Medowie keeps their dogs safe in a leash free dog park. Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 3, 2016August 3, 2016 WITH more reports on social media of dogs who have escaped their yards and taken themselves on adventures happening each week, News Of The Area thought it was time to put a spotlight on a seemingly not well known public facility. The Medowie Dog park, a Port Stephens Council facility, situated
Eric Holliday recognised for long service Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 Lifetime Port Stephens resident and community stalwart Eric Holliday has been named as a Freeman of Port Stephens. The Shoal Bay nonagenarian was presented the highest honour that Port Stephens Council can bestow at tonight's Council meeting, in recognition of decades of service to the community largely through his work as
Forster Library HSC – Students do night study FEATURED Forster, Tuncurry by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 27, 2016 STUDYING for your HSC is daunting to say the least, but MidCoast Council hopes it can help alleviate some of the stress at its Forster Library "HSC study nights" series. The Library will open its doors to HSC students only on Wednesday 20 July, 27 July and 3 August from 5pm
MidCoast Council hosts community information session FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 MIDCOAST Council’s first series of community meetings came to an end last week with the final session held in Bulahdelah. There was a strong turnout from the local community with Administrator John Turner, Interim General Manager Glenn Handford and eight council representatives present. Mr Handford told the local crowd the “triple merger
Murrook Cultural Centre fun day – a success! Regional News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 13, 2016 Dear News Of The Area, I WISH to convey my congratulations to the Worimi Land Council and all the wonderful staff and helpers who made Friday at the Murrook Cultural Centre such a success. My grandkids had a ball, went home happy, with full bellies and show bags. What amazes me is the unity and
Stephen Bromhead talks Budget, Council amalgamation and funding MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 12, 2016 THE NSW budget, Council amalgamation and funding applications were discussed with Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromheadduring his recent Electorate meeting in Bulahdelah. It could have been the case that the community didn’t know Bromhead was coming to the area, however the National Party MP told the small but interested group
Port Stephens receives NSW Government grant FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 12, 2016 PORT Stephens Council will receive a $33,000 NSW Government grant to target litter in the Port Stephens LGA. Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald MLC announced last week that Port Stephens Council would receive a share of more than $1.2 million in grant funding for NSW litter initiatives under the
Mayor MacKenzie funds for Karuah Men’s Shed FEATURED Karuah, North Arm Cove by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 12, 2016 KARUAHMen’s Shed is set to benefit from an $8,000 funding boost made available through a grant from Port Stephens Council. The funding program delivered a total of $19,000 to community organisations in the Port Stephens Local Government Area for projects that will deliver vital services to the community. The Men’s Shed is
Coolongolook Grants for community projects – successfull! Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 8, 2016July 8, 2016 MIDCOAST Council has provided $32,000 in grants for community projects under the Community Grants program of the former Great Lakes Council. The grants were distributed to 25 community groups for a range of projects. Community Development Coordinator LyndieHepple said, "Council received 41 high-quality applications making assessment a difficult task for the
Grant won by Uniting Early Learning Medowie Childcare Centre Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 8, 2016July 8, 2016 THIS week is NAIDOC week, which is the annual event that celebrates Indigenous culture, history, and recognises the contributions to the community of Australia’s firs nations’ peoples. To coincide with the week, the winner of the Port Stephens Council’s Aboriginal Projects Fund Grant scheme has been announced. Uniting Early Learning Medowie childcare