Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold announces Federal election run Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 19, 2025 AFTER “weeks of consideration”, Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold has officially announced his intention to run as an Independent for the seat of Paterson in the upcoming Federal election. Mr Penfold said he intends to offer voters “a clear alternative to the major parties”. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Holiday dumping of household waste part of Council’s rubbish review Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 19, 2025 PORT Stephens councillors Mark Watson and Ben Niland successfully called for a review of garbage services in public locations during peak holiday periods. Parks and reserves receive high tourist traffic during peak seasons, so Council had made the decision to increase the number of bins from 600 to 702, and to
Love Water Grants program returns with $125k on offer Dungog Shire Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 19, 2025 HUNTER WATER has announced the return of its Love Water Grants program for 2025. A total of $125,000 in funding is available to local groups and organisations with innovative ideas that inspire water conservation, sustainability, and community wellbeing. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
NSW Nationals push for youth crime reforms Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 18, 2025 THE NSW Nationals are pushing for “strong and immediate legislative reform” to stop repeat youth offenders from carrying out crime sprees across regional NSW. Notice was given in Parliament last week to address the legislative concerns, due to what the National Party considers the NSW Government’s “narrow approach” to the issue.
Stinker’s Fishin’: The big blue Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 18, 2025 WHAT next in the continuing saga of the mighty blue groper? Back in the late 1960s it was realised by NSW Fisheries that groper were vulnerable. They were big, good in the kitchen and inquisitive making them easy prized targets for spearfishers and recreational fishers. A decision was made to
Labor pains as Dutton rides high in polls Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 18, 2025 PETER Dutton appears to be kicking with the wind behind his back, with multiple opinion polls showing the Albanese government could be on the nose with voters as an election nears. The latest Newspoll published in The Australian newspaper on Monday shows the coalition has a 51-49 lead over Labor in
Anger in halls of power over ‘unfair’ electoral reforms Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 18, 2025 FIRED-UP independents are vowing to stonewall controversial electoral reforms and use any leverage in a hung parliament to rebalance the scales. The reforms include a campaign spending cap of $800,000 per electorate but registered political parties will be able to access a $90 million war chest for general advertising. Independent Zali Steggall
Port Stephens ladies group take virtual connections into real life Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 14, 2025 MORE than 2200 Port Stephens ladies are connecting via an online social group that spills over into real life coastal walks, inter-suburb outings and local coffees, lunches and dinners. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email
Hunter priorities on the agenda as mayoral delegation lobbies Canberra Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 14, 2025 ROADS, housing, jobs and post-mining land use were at the top of the agenda when Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson joined her Hunter region counterparts in Canberra last week. Organised by the Hunter Joint Organisation Board (Hunter JO), the delegation of six mayors set out to share the region’s priorities heading
Port Stephens Council launches new round of community funding Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 14, 2025 PORT Stephens Council has opened applications for a second round of funding designed to support a wide range of community and local projects. Funding is available for projects that enhance the vibrancy of Port Stephens, from cultural programs and events to infrastructure improvements and community support initiatives. Advertise with News of The
