‘Coffee with a Cop’ at Raymond Terrace MarketPlace with Port Stephens Police FEATURED Port Stephens LGA Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae, Tomago by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 1, 2017 IN an effort to develop and strengthen the relationship between local police and community members, Port Stephens Local Area Command officers this week hosted ‘Coffee with a Cop’. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Held at Raymond Terrace MarketPlace, officers from Port Stephens, covering all ranks and duties, were on hand to talk
Medowie Dads conquer River Trip living off the land FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 TWO Aboriginal men from Medowie last week took their first ‘rely on the land’ kayak trip together to embrace their culture and learn more about our land, and their connection to it. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Gene Bovill, a Wiradjuri man, and Jarad Ashpole left Medowie for their trip last week
Travel transport made easy with The Shuttleman, Port Stephens service. FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 THE Shuttleman service has been operating for eight years, yet is a service many people appear to not know about. The service is a shuttle bus service, providing travel provisions for the local community and catering to a wide geographical base. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The service locations include Newcastle, Port Stephens,
Port Stephens Oyster Price Rise Possible FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 PROBLEMS with oyster spat production in Tasmania and South Australia could very well be a bonus for Port Stephens growers. Local farmer Richard Hamlyn-Harris said that a national shortage was looming and this could see the price rise Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “substantially”. “After the problems of the past few years, we need
Port Stephens Council merger is off the table FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - February 14, 2017February 14, 2017 PORT Stephens residents can breathe a sigh of relief with news this week that the proposed Port Stephens Council merger is officially off the table. Twenty Sydney councils did not escape their proposed mergers, with five more set to be decided upon by the courts, but the Berejiklian Government has relented
Social Housing sold off amid affordability crisis MidCoast LGA (overall news) Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2017 The NSW opposition has obtained documents under freedom of information laws that reveal the extent of social housing sales in the Hunter. Those documents reveal $19 million dollars’ worth of social housing sales in the past two years in the Hunter, despite the social housing waiting list ballooning out to over
Bruce MacKenzie calls on Nationals to Show True Colours Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2017 Mayor Bruce MacKenzie has today challenged the leader of the NSW Nationals, John Barilaro, to have the courage of his convictions when it comes to regional council mergers. “Mr Barilaro yesterday stated that the Nats would no longer be taken for granted. Well I’m here to tell him that Port Stephens
Baird’s Departure sees Port Stephens Council in Limbo for Longer Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2017 The fate of Port Stephens Council will remain in limbo longer due to Mike Baird's surprise departure from the top job. Member for Port Stephens MP Kate Washington has called on the NSW Government to end the uncertainty of the proposed mergers which were first announced over twelve months ago. Or
RFS Tips to Prepare your Home MidCoast LGA (overall news) Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2017 There are some simple things householders in Port Stephens can do around your home to prepare it for a bushfire. Preparation is a key factor and the NSW Rural Fire Service implores all residents, regardless of where they live, to prepare well beforehand. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “It is essential that residents
NSW in Grip of Ross River Fever Outbreak MidCoast LGA (overall news) Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 26, 2017January 26, 2017 NSW Labor has accused NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner of “dropping the ball” on the current State-wide outbreak of Ross River Fever – the worst outbreak in two years In the last seven weeks alone, NSW Health has reported 229 cases. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE NSW Shadow Health Minister Walt Secord today
