Stinker’s History: Women of the light Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2025 THE following story tells of the women who bravely endured the challenges and loneliness of living as the wife of a light housekeeper. The extracts are from a book I wrote back in 2018 titled “The Outer Light”. While men were the only ones ever paid as lightkeepers, the permanent
Forever chemicals being found ‘literally everywhere’ Dungog Shire Highlight Section Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2025 AUSTRALIA needs to prevent the introduction of more "forever chemicals" amid warnings it is becoming increasingly difficult to deal with the contaminants already in the environment. A federal senate inquiry is examining the extent of contaminations from the PFAS family of chemicals, which do not naturally break down and have been
Five charged on Australia Day across NSW Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2025 NSW POLICE have commended the conduct of crowds participating in Australia Day events across the state. A high-visibility policing operation saw general duties officers supported by specialist units including the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Police Transport Command, Operations Support Group, Public Order and Riot Squad, Mounted Unit, Dog Unit, Water
Ageing ‘coal clunkers’ posing power outage risk Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2025 FRESH warnings Australia's coal generation fleet is ageing and becoming less reliable come as the federal government dials up its clean energy commitment with a $2 billion top-up for the national green bank. More than 60 percent of Australia's coal power stations are over four decades old, an advanced age Climate
Apprentice incentive not enough to meet housing targets Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2025 AN injection of funding to attract apprentices into construction is being lauded as a welcome response to the sector's skills shortage. But as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces an election campaign in which housing affordability is set to be a key issue, his government's record has little to show. Its landmark National
Disaster support for Port Stephens after storms Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 SUPPORT is available in the Port Stephens local government area (LGA) following severe thunderstorms and intense rainfall that impacted the region last week. 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 Assistance measures
Meet Port Stephens Councillor Peter Francis Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 THIS week’s Port Stephens Councillor profile is of Peter Francis.
Liberals call for more trainee tradies during Port Stephens site visit Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 A HOME under construction in Anna Bay was host to visiting politicians on Wednesday, 15 January. Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Sussan Ley was joined by NSW Senator Maria Kovacic and the Liberal candidate for Paterson, Laurence Antcliff. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.
Cabana compliance crackdown over Australia Day long weekend Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 PORT Stephens Council is running an educational compliance campaign over the Australia Day long weekend from 25 to 27 January, targeting unattended items such as cabanas being used to reserve spots at popular beaches. Mayor Leah Anderson acknowledged the significant community feedback about cabanas being left on Port Stephens beaches for
Green light for shopping centre development at Fullerton Cove Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 THE Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel has given approval for a shopping centre development application (DA) at Fullerton Cove. The development involves the construction of a supermarket, liquor store, commercial tenancies, medical centre and car parking. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
