CAPS welcomes improvements in council policy and consultation Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 28, 2023 IN MARCH, Port Stephens Council voted unanimously to revoke its 2020 Environment and Climate Change Policies. Council then adopted revised versions which, according to Climate Action Port Stephens (CAPS), are substantially improved. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Reduced School Holiday prices remain at Strikezone Raymond Terrace despite $2.8m expansion Advertising Feature Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 28, 2023 DESPITE having recently outlaid almost than $2.8m to extend and modernise his centre, Strikezone Raymond Terrace tenpin bowl owner Neville Marchbank is determined to keep the sport and associated entertainment areas affordable for families. This week he detailed numerous inexpensive July school holiday options. These include $6 games during happy hour
ADVERTISING FEATURE_Get hands on at Fighter World this school holidays Advertising Feature Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 28, 2023 LOCATED at Newcastle airport, Fighter World has been operating for more than 30 years and is a totally ‘hands on’ experience. Visitors can walk-around, touch and view some of Australia’s most iconic aircraft and enjoy the added benefit of sitting in the cockpits of a Mirage jet fighter and a
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Experience nature at the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Advertising Feature Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 28, 2023 THIS school holidays, enjoy family fun and connect to nature at the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. Children’s Discovery Day - 4 July, 10am Claim your exclusive discount when you book your tickets online. The day is designed for learning about nature through play. “We have market and food stalls along with
Port Stephens Council have been asked to pursue special Ramsar status for Mambo and Wanda Wetlands Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 21, 2023 PORT Stephens Council have been urged to seek a Ramsar listing for the Mambo and Wanda Wetlands Reserves, in the hopes that this international status will yield greater benefits in protecting and maintaining these important areas of local ecology. The Council was addressed at their recent meeting by Nigel Dique, representing
Belinda Peachy rekindles passion for pottery Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 21, 2023June 22, 2023 BELINDA Peachey is happy spending her time up to her elbows in mud - well, clay anyway. A member of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre’s pottery group, Belinda has found investing time in pottery has led her to exploring colour and to indulge once more in her passion for ceramics. Advertise
IPART approves rate increase for Port Stephens Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 21, 2023 THE Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Port Stephens Council’s application for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) of 9.5 percent each year for the next three years. The SRV will come into effect from 1 July 2023, Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Port Stephens Council to tighten rules to avoid ‘misuse’ of hall hire Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 21, 2023 PORT Stephens Council has agreed to crack down on ‘misuse’ of local halls, public venues and any other facilities that can be potentially booked for private functions or events. In an urgent motion brought to Council at their most recent meeting, Cr Giacomo Arnott asked that a standard be enforced that
Port Stephens Council votes to re-establish Alcohol Free Zones Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 21, 2023 PORT Stephens Council has unanimously voted to re-establish Alcohol Free Zones in Anna Bay, Nelson Bay and Raymond Terrace. A component of the Local Government Act (1993), councils are empowered to designate certain “road-related” areas such as roads, footpaths and car parks and prohibit the consumption of alcohol in these places. These
Celebrating this week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning nominees Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2023 ONCE again, News Of The Area is sharing the nominees of Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program awards with the wider community. For nominated students, receiving a PBL award is a significant achievement, with school leaders and local businesses supporting the program. Advertise with News of The Area today.