Letter to the Editor: Party membership a bonus Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 DEAR News Of The Area, AT a recent Meet the Candidates Forum in Tanilba Bay that old conundrum was raised by some independent candidates - “Let’s keep party politics out of Council.” The quick answer to that is… ”Well they would say that wouldn’t they!” As a Greens candidate in the next Council
Letter to the Editor: Confusion reigns Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 DEAR News Of The Area, REGARDING Gordon Sutcliffe’s letter last week. The ‘Save the Myall Coast, Save Port Stephens’ local Facebook page presents the facts on the proposed offshore wind farm off the Myall Coast, i.e. off Bennetts Beach. It is against the proposal in this area as it would be
Tomaree High and Landcare combine for bush regeneration partnership Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 THE Tomaree High School Environmental Action Team and Landcare Soldiers Point-Salamander Bay have combined to regenerate local bushland areas. Around 100 native plants were planted along Seaview Crescent and Johnny’s Well at Soldiers Point. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us
University scholarship program calls for applicants Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 CURRENT and future University of Newcastle students seeking financial assistance to support their studies are now invited to apply for the latest round of the Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship program. Announced in 2023, the program will grant five scholars $30,000 as part of the Foundation’s $150,000, three year partnership with
A feast for the eyes at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC) has five new exhibitions running concurrently, providing an opportunity to witness first rate local artistry up close. The first exhibition, Nautical Art, showcases captivating maritime-themed artworks featuring stunning seascapes, ships and marine life, invoking a sense of adventure and the timeless beauty of
Enhanced play spaces in use across Port Stephens Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 FOUR new play spaces are now open across Port Stephens, with another one on the way. Mayor Ryan Palmer and Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson recently visited the newly completed play space at Taylor's Beach. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -
P plater attempts to evade police after Raymond Terrace speeding offence Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 ABOUT 2:40pm on Saturday 3 August, Highway Patrol were conducting stationary speed enforcement on the Pacific Highway north of Raymond Terrace when they checked the speed of a Subaru Impreza sedan at 116 km/h in the 100 zone. Upon passing police the vehicle, which was displaying red 'P' plates, allegedly
Call for input on future of Tomaree Lodge site Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 EXPRESSIONS of interest are being sought for a new community committee to assist long-term planning for Tomaree Lodge. The Tomaree Lodge Community Engagement Committee will consult on matters impacting the site, including increasing public use. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone
Community called to make a difference through Community Funding Program Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 DO you have a project that will help support the Port’s status as a business, events and tourism destination? Details are now available for the 2024 to 2025 Community Funding Program, which includes eleven funding categories to support social, cultural, environmental, and economic initiatives in Port Stephens. Advertise with News of The
North Haven plays hosts to Australia’s best surfers Camden Haven Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 A COLLECTION of top Australian board riders converged on North Haven from last Thursday to compete in the Hyundai High Performance Centre (HPC) Australian Surf Championships. The competition, which has run all week, incorporates three separate events - the Australian Shortboard Titles, Australian Para-Surfing Titles, and Australian Bodyboard Titles -