlements approved Camden Haven Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 17, 2024 REX Airlines will keep flying from Port Macquarie Airport to Sydney for at least another seven months, after the Albanese Government extended an $80m lifeline to the regional airline. It has also granted early access to entitlements for retrenched employees. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your