Port Stephens councillors sworn in at first meeting of new term Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 30, 2024 THE members of the new-look Port Stephens Council swore their Oaths to Office at the first meeting of the new term on 22 October. Newly elected Mayor Leah Anderson said councillors were ready to “hit the ground running and deliver on their priorities”. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Committee selected to shape future of Tomaree Lodge Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 29, 2024 A COMMITTEE of six Port Stephens residents has been appointed to help shape the future of the Tomaree Lodge site. According to the NSW Government, the Tomaree Lodge Community Engagement Committee committee will provide an important consultative function on matters impacting the site, including proposed amenity improvements. Advertise with News of
Raymond Terrace Community PBL program returns for Term 4 Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 THE Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is back up and running for Term 4 across schools in the Raymond Terrace district. Seaham Public School Principal Craig Partridge said the multi-school program, which highlights and rewards the positive conduct of local students, focuses on “teaching and rewarding positive behaviour
‘Paradise Interrupted’: new insight into Port Stephens’ military history Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 SHOAL Bay Country Club was the venue for the launch of a new history book titled “Paradise Interrupted”, authored by local historian and archivist Judy Washington. In conjunction with the launch on Monday 14 October, a photographic exhibition titled “Unearthed Echoes” by local photographer Jen Newman, showcased the remnants of the
Oakvale Wildlife Park celebrates 45 years Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 OAKVALE Wildlife Park is preparing to celebrate its 45th birthday. To thank those who have supported the park over the decades there will be giveaways, pony rides, live music, entertainers and cake galore during a two-day party from Saturday 2 November to Sunday 3 November. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Military vet finds comfort in mobile dog therapy Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 WHEN military veteran Jake Parmigiani unleashed his Port Stephens mobile dog gym “Run-A-Mutt” in May 2024, he never expected what he calls “the best therapy of my life”. Providing treadmill exercising for dogs has given Jake an “ultimate form of mindfulness”; something he simply couldn’t master while experiencing the “anxiety, shortness,
Nominate now for Port Stephens annual Australia Day awards Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2024 PORT Stephens Council is calling for the community to nominate local champions who support or inspire others, show leadership or excel in their field as part of the 2024 Annual Awards. Held on Australia Day each year, the awards are an opportunity to recognise the people who make an outstanding local
Port Stephens students excel in mathematics competition Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 23, 2024 THE brightest young minds from across the Hunter came together last week as winners were announced for the 2024 Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition. Challenging students to solve 35 questions without the use of calculators or rulers, the competition drew entries from over 300 schools spanning the Hunter, Central Coast,
Woman dies weeks after Nelson Bay Road crash Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 A WOMAN has died following a crash on Nelson Bay Road earlier this month. Just after 4.20pm on Friday 4 October 2024, emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road, Fullerton Cove, following reports of a crash. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.
Vision outlined for family-friendly future of Shoal Bay Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 THE ‘Shoaly Collective’ pitched its vision for Shoal Bay at the NSW’s Government 2024 Uptown Accelerator District Showcase in Sydney on 2 October. The Shoaly Collective includes Port Stephens Paddle Sports, Shoal Bay Newsagency, The Café, Port Stephens Community Arts Centre, Ramada Resort Shoal Bay, and the Shoal Bay Country