The meaty history of the mince pie at Christmas Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 18, 2024 THIS year as you sit down to a well-deserved cup of tea and a mince pie, or leave a plate out for Santa, take a moment to think about the centuries of history behind this Christmas staple. During the medieval period it was common to mix meat or even fish
Next step on ‘long journey’ to address PFAS contamination Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 13, 2024 THE Federal Government will establish a national body to respond to the specific needs of communities impacted by PFAS contamination around Defence force bases. In 2023, the Government commissioned an independent review into PFAS (per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) contamination around three Defence bases: RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales, the
Community combines to regenerate forest on One Mile Headland Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 13, 2024 THE Friends of Tomaree National Park were delighted when nearly 20 people - including many new participants - came together on Saturday 7 December to regenerate coastal forest on One Mile Headland. “Together we are making great progress," said Friends of Tomaree National Park coordinator Sue Olsson. Advertise with News
Port Stephens tourism operators cruise into silver award Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 13, 2024 THERE were celebrations all around as Nelson Bay cruise operator Moonshadow-TQC Cruises was awarded silver at the 2024 NSW Tourism Awards held on Thursday, 28 November, at The Star, Sydney. Captain Cook Cruises, part of the Sealink marine group, won gold and will represent NSW at the Australian Tourism Awards
Hunter school students engage with major infrastructure project Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 13, 2024 NEARLY 300 students from 10 local schools visited the project site for the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace (M12RT) on Thursday, 5 December. The event marked the launch of the M12RT project’s new School Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education program. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Construction of defence facility breaks ground at Williamtown Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 13, 2024 CONSTRUCTION of a new defence manufacturing facility has commenced within Newcastle Airport’s Astra Aerolab precinct. Defence Minister Pat Conroy and Paterson MP Meryl Swanson joined representatives from the airport and Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu) for a sod turning ceremony on Friday, 6 December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
Environment Minister endorses Council’s Coastal Management Program Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 13, 2024 PORT Stephens Council’s Coastal Management Program (CMP) has been certified by Environment Minister Penny Sharpe, providing a framework for the protection of coastal assets. Mayor Leah Anderson described the endorsement as a major milestone. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us
Appeal for dashcam footage after Medowie crash Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 13, 2024 POLICE are appealing for dashcam or CCTV footage following a fatal crash at Medowie last month. About 11.30am on Monday 25 November 2024, emergency services were called to Abundance Road, Medowie, following reports a motorcycle and motor vehicle had collided. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Skin cancer warning issued as summer hots up Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 12, 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
Newcastle Airport to host aviation roundtable Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 12, 2024 NEWCASTLE Airport will host the Australasia Aviation Roundtable for the first time from 18-20 June 2025, ahead of the planned grand opening of its international terminal on 1 August. The event will bring together airlines, airport representatives, and aviation professionals to discuss the future of aviation and tourism. Advertise with
