Timber industry battles shift to man-made power poles Camden Haven Coffs Coast Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2024 THE timber industry has stepped up its fight against the phase-out of wooden power poles across NSW, demanding proof that the manufactured ones won't melt in bushfires. The NSW branch of the Australian Forest Products Association has launched a new website urging people to sign a petition against Essential Energy's shift
EcoNetwork welcomes bird experts at annual forum Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2024 OVER 70 people gathered on Sunday 4 August for EcoNetwork's annual bird forum, which focused on 'Shorebirds and seabirds on and off the Port Stephens coastline'. Held at the Tomaree Community Centre, the forum offered a rare opportunity to hear from experts and researchers on the latest bird monitoring and recovery
Myall Coast author shortlisted for Furphy Literary Awards Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2024 MYALL Coast author Phillip Everett has once again been shortlisted for the prestigious Furphy Literary Award. Phillip’s short story, ‘The Bear’, is based upon his experiences teaching a creative writing class at an Aboriginal community college in Adelaide, where he encouraged his students to write stories. Advertise with News of
Positive Behaviour for Learning Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2024 THE ongoing Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is creating a positive environment for students to thrive in local schools. Last week’s award nominees are all well deserving of their recognition by the wider community. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone
Myall Coast author releases ‘Bittersweet Revenge’ novel Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2024November 14, 2024 LOCAL author John Boyton is celebrating the release of his first self-published book. John’s novel, ‘Bittersweet Revenge’, is described as a drama, with a bit of humour and adventure thrown in too. “I always wanted to write a novel, and had done some ghost-writing when I worked for a large newspaper
Increased flying at RAAF Williamtown with USAF Visitors Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2024 THE Royal Australian Air Force is hosting six F-22 Raptor aircraft from the United States Air Force 19th Fighter Squadron over the period of 8-21 August 2024. The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is an American twin-engine all-weather stealth fighter aircraft developed and produced for the United States Air Force (USAF). Advertise
Port Harmony and Port Stephens Community Band collaboration set to entertain Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2024 PORT Harmony founder Kathryn Dries is returning to Port Stephens to perform with the musical group she helped launch. Kathryn, who served as Musical Director with the Port Harmony vocal ensemble for nine years, will join the group for their upcoming ‘Let Us Entertain You!’ performance. Advertise with News of The
Natural environment inspires ceramics at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2024 NELSON Bay ceramic artist Meri Andric will offer a window into her creative practice as she exhibits her work at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC). Meri’s ceramic work draws inspiration from the resilience of scorched birch trees and their ability to regenerate after fires and provide habitats for
John Hunter hospital ED to roll out Safe Staffing Levels Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2024 RECRUITMENT will shortly get underway for additional nurses in the John Hunter Hospital emergency department. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au John Hunter is among the next twelve hospitals across metropolitan and regional
Accessibility advocates urge NSW Government to opt in to improved standards Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 14, 2024 NEW South Wales is one of just two states refusing to adopt design standards mandated in the National Construction Code (NCC), with accessibility advocates calling for urgent change. Two years ago, the NCC established Livable Housing Australia's ‘Silver Level’ Livable Housing Design standards as mandatory. Advertise with News of The Area
