Shame a barrier as many delay help for mental health Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 8, 2024 MORE than one in five Australians feel too ashamed to seek professional support for mental health issues, with the cost of living and accessibility of care contributing to some waiting up to a decade before they get help. A recent survey has revealed 22 percent of people said they were not
Raymond Terrace Lions Club smash fundraising record Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 8, 2024 THE Raymond Terrace Lions Club has raised $10,000 through its recent Biggest High Tea for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF), smashing previous records. The ALCCRF was officially established in 2009 with an aim to increase survival rates of childhood cancer, in particular brain cancer, by supporting cancer
Woman faces court over alleged DV offences and threatening police Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 8, 2024 A WOMAN faced Raymond Terrace Local Court on Friday, 4 October, charged over alleged domestic violence offences and with threatening police during her arrest. About 2.10am that morning police from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were patrolling the Tanilba Bay foreshore area, when they located and attempted to speak with a woman
Stinker’s Fishin’: Quality seafood on offer Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 8, 2024 I WELL recall when Port Stephens had a commercial fishing fleet of trawlers that formed one of the major industries that contributed to the growth and prosperity of the region. In 1983 there were around 23 trawlers working to full capacity returning to port, day after day, with excellent catches
The Big Screen Camden Haven Coffs Coast Gloucester District Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 8, 2024 AN intriguing slate of films are being released this week to Aussie cinemas, though you may need to hunt around for the chance to view the best of them. The Apprentice Testing the limits of Australia’s tolerance for US political figures is the biopic “The Apprentice” which purportedly recounts the formative years
‘Line in the sand’: premier urges social media ban ASAP Gloucester District Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2024 ANY ban on young people using social media needs to be implemented as soon as possible, the NSW premier says. Ahead of a two-day summit between the NSW and South Australian governments on addressing social media issues, Chris Minns said age restrictions for the tech platforms were more than needed. "I'd like
Sleep experts debunk daylight saving health risks Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2024 DAYLIGHT saving has no negative impact on people's health, a world-first study has found. The effect of daylight saving on health has long been the subject of speculation, amid concerns over loss of sleep as well as the increased risk of strokes and heart attacks. Sleep experts from Flinders University in Adelaide
Stinker’s History: The Eileen Sylvia – Part 4 Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 THIS story is part four of a series about the Mitchells, an early Port Stephens fishing family. FOR me, writing the history of the commercial fishing industry in Port Stephens was a challenge that took over three years to complete. During those three years I was to meet some of
Environment ministers summoned over bird flu threat Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2024 ENVIRONMENT ministers have been summoned to a special meeting on the looming bird flu threat as Australia asks the US and New Zealand for advice on vaccinating wildlife. Federal minister Tanya Plibersek has called the meeting for October 18, correspondence shows, after pressure from conservation groups and the ACT government. ACT Environment
Picnic for Nature to celebrate 40 years of Tomaree National Park Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 3, 2024 A FAMILY-FRIENDLY ‘Picnic for Nature’ will be hosted later this month in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Tomaree National Park. Scheduled for Sunday, 20 October at Iris Moore Lookout and Picnic Area in Anna Bay the celebration features a range of activities, workshops and stalls suitable for families and
