Port Stephens residents invited to participate in road safety research Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 PORT Stephens residents are being invited to participate in a study aimed at improving road safety. The Community Action for Safe Speeds (CASS) study is being led by researchers from The University of NSW and is supported by Port Stephens Council. Mayor Leah Anderson said this is an excellent opportunity for
BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Education and animal conservation at Oakvale Wildlife Park Business Showcase Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 OAKVALE Wildlife Park is a family-owned and operated wildlife park in Port Stephens, proudly celebrating 45 years of providing immersive wildlife experiences and promoting conservation education. Founded by Geoff and Elaine Sansom, the park originally began as a dairy farm, with local schools visiting to learn about farm life and
Top swim coach Michael Abel recognised with Australian Sports Medal Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 SWIMMING flows freely through the veins of respected Medowie sporting figure Michael Abel. For the past two decades, the Scottish native has devoted many hours to guiding the fortunes of his Stroud Seals Swimming Club hopefuls at the Lakeside Aquatic Centre in Raymond Terrace. You’ll find the local learning support teacher and
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport Sport Results by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 POOR weather disrupted the ladies’ events this week. Saturday’s Monthly Medal round has been pushed back until next week due to a lack of numbers, though those 13 ladies who turned up played a Stableford event. Visitors today included Jane Sedgwick from The Australian GC, Gwenny Kalaf from Manly GC,
Stinker’s History: Fishing Pioneers – The Holberts Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 FISHERMAN David Holbert and his family moved to Soldiers Point in 1946. “Bob, Geoff and Ken, Rod, me and Sue - there was a heap of us,” explained Dave’s son, Trevor Holbert. “All fishermen at one time, except Sue - she was the smartest.” Born in 1934, Trevor recalled when he
Town wins over country in Gloucester women’s golf Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport Sport Results by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 THE forecast was for scattered showers for the Gloucester Golf Ladies day last Wednesday, 16 October, not that this threat dampened the spirit of the annual Town and Country event. On the day, there were more Country players turning out than Town players, so, to even up the teams, a
Higgins’ big win in Gloucester Veterans golf Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport Sport Results by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 SALLY Higgins stormed home with a five under handicap par 41 for a good win in the Joe Farrugia sponsored event run by the Gloucetser Veteran Golfers on Tuesday 15 October, a full three points ahead of the field. The event was an Individual Stableford run with a moderate sized
Letter to the Editor: Is pumped hydro the best option? Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 DEAR News Of The Area, THE ending of mining at Stratford and the proposal by Yancoal to invest $1.8billion in a solar farm and pumped hydro is major news for Gloucester. But is it the best option? Climate change is such a massive and urgent problem that I find it
Gloucester men charged with larceny offence Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 TWO men from the Gloucester area have been charged by Police after allegedly stealing items they were meant to be moving for a client. The men, a 48-year-old and a 39-year-old, were contracted to move property on Thursday 10 October from a Forbesdale property to a Gloucester premises in a
Murray Bowden in big win Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport Sport Results by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 22, 2024 RAIN threatened on 19 October at the Gloucester Golf Club, not that this prevented Murray Bowden from turning in an outstanding round well ahead of the modest sized field. The event was an Individual Stableford sponsored by Rawdon Vale who provided trophies for four places in each grade. The top