$50,000 for Port Stephens Sporting Groups Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 28, 2017 MEMBER for Port Stephens Kate Washington was pleased to support the applications of eight local sporting groups for funding under the NSW Local Sporting Grants program. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The eight groups from across Port Stephens will share $50,000 which will be used to purchase equipment, upgrade facilities or compete
Coast to the Barringtons could be grand FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 22, 2017March 22, 2017 AFTER the long, drawn out fiasco that was the to and fro indecision of whether Port Stephens and Newcastle Councils would be forced to merge by the State Government, it is little wonder that many Port Stephens locals are feeling less than enthusiastic about the voluntary merger with Dungog that
Coast to the Barringtons could be grand for council merge FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 20, 2017 AFTER the long, drawn out fiasco that was the to and fro indecision of whether Port Stephens and Newcastle Councils would be forced to merge by the State Government, it is little wonder that many Port Stephens locals are feeling less than enthusiastic about the voluntary merger with Dungog that
Port Stephens Youth Advisory Panel host Mental Health Forum Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 19, 2017 IT was a packed house at the Medowie Community Centre last week for the Youth Mental Health Forum 2017. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This event was proudly hosted by the Port Stephens Council Youth Advisory Panel. Students from all local high schools were invited, along with mental health stakeholders and representatives. Attendees were
Police share benefits of boxing FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 19, 2017 WHEN you look at the nation of South Africa and the shire of Port Stephens, chances are you wouldn’t think they would have much in common. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE But then, you would be wrong. Strangely, the ‘sweet science’ of boxing is helping youngsters potentially at risk of disengaging from education
Medowie family man to stand for Mayor in Council elections. FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2017 THE next Mayoral candidate in our News Of The Area local election coverage is Medowie family man Desmond Maslen. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Des’s family has been a part of the Port Stephens area for a long time, with his father growing up at Bobs Farm, and his Mother’s side of
Authors Katrina McKelvey and Kirrili Lonergan release ‘Dandelions’ FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 13, 2017March 15, 2017 TWO local mothers have teamed up, using their remarkable talents to put together a very special Children’s Book. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE ‘Dandelions’ was dreamt, written and brought to life in words written by Katrina McKelvey. Katrina’s words were then enhanced and given colour and imagery with beautiful illustrations by Kirrili Lonergan. Kirrili
Beats fitness group in Medowie running for fifteen years FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 13, 2017March 13, 2017 HEART Beats fitness group is raising heart rates and promoting healthy lifestyle changes in people of all ages. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The group has been running for fifteen years in Medowie, and has had steady attendance the entire time. Group members are led by their passionate teacher, Elizabeth Hamilton. With our nation
No Green Bin for Port Stephens Residents Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 13, 2017 WHILE most councils are offering a green bin service to recycle green waste, Port Stephens Council will remain with its two bin system unchanged. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE According to Council's Waste Management Coordinator, Aaron Malloy, green waste has been recycled in Port Stephens since 1999 through an advanced resource recovery
Penalty rates cut angers Medowie resident Briana Plooy FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 1, 2017March 1, 2017 THE Fair Work Commission’s decision to reduce Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for retail, hospitality and fast-food workers came as a shock to many Australians nationwide. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The decision, which will see Sunday cuts come in within a year, will affect full-time, part-time and casual workers. Public holiday
