Major April storms hit Myall Coast and Port Stephens Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 10, 2024 UNRELENTING rain pounded the Myall Coast and Port Stephens, as a major convergence of east coast weather systems brought the April rains hard and heavily over 3-5 April. For three days, longer elsewhere, strong southerlies clashed with ardent nor’easters, the battle in the skies unleashing sustained and torrential rain below,
Healthy interest in industrial hemp processing in the Bellingen Shire Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 A MEETING was held recently in Bellingen to gauge interest in the local growing and processing of industrial hemp. The event was hosted by Marg Hope of Bellingen Riverside Cottages and her builder husband John, from Beyond Hope Construction. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Tough Penalties for Reckless Fire Starters Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 3, 2024 RECENT bushfires have prompted a reminder from the Rural Fire Service (RFS) of the tough penalties faced by negligent fire starters. While the RFS and its local constituents are quite vigilant about illegal fires, the recent Pindimar fires prove that serious events can erupt from negligent behaviour. Advertise with News
This emergency app could save your life Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 27, 2024 PRECISELY locating oneself can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency. The Emergency Plus app (stylised as ‘Emergency+’) is a free smartphone app developed by Australia’s emergency services and their Government and industry partners, which uses the GPS functionality already built into smartphones. Advertise with News of
Hunter collector on the hunt for antique pub signs Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 27, 2024 IF you are under 60 years of age, you may have never seen the iconic glass signs that adorned NSW hotels from the late 1920s until around 1980. The glass signs once help pride of place on almost every pub, right throughout the state. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Stardust Circus swings into Raymond Terrace Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 20, 2024 A JAM-packed touring circus show comes to Raymond Terrace this month, featuring a diverse array of acts designed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Stardust Circus, the biggest circus in Australia, is designed for all ages, ensuring a magical experience for the whole family. Advertise with News of The
Ferries hit sand as Myall River awaits dredge Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 20, 2024 DREDGING of the Myall River estuary is yet to take place, despite recent pledges from Government representatives, and ferry services now regularly hitting the sandy bottom. Frustrated by the apparent bureaucratic lethargy, Myall River Action Group’s (MRAG) Gordon Grainger has urged MidCoast Council, State MP Kate Washington and the Maritime
Two people hit by car doing burnouts at North Arm Cove turnoff Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 20, 2024 TWO bystanders were hit by a car doing burnouts at the North Arm Cove turnoff of the Pacific Highway at 11:40pm on Friday 15 March, proving the already-clear dangers residents have complained about for months. “Emergency services were called to Somerset Drive, North Arm Cove, following reports two
Health North Coast release ageing strategy Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 16, 2024 LIVING well for longer, rather than achieving a grand old age, is key to the Healthy Ageing Strategy developed by Healthy North Coast. The Strategy was launched at The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living in Coffs Harbour on Monday 4 March. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Biosecurity award winner says new biosecurity levy fails pub test Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2024 THE Federal Government’s proposed $50 million Biosecurity Protection Levy fails the ‘pub test’, says Trevor Ranford, an Australian Biosecurity Award winner in 2022. Mr Ranford, a leading horticulture industry advocate with more than 46 years experience, said despite widespread criticisms from the industry and independent experts, the Government was “blindly proceeding