Questions as accused smuggler’s escape ends 4000km away Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 AN alleged drug smuggler accused of fleeing court-enforced rehabilitation has been arrested thousands of kilometres away in one of Australia's most isolated parts. But questions linger about how former fugitive Hussein Chamas was able to leave the controversial Swan Bay facility and avoid detection despite being required to wear an ankle
Community consultation opens on renewable energy zone Dungog Shire Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 ENERGY Minister Penny Sharpe visited an electrical substation slated for upgrades under the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (HCC REZ) last week, as Ausgrid kicks off community consultation in the region. After drop-in sessions in Singleton and Muswellbrook last Friday and Saturday, Ausgrid will hold an online webinar on Thursday 6
NSW Government partners with Transgrid on Hunter Transmission Project Dungog Shire Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 TRANSGRID has been announced as the preferred network operator of the Hunter Transmission Project (HTP), signing a commitment deed with the NSW Government’s EnergyCo. The project, considered by the state government as “critical for NSW’s energy security”, involves building a new above-ground 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line of around 100
‘Real opportunity’ for homebuyers as values bottom out Camden Haven Coffs Coast Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 AS Australian property prices hold firm, now might be the perfect time to purchase before Reserve Bank rate cuts put a rocket under demand. Home values were flat in January despite declines in the heavyweight markets of Sydney and Melbourne, analysis from property data firm CoreLogic revealed on Monday. Advertise with News
Greens announce candidate for Lyne Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 LORNE resident Tom Ferrier has been endorsed as the Greens candidate for Lyne in the upcoming Federal election. Mr Ferrier highlights lowering the cost of living, improving health care, and environmental protection as central to his campaign. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.
Cheap loans to keep emission-busting farmers profitable Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 FARMERS could save more than $50,000 a year on interest costs for hybrid, electric and hydrogen-powered utes and methane-reducing feed for their herds under a new tranche of cheap loans. The nation's federal green bank on Friday announced $100 million would go to farmers as part of a $300 million green
Residents warned to look out for signs of tree disease Multimedia Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 31, 2025 RESIDENTS are being urged to keep an eye out for signs of tree disease such as the large, dark fungus that often grows upon diseased eucalypts and gums. “By the time you can actually see that fungus, it's already done the damage on the tree inside,” explained Jake from Jake’s
Transitional housing upgrades continue at Stockton Centre site Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 31, 2025 SEVEN homes at the former Stockton Centre have been upgraded to transitional housing which will provide short-term accommodation for around 25 people each night. The site was previously used as a residential centre for people with disability. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Port Stephens to be even bigger hive of sporting activity after $2.94m-plus funding injection Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 31, 2025 PORT Stephens will be an even greater hive of sporting activity after $2,946,743 was awarded to the Tomaree Regional Community Hub. Its application for funds to provide a new community infrastructure project was successful under the Growing Regions Program. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Port Stephens Parkinson’s Support Group recaps highlights of ‘very full’ year Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 31, 2025 THE Port Stephens Parkinson’s Support Group has reflected on its “very full” 2024 program. It hosted a wide variety of guest speakers covering various topics such as brain strength, kinetic medicine, Parkinson’s related pharmaceutical products, a presentation about a global clinical trial, and a most informative talk by Evelyn Collins, a
