Evolving world water cycle threatens Australia Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 7, 2025 DEADLY floods, cyclones and droughts are wreaking havoc as record-breaking temperatures change the way water moves around the world, scientists warn. Water-related disasters killed thousands of people, displaced millions and caused losses exceeding $US550 billion in 2024, according to an international study released on Monday. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Rate cuts on horizon in mixed 2025 for the economy Camden Haven Coffs Coast Gloucester District Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 7, 2025 AUSTRALIANS have endured taxing economic conditions in the past calendar year, but there is cause for cautious hope in 2025. Long-awaited interest rate cuts are broadly expected in the first half of the year, providing household budgets with much-needed breathing space. Market Economics managing director Stephen Koukoulas said healthier household incomes and
Stinker’s History: Priceless old photos Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 2, 2025 EVERY time it happens. I have now written a series of five local history books which tell of the earliest people and the pioneering families who dared to challenge the local elements in an effort to survive and hopefully, prosper. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
NOTA contributors reflect on 2024 Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 2, 2025 NEWS Of The Area (NOTA) contributors recently met to reflect on some of their stories and experiences in 2024. First up is Fingal Bay’s fishing legend John “Stinker” Clarke, who wished his “enthusiastic” readers a cracker New Year. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.
Otto van de Wijgaart: pop culture artist Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 2, 2025 FINDING a path after school can be tricky, especially when you have additional needs, but Otto van de Wijgaart is taking charge of his future by following his passion. The Newcastle-based pop culture artist lives with autism and intellectual delay, but this has not prevented him from becoming Uniting’s 2024/25 Abstract
School program aims to address welder shortage Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 2, 2025January 2, 2025 TOMAREE High and Hunter River High are participating in a State Government program aimed at addressing a critical shortage of skilled welders. The local schools are among 73 statewide that have purchased a $35,000 Augmented Reality (AR) welding machine. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Farmers wanted for farm fire fighting vehicle trial Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 2, 2025 THE STATE Government is encouraging farmers to take part in a trial that exempts farm vehicles used to fight fires from registration. Under the trial, participants can nominate a Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle (FFFV), or a vehicle used for firefighting purposes, to respond to emergency bush fire incidents on public roads
Pre-employment program benefiting M1 extension Dungog Shire Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 31, 2024 THE M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace project has welcomed its first group of pre-employment program participants into long-term roles. A group of 12 Indigenous jobseekers, selected from more than 60 applicants, participated in a joint government-funded pre-employment program designed to build essential skills in the Hunter region’s civil construction
Stinker’s Fishin’: It is all about families Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 31, 2024 THIS time of the year is all about families. You are in the perfect place to take them all fishing. Here is a plan: Set up with rods for the kids and a tackle box (forget yourself). For bait, you can’t go past a few worms available at all tackle stores.
Funds to improve coverage during Hunter disasters Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 31, 2024 ADDITIONAL funding to improve mobile phone connectivity across the Hunter region during disasters is now available. The Albanese Government has announced $55 million worth of grants through Round 8 of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP). Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.
