Port Stephens Council trying to resolve difficult Fingal Bay road works after funding agency withdraws grant Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 18, 2023 IN a motion that will certainly be welcomed by residents of Marine Drive in Fingal Bay, Port Stephens Council has agreed to postpone requesting funds from property owners to complete repair works while they seek to resolve a dispute with the agency that initially agreed to fund the project. In an
Salamander Bay business put corflute signs to good use Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 18, 2023 FOR 32 years, Deeps Engineering have made it their focus to reduce their environmental footprint by getting as much plastic waste out of our bins and recycled correctly. Deeps Engineering, based in Salamander Bay, specialise in custom plastic injection moulding. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Council to oppose offshore wind farms until studies completed Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 18, 2023October 20, 2023 PORT Stephens Council has voted to oppose potential offshore wind farm developments off the Hunter coast until environmental impact statements and other scientific evidence is made available. At last week's Port Stephens Council meeting, Councillors Giacomo Arnott and Leah Anderson moved an urgency motion, unanimously supported by Mayor Ryan Palmer and
Changed traffic conditions on Pacific Highway at Tomago Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 18, 2023 MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions on the Pacific Highway at Tomago to continue work on the new M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace. The work will include tree trimming and earthworks adjacent to the northbound lanes. Work will be carried out from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and
Five charged following brawl investigation Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 18, 2023 FIVE people have been charged following an investigation into a brawl at Raymond Terrace last month. About 5.30pm on Saturday 9 September 2023, police responded to reports of a brawl at a sporting complex on Leisure Way, Raymond Terrace. Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District dispersed the crowd and commenced an investigation
Deepka Indian Restaurant in Raymond Terrace targeted for serial harrasment Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 17, 2023 FOR the proprietor of Deepka Indian Restaurant in Raymond Terrace, the past few years have been a significant struggle to survive in business. Things have recently become much more difficult due to what appears to be a targeted campaign of harassment by a group of young people from the area. Advertise with
The NOTA needs you! News Of The Area is seeking quality writers to join the team Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 17, 2023 TELLING the incredible stories of Port Stephens is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. The independently-owned NOTA has had a presence in the Hunter region for decades and is proud to keep locals up to date with the happenings of the area. Now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic
Turtle dies despite rescuers’ best efforts Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 11, 2023 ON Thursday, 5 October, Port Stephens local Peter Barker, a retired carpenter, attempted with two Newcastle helpers to save a struggling turtle trapped in rough conditions 100 metres off the beach at Fly Point. With strong winds and a rapid drop in the tide, the mature turtle was seen attempting to
Soldiers Point Uniting Church have held their final service Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 11, 2023 THE members of Soldiers Point Uniting Church marked the end of an era when they held their final service in the building on Soldiers Point Road on Sunday 24 September. The service was a bittersweet affair, paying homage to the storied history of the congregation in the area while acknowledging the
Shot blasting affects overnight traffic conditions Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 11, 2023 ESSENTIAL overnight safety maintenance work continues across Port Stephens, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie this week. Transport for NSW will carry out shot blasting work on the road surface at seventeen separate sites, which is designed to increase road friction during wet weather conditions and ensure the ongoing safety of motorists. To
