Delivery of social and affordable housing significantly lower than demand Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 16, 2024 SOCIAL, affordable and crisis housing remains in short supply across the state, with the Port Stephens and Newcastle regions no exception. The Community Housing Industry Association NSW (CHIA NSW) said the inaugural State of the Housing System report paints a bleak outlook for vulnerable people on the social housing waitlist and
Corlette residents left with wet feet Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 RESIDENTS Around Corlette are seeing red over what they believe are long overdue repairs and maintenance to footpaths. Corlette resident and former Port Stephens Councillor Brian Watson-Will told News Of The Area, “The footpath access adjacent to Corlette Community Hall is regularly subject to flooding. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Report paints ‘bleak’ picture of state’s biodiversity Myall Coast Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 16, 2024 THE NSW Government released its Biodiversity Outlook Report for 2024 last week, providing an updated overview of the state’s ecosystems and biological diversity. In 2020, the first NSW Biodiversity Outlook Report presented the results of the first assessment of the state’s Biodiversity Indicator Program, establishing a baseline for reporting on
Sustainable Living Festival comes to Medowie Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 15, 2024 ECONETWORK Port Stephens and the Homegrown Markets have combined to bring a Sustainable Living Festival to Medowie this weekend. The Festival will be held at Medowie Community Centre and the Lions Park on Ferodale Road (opposite the shops) on Saturday 18 May from 9am-2pm. Advertise with News of The Area today.
183 search and rescue missions completed in Port Stephens Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 15, 2024 MARINE Rescue NSW’s 3,400 volunteers have completed their second busiest boating season on record with 3,242 search and rescue missions, including 921 emergency responses between October 1, 2023 and ANZAC Day this year. This season’s figure was just shy of the record 3,251 missions completed during the 2022/23 boating season. Advertise with
Salvo’s Hope Community Choir sings joy and wellbeing Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 ANY Australian family can attest the importance of making time for friends and family, working well with colleagues and getting along with the neighbours. When circumstances become difficult – as many throughout the nation find the present cost-of-living crisis – things are much more bearable when people can live together “with
Murrook Culture Centre named double finalist in 2024 National Trust Heritage Awards Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 9, 2024 THE Murrook Culture Centre at Williamtown has been shortlisted in two categories of the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards. A celebration of outstanding practice that recognises excellence in conservation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage, 2024 marks the 30th year of the annual awards. Advertise with News of The
Fire and Rescue prepare community for winter fire risks Port POPUP - DAupdate by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 9, 2024 WINTER is traditionally NSW Fire and Rescue’s busiest season for attending house fires. However in 2024 fire fighting crews are reporting a large increase in house fires due to lithium batteries. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981
Walking track work at Tomaree Headland Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 8, 2024 WALKING track access to the summit of Tomaree Headland will change during May as the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) completes maintenance to tracks and heritage restoration works at Fort Tomaree. The iconic Tomaree Headland Summit walk, including the summit, will remain open during the critical two week maintenance
Seaside Singers dare to dream with new Musical Director Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 8, 2024 THE Seaside Singers are daring to dream under the leadership of new Musical Director Robyne Egan. In 2022, stalwart group leader Christine Latham left the area, leaving the popular singing ensemble without a musical director. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone