Homecoming for Cornucopia Lodge Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 5, 2024 AFTER sharing space with another lodge for several years, the members of Masonic Lodge Cornucopia have celebrated a homecoming of sorts, as they returned to hosting their meetings at the Tomaree Community Centre. “We had met in that location for some time,” said Stephen Laws, the Worshipful Master of Lodge
Spotlight shined on threatened species Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 4, 2024 THREATENED Species Day will be observed around the country on September 7, raising awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction. According to the NSW Department of Environment, Australia is home to more than 500,000 animal and plant species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Advertise with
Port Stephens schools focus on bird migration Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 4, 2024 LAST week, Bobs Farm Public School was the first cab off the rank in a program to educate students in Port Stephens about the amazing annual migration of birds from the northern hemisphere to the Hunter wetlands. Members of the Ports Stephens Sister Cities Committee, the Hunter Bird Observers Club and
Raymond Terrace Lions fundraise for childhood cancer research Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 4, 2024 THE Lions Club of Raymond Terrace hold an annual Biggest High Tea event to raise funds for the Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (LCCRF). This year, a ‘Quilt for a Cure’ is also being raffled, with profits going to the LCCRF. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
Where and how to vote early in the Port Stephens Council election Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 4, 2024 PRE-POLL voting in the Port Stephens Council election opens on Saturday, 7 September. There are only two places residents can cast an early vote. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au One is the Raymond
Port Stephens paddler aims to raise $20k for cancer support Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 4, 2024 IN support of a close friend recently diagnosed with brain cancer, Nelson Bay local David Wright has decided to take on the Massive Murray Paddle - a five day, 415 kilometre (km) paddling adventure race down the Murray River. Described by Dave as the “hardest physical thing” he’s ever attempted,
Fingal Beach Surf Life Saving Club celebrate 60th anniversary Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 30, 2024 TO mark 60 years of existence, the Fingal Bay Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) held a three-day celebration from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 August. The Club was established on 23 August 1964 when locals recognised the need for a patrolled beach following the increase in population and tourists in Fingal
Remediation work kicks off on Williams River Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 28, 2024 HUNTER Water has commenced remediation efforts to help protect the eroding river banks of the Williams River, spanning from Seaham to Clarence Town. "The Williams River is an important asset to our community, and its preservation is crucial for both local ecosystems and our water supply,” said Hunter Water’s Glen
Positive Behaviour for Learning Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 28, 2024 ANOTHER round of young people have been celebrated as part of the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning Program (PBL) program. Last week’s nominees received their awards at a ceremony at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone
Former police officer championing men’s mental health Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 28, 2024 FORMER police officer Hugh Boyd has found a way to transform trauma and pain into kindness and inspiration through a free men’s initiative called ‘When No One’s Watching, Port Stephens’ (WNOW). A men’s group which focuses on improving mental health through discussion and exercise, WNOW is attempting to challenge toxic masculinity
