Tomaree Public School teachers take a Bloody Long Walk Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 11, 2024 FOUR teachers from Tomaree Public School (TPS) embarked upon ‘The Bloody Long Walk’ on Sunday 25 August, an annual event raising money and awareness of Mitochondrial Disease for the Mito Foundation. Despite the rain about 700 people completed the 35 kilometre (km) walk around Newcastle and its surrounding suburbs.
Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 11, 2024 THE Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program continues to support the development of local students. Seaham Public School Principal Craig Partridge said the PBL program helps “guide our students in using positive behaviour, in the school and in the community”. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Hunter Region Botanic Garden celebrates birds Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 11, 2024 THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens is celebrating birds with a fundraiser on Sunday, an opportunity to learn about the incredible species who call the region home. The ‘Celebrate Birds’ event will include a presentation from Mat Spillard, one of Port Stephens’ top avian photographers. Advertise with News of The Area
Peninsula Garden Ramble to raise funds for Wildlife In Need of Care Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 11, 2024September 12, 2024 GARDEN spaces will be opened to the public later this month as a fundraiser for Wildlife In Need of Care (WINC). On Sunday, 29 September eight blossoming gardens across Tilligerry will welcome guests as part of the ‘Peninsula Garden Ramble’, with net profits donated to WINC, a volunteer-run organisation which
Fisheries Institute release rare White’s Seahorses Photo Gallery Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 11, 2024 LITTLE Beach at Nelson Bay was the location for the release of 132 endangered baby seahorses last Friday, with local school children playing a key role. Fifteen schools across Port Stephens have recently been involved in an educational program which spotlights the endangered White’s Seahorse, a species native to Australia’s
Port Stephens to elect new Mayor on Saturday Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 WITH pre-polling for the Port Stephens local government elections underway, News Of The Area offered the three mayoral candidates one final opportunity to spruik their policy platforms. Candidates were asked to supply 200 words on themselves and general policies, and 100 words on their position on offshore wind development off
Letter to the Editor: A dog’s paradise Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 11, 2024 DEAR News Of The Area, I write in regards to the dog problem on Jimmys Beach along The Boulevarde. This beach section has ‘dogs prohibited’ signage along the road but unfortunately people do not take any notice. Lately Jimmys Beach along The Boulevarde has become a dog's paradise - with
Group 2 Rugby League season review Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 11, 2024 IT was a big year for Group 2 Rugby League. A premiership drought was broken, a wooden spooner turned their fortunes around, and a dominant side won the inaugural Women’s Tackle premiership. Here is how each club fared in 2024. Nambucca Roosters: Ladder leaders from start to finish, the Roosters broke through for
Coffs Coast wheelchair basketballer represents Australia Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 11, 2024 BILL Latham has proudly represented his country at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The Coffs Coast Paralympian was a member of the Australian Rollers team that took on the world in the Wheelchair Basketball competition. The 34-year-old competed in his fourth Paralympics, having previously won a silver medal at the 2012
Coffs baseball teams to contest grand finals Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 11, 2024 COFFS Harbour Baseball Association’s teams will play for championships this weekend, contesting grand finals on Saturday afternoon at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park. Sawtell Dodgers will look to defend their A Grade championship after finishing as minor premiers, while B Grade minor premiers Coffs Harbour All Stars will also look