John Ballantyne Nelson Bay Cartoonist looks at Budget time Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 14, 2016 Dear News Of The Area, While watching the carry-on during the last session of parliament where the issue of the deficit and the national debt didn’t even get a mention, Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE , I wondered what it would take to bring these bloody idiots down to where the rest of
Awards for Tourism Ambassadors in Port Stephens Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 13, 2016December 13, 2016 Two operators of adventure tours on Port Stephens’ famous sand dunes have been recognised by two special awards honouring personal contribution to the region’s tourism industry. The CEO of Sand Dune Adventures, Andrew Smith, and the Marketing Manager of Port Stephens 4WD Tours, Sean Andrews, received the two awards from Destination
Port Stephens Council joins campaign to tackle dumping Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 7, 2016 Port Stephens Council has joined forces with Hunter Councils in a new campaign to reduce the amount of illegal dumping in the region. Hunter Councils’ regional waste education coordinator, Chantelle Sage, said the two month campaign is designed to combat dumping that is costing the councils and their ratepayers approximately $3million
Port Stephens Council joins campaign to tackle dumping Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 Port Stephens Council has joined forces with Hunter Councils in a new campaign to reduce the amount of illegal dumping in the region. Hunter Councils’ regional waste education coordinator, Chantelle Sage, said the two month campaign is designed to combat dumping that is costing the councils and their ratepayers approximately $3million
Deputy Mayor still fighting for Port Stephens against amalgamation Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - November 22, 2016November 22, 2016 When the announcement was made in December 2015 that Port Stephens Council would amalgamate with Newcastle Council, the reaction from Port Stephens residents was not favourable. Port Stephens Councillors got together and formed a plan to put up a solid fight on behalf of the residents. Port Stephens Council Deputy Mayor, Councillor
Tips and tricks for better recycling – National Recycling Week 2016 Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - November 11, 2016 Did you know the average Australian produces 647 kg of municipal waste each year? This means that highlighting the many opportunities for improvements in waste reduction and recycling has never been more important. As part of National Recycling Week, Port Stephens Council wants to help educate residents on the simple things they
Port residents receive funding for cultural exchange with a sporting twist Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - November 9, 2016 A Group of local runners will head to Tateyama, Japan on a marathon exchange in January 2017 thanks to funding from Port Stephens Council and the Port Stephens Sister Cities Association. The annual exchange supports interested residents in attending the Wakashio Marathon, an event that attracts more than 9,000 participants from
Williamtown Residents Rejoice in Community Relaxation Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - November 2, 2016 Last week saw the beginning of the Community Wellbeing Program’s movement and relaxation classes, as well as the Community Cuppa. The program, designed to help de-stress those affected by the fallout of the Williamtown Contamination is free to all residents influenced by the imposed ‘Red Zone’. The first movement and relaxation class
Biggest Recess to tackle Childhood Obesity Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - October 26, 2016 The Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP), with the involvement of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and NSW Health, last week launched the ‘Biggest Recess’ which will be held on Friday 28 October as the lead initiative of Children’s Week 2016. Andrew Johnson, Advocate for Children
Local Sport Grant Program for Port Stephens Port Stephens LGA Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016 SPORTING clubs in Port Stephens are encouraged to apply for the Local Sport Grant Program to guarantee increased involvement in recreational activities. Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington, said sport and active recreation delivers many personal and community benefits including developing self-esteem, maintaining health and fitness, nurturing talented athletes and contributing
