Funding for Port Stephens Heritage granted MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 10, 2017 PARLIAMENTARY Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald, visited Port Stephens this week to announce that Port Stephens Council will receive $24,000 under the NSW Government’s Heritage Grants Program to fund the services of local heritage advisors and community grants.
Two brand options for MidCoast Council, residents encouraged to have their say FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 5, 2017April 5, 2017 TWO brand options have been developed to represent MidCoast Council as part of the ongoing process to define, ‘What is MidCoast?’ Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Council are now asking for feedback on the options, and expect the preferred design to be ready for rollout at the end of April. “We’d really like
MidCoast Council Community Update Session held at Bulahdelah Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 22, 2017 MIDCOAST Council met with residents in Bulahdelah last week as part of their series of community update sessions aimed at keeping everyone informed of progress since the merger. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Speaking at the meeting, Director Steve Embry said the MidCoast organisation includes 700 staff, $3.5billion of assets and an
Coast to the Barringtons could be grand for council merge FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 20, 2017 AFTER the long, drawn out fiasco that was the to and fro indecision of whether Port Stephens and Newcastle Councils would be forced to merge by the State Government, it is little wonder that many Port Stephens locals are feeling less than enthusiastic about the voluntary merger with Dungog that
MidCoast Council meets to discuss future of Bulahdelah Library Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2017 IN a bid to keep the Bulahdelah library service operating, representatives from the Chamber of Commerce were invited to meet with MidCoast Council Administrator John Turner and Interim General Manager Glenn Handford last week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE A proposal from the Chamber to move the library to the Rural Transaction
Medowie family man to stand for Mayor in Council elections. FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2017 THE next Mayoral candidate in our News Of The Area local election coverage is Medowie family man Desmond Maslen. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Des’s family has been a part of the Port Stephens area for a long time, with his father growing up at Bobs Farm, and his Mother’s side of
Council may close Bulahdelah Library Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 8, 2017 THE fate of Bulahdelah Library will soon be known, with a decision about its future expected to be made by Council next week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE A spokesperson for MidCoast Council said a report was currently being prepared for consideration at Council’s Extraordinary Meeting to be held on 14 March. Community
Mayoral Academic Scholarships for Port Stephens FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 3, 2017 PORT Stephens Council Mayor Bruce Mackenzie joined with representatives of eleven local businesses to present a total of $28,000 to support local students at a special ceremony Thursday night. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Fourteen deserving recipients each received $2,000 under the 2017 Mayoral Academic Scholarships program, helping students in their first year
MidCoast Community Meetings Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 2, 2017 MIDCOAST Council is holding its first round of community meetings for 2017. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE It’s an opportunity for residents to voice their concerns and ask questions of Interim General Manager, Glenn Handford and Directors Lisa Schiff, Steve Embry, Paul De Szell and Ron Hartley. "We value the chance to get
Tilligerry set to advance after Council Amalgamation is not proceeding FEATURED Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 WITH the uncertainty of council amalgamation no longer an issue, it's full steam ahead for Tilligerry according to Councillor Steve Tucker. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “By not consulting those affected, the state government was taught a very bitter lesson when they lost the by-election in Orange. I don't think they will
