Community facilities now able to apply for energy saving upgrades Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 11, 2024 ROUND 1 of the Federal Government’s $100 million Community Energy Upgrades Fund is now open, designed to help deliver energy upgrades and bill savings for Paterson community facilities like public swimming pools, libraries, sporting clubs and community centres. Port Stephens Council can now apply under Round 1 of 2 for co-funding.
Hunter man charged after live chicken allegedly thrown to alligators Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 11, 2024 A HUNTER man has been charged after a live chicken was allegedly thrown to alligators at Oakvale Farm and Fauna World wildlife park in Salt Ash. Last Tuesday, officers attached to Port-Stephens-Hunter Police District were told that a man removed a live chicken from an enclosure and threw it into
Water security and environmental benefits flow from Seaham Weir upgrade Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 29, 2023 HUNTER Water is completing upgrades to the Seaham Weir to improve safety, enable effective water flow management, and improve fish passage. Located on the lower Williams River, the weir is an essential component of the Grahamstown Dam scheme, which provides 40 percent of the drinking water used by Hunter Water customers. Advertise
Restoring a legacy: The mission of the Rathmines Catalina Association Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 29, 2023 SOME people say that the greatest health concern for people as they age is retirement. If that is true then those people may want to consider becoming involved with the Rathmines Catalina Association, whose ongoing work is not likely to come to an end anytime soon. Advertise with News of The
Port Stephens Water Police host students on safety tour Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 29, 2023 PORT Stephens Water Police recently attended six local primary schools to provide water safety presentations. Presentations were given with Transport for NSW and Australian Surf Lifesaving NSW representatives to Kinder-Year Two pupils at St Philip's Christian College, St Michael's Primary School, and Tomaree, Shoal Bay, Soldiers Point and Anna Bay
Lifestyle community working to improve wildlife protection Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 28, 2023 A PORT STEPHENS over 55s lifestyle village has implemented a raft of changes in the past year to increase protection of local wildlife. “Upon consultation with the Port Stephens Koala Hospital, we’ve included the addition of an extra 80 mature koala feed trees and ditched plans for a proposed tennis
Man dies after drowning in Anna Bay Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 A MAN has died after being pulled from the water in at Anna Bay.Just after 2.40pm on Wednesday 27 December, emergency services were called to Birubi Beach, Anna Bay, following reports four people had been pulled from the water.Bystanders assisted a 33-year-old man, however he could not be revived and
Raymond Terrace Lions get wrapped up in festive fundraising Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 21, 2023 IT’S that time of year again, and as usual, Raymond Terrace Lions members have been busy helping the community prepare for the festive season by offering their Christmas gift wrapping service. For just a gold coin donation you can avoid all the horrors of wrapping oddly-shaped presents. Advertise with News
Hunter’s new Marine Rescue facility opened in Stockton Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 21, 2023December 22, 2023 THE NSW State Government is investing $73 million in Marine Rescue NSW over the next four years, following the volunteer water rescue service having its busiest year on record. The major funding was announced at Stockton last Friday, where a new $3 million Marine Rescue NSW base was officially opened by
Seaham shared pathways officially opened Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 21, 2023 THE shared pathways around Seaham are officially connected with the installation of new informative signs that bring vibrancy to the area, enhance engagement with the environment, and encourage new visitors to the suburb. The project was possible thanks to a Port Stephens Council Vibrant Spaces grant awarded to local community member