New $2.6 million sports amenities building opens at Yulong Oval Medowie Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 7, 2024 A BRAND new and state-of-the-art amenities building has been officially opened at Yulong Oval, Medowie. Designed in consultation with Port Hunter Touch Football, Medowie Football Club, and Medowie Cricket Club, the $2.6 million facility features modern amenities to cater to the growing needs of these local sporting groups. Advertise with News
Paul Le Mottee enters Mayoral race Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 7, 2024August 8, 2024 FORMER deputy mayor Paul Le Mottee has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Port Stephens. Mr Le Mottee was first elected to Council in 2012, however did not contest the 2021 local government election due to an issue with his nomination. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Thousands of children homeless in ‘national shame’ Camden Haven Coffs Coast Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 7, 2024 TENS of thousands of Australian children are finding it hard to find a place to call home even after seeking professional help. A lack of funding for affordable homes and frontline support services is exacerbating an already dire housing landscape, according to a report from Homelessness Australia. Advertise with News of The
Inquiry launched into renewable energy zones Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 7, 2024 AN INQUIRY will explore the impact of Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) on rural and regional communities and industries in New South Wales. The Upper House committee for regional New South Wales will examine the impacts of REZs and large scale renewable projects proposed for these zones, including factors such as potential
Port Stephens buses fitted with real-time tracking technology Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 7, 2024 ALL public transport buses across Port Stephens and the Myall Coast are now fitted with smart technology so customers can view reliable timetable information and real-time trip updates. Over recent months, GPS tracking devices and automatic passenger counting systems have been fitted on 233 buses across a region stretching
Stargazing: Astronomy vs astrology Camden Haven Coffs Coast Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 7, 2024 GAZING at the night sky, a tapestry of twinkling diamonds, has ignited curiosity and wonder since the dawn of humankind. Stars have guided travellers, inspired artists, and fuelled both scientific inquiry and fantastical beliefs. But two distinct fields have emerged from this shared fascination: astronomy, the rigorous pursuit of celestial
Business Showcase: Vision for the future at Port Stephens Optical Advertising Feature Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 6, 2024 NEW Port Stephens Optical owners Tania and Wayne have been in the optical industry for over 30 years. Following the recent retirement of previous owners Neil and Margaret Kearns, Tania and Wayne have added the Medowie and Tanilba Bay locations to their Boolaroo and Huntlee practics. “We now service Lake
Stinker’s History: George and the giant snapper Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 6, 2024 IT was during the war years, when the Americans arrived in Nelson Bay, that big changes took place. The roads from Salt Ash, over the sandhills to the coast, were upgraded and tarred and on the waterfront wharves and jetties were built to handle the arrival of warships. I will never
Port Stephens mayoral hopefuls clash over party politics Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 1, 2024 MAYORAL hopefuls Leah Anderson and Mark Watson have clashed over the concept of party politics in local government. Following a meet the candidates event hosted by the Tilligerry Community Association last Thursday, sitting Port Stephens Deputy Mayor and mayoral candidate Leah Anderson took exception to a suggestion by Mr Watson
Port Stephens schools celebrate Public Education Week Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 1, 2024 PUBLIC education on the Tomaree Peninsula will be celebrated at a special awards evening next week. NSW Public Education Week is officially held during Term 3, Week 3 (5–9 August), with local schools marking this occasion with an awards ceremony for more than 20 years. Advertise with News of The Area
