OVER the past few weeks, we have made several important submissions to the State Government on planning and marine protection issues. Of these, the most significant was in relation to the draft Hunter Regional Plan 2041. This plan proposes…
THERE are a group of locals that are dedicated to their croquet, playing at the Myall Park Croquet Club on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Myall Park Croquet Club held a General Meeting in February with 21 members attending,…
COFFS surfers have hit the waves for a great cause during the 22nd annual Barney Miller Surf Classic. The wet weather certainly didn’t put a dampener on this year’s event, as conditions improved for Sunday’s finals day of the…
MEMBERS of the Nelson Bay Ladies Probus Club have been getting back into the swing of enjoying social outings. Recently some of the ladies enjoyed a High Tea at Birubi Sands (Over 55s Lifestyle Village). Advertise with News of…
MANY regional areas in NSW are suffering from a General Practitioner (GP) shortage and it is taking locals longer to see a doctor. Parts of Port Stephens are currently classified as a Distribution Priority Area (DPA) region, a status…
MIDCOAST Council has advised plans for the Myall River with the next dredging scheduled for 2025. At the recent MidCoast Council on 23 March 2022, a number of questions with notice were raised by Councillor Peter Howard, including that…
COUNCILLOR Peter Howard has raised questions regarding the Singing Bridge in Hawks Nest in the recent MidCoast Council meeting on 23 March 2022. “There have been concerns raised by residents and community groups in the Hawks Nest and Tea…
PORT Stephens Council is revising the Floodplain Risk Management Policy. Following the recent flooding and the decision by the Government to declare Port Stephens as an area affected by Severe Weather and Flooding, this policy review comes at a…
MIDCOAST Council has acknowledged the devastating impacts of the flooding in New South Wales. Moved in a Mayoral Minute by Mayor Claire Pontin, an update regarding the New South Wales natural disaster was provided. Advertise with News of The…
MYALL Coast residents are invited to join a MidCoast Libraries online event to meet award-winning Australian authors and share, discuss and review recommended books. On Tuesday 5 April 7pm, About a Book will be hosted by Kaneana May, author…