Tomaree High student selected for University of Newcastle program Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2024 TOMAREE High School Year 11 student Maria Ilyash has been selected for the High Performing Students Program, a joint initiative of the University of Newcastle and NSW Department of Education. Now running for over ten years, the program is delivered at Merewether High School but is open to students from all
Hunter Water announce community funding Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2024 HUNTER Water has announced the eighteen recipients of its 2024 ‘Love Water’ Grants program, awarding over $125,000 for the program’s fifth year. The announcement follows a significant number of applications in various areas, from schools and pre-schools to community groups and organisations. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
Boomerang Park damaged by motorcycle vandals Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2024 RAYMOND Terrace residents again suffered vandalism incidents over the last long weekend, with motorbikes appearing to be the cause of damage to the Boomerang Park off-leash dog area. Following previous incidents, barriers were installed to prevent vehicles from entering the park, but unfortunately, these seemingly haven't deterred motorbike riders from
Election candidates encouraged to find out more about councillor role Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2024 ANYONE considering nominating for the 2024 Local Government election in Port Stephens is encouraged to learn more about the responsibilities of representing the community at an upcoming information session. Port Stephens Council is hosting a Candidate Information Session from 5:30pm on Wednesday 17 July at the Council Administration Building in Raymond
Culturally informed cool burns at Mallabula and Gan Gan Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2024 PORT Stephens Council is exploring traditional ways to safeguard property from bushfire. Over the next two months, Port Stephens Council will work with the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, Hunter Local Land Services and Firesticks to deliver a series of culturally informed 'cool burns'. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Legal Hypothetical: Judge orders creation of Special Disability Trust Hypothetical - A Legal Look Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2024 WHEN Jack passes-away at the age of 60, he had been in a de facto relationship with Jill for six years. Jack had three children from a previous relationship, one of whom, David, suffers from a severe disability. Shortly before Jack’s death, he transferred two properties into joint names with Jill. They
MidCoast Council’s environmental plan draws in big drop-in crowds Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 19, 2024 LONG lines formed outside the Hawks Nest Community Centre on Thursday 13 June for a drop-in session to assist residents’ understanding of MidCoast Council’s proposed new Local Environmental Plan (LEP). The LEP, as reported previously in NOTA, is an attempt to consolidate the most useful parts of the three ‘legacy’
Hawks Nest Wednesday Craft Group helps premature babies Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 19, 2024 BABIES across Australia are the beneficiaries of several ongoing projects by the Hawks Nest Wednesday Craft Group (WCG) ladies and their tireless efforts to bring a little more love and comfort to the newest Australians among us. One project recently produced two special quilts from donated materials, soon to be
Recent rains scour ‘Natural Channel’ of Myall Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 19, 2024 THE MYALL estuary has received some limited relief from Mother Nature, with recent rains apparently scouring out the sand-clogged ‘Natural Channel’, east of Corrie Island. The Natural Channel, which was the original main entrance between the river and Port Stephens Bay, has been slowly, but surely, filling up with sand
State Netball Championship glory for mighty Port Stephens Under 17s representative squad Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 19, 2024 GOOD things come to those who wait is a motto that resonates with the youth brigade at Port Stephens Netball. Five years after tasting title success at the annual Netball NSW State Carnival, the regional association is celebrating yet another impressive milestone. Keen netball judges are lauding the achievements of both the