Government pushing for council meeting reform Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 23, 2024 THE STATE Government is progressing reforms to strengthen local government, announcing plans for changes to the way council meetings are conducted. It is hoped the changes will ensure greater transparency and increase community confidence in council decision making. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.
Port Stephens-Hunter command assigned graduate of ‘milestone’ program Dungog Shire Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 23, 2024 ONE of only nine officers to graduate from a new police program has been assigned to the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District. The Probationary Constable was sworn-in on Friday 13 December, and started working in the region the following Monday, 16 December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Double demerits in force for 13 days Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 23, 2024 DOUBLE demerit points are still in force until January 1 as part of the NSW Police force’s thirteen-day Operation Christmas/New Year 2024. The operation commenced on Friday, 20 December and won’t conclude until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 1 January. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Ausgrid signs on as Hunter-Central Coast REZ network operator Dungog Shire Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 23, 2024 THE STATE Government has signed a commitment deed to appoint Ausgrid as the preferred network operator for the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). The creation of Renewable Energy Zones involves the grouping of new wind and solar power generation into locations where it can be efficiently stored and transmitted across
Regional crime ‘stable’ but 10-year trends show sexual and domestic assaults rising Camden Haven Coffs Coast Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 23, 2024 WHILE one break-in or assault is too many, the latest crime statistics show overall rates are holding steady across regional NSW for the first time since the end of the pandemic. The quarterly report of the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) shows the number of incidents in each of
Farmers wanted for farm fire fighting vehicle trial Camden Haven Coffs Coast Gloucester District Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 23, 2024 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
Regional crime ‘stable’ but 10-year trends show sexual and domestic assaults rising Camden Haven Coffs Coast Gloucester District Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 20, 2024 WHILE one break-in or assault is too many, the latest crime statistics show overall rates are holding steady across regional NSW for the first time since the end of the pandemic. The quarterly report of the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) shows the number of incidents in each of
Skin cancer warning issued as summer hots up Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 20, 2024 CANCER caused by overexposure to the sun should always be of concern, as some startling statistics have revealed. An alarming number of younger beachgoers are deciding that a tan is attractive, and are spending hours unprotected under the scorching rays. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
Thieves steal plants protecting Shoal Bay’s coast Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 20, 2024 LAST week, News Of The Area published a story on how Port Stephens Council’s (PSC) Coastal Management Program had been certified by Environment Minister Penny Sharpe, allowing volunteers such as Shoal Bay local Mike Shaw to lead a concerted effort to protect coastal assets. Sadly, after a huge mission involving the
Karuah Carols in the Park add to the magic of Christmas Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 20, 2024 KARUAH saw an early celebration of Christmas with a double whammy of events held at the RSL and Longworth Park on Wednesday, 11 December. Starting with the Kids Christmas Party and Disco at the RSL Club, children were treated to music, prezzies and dancing along with Ruby the Clown,
