Port Stephens News Of The Area 11 July 2024
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Myall Coast News Of The Area 11 July 2024
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, A FRIEND recently asked me to vote for her son’s artwork to help him win a competition. When I looked at the entries, I actually thought another artwork was far superior, so I voted for it instead. Should…
Port Stephens tourism itinerary created for blind and low-vision travellers
SENSORY Tourism Australia has worked with local tour businesses across Port Stephens to develop an engaging local tourism itinerary for blind and low-vision travellers. Destination Port Stephens says the itinerary “generates excitement, creates repeat visitation, and improves confidence in local…
Labor launch Port Stephens council election campaign
LABOR has officially announced its candidates for the upcoming council elections, with a campaign launch held on Saturday 29 June. As previously reported in News Of The Area, the Labor group is being led by current Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson,…
Lemon Tree couple help raise over $2000 for Angel Flight Australia
WHEN Lemon Tree Passage resident Sean Brennan and wife Robyn took caravan trips around the country they were shocked by the plight of families dealing with illness and requiring transport in remote regional areas. Both became aware of the charitable…
Tomaree triathletes go Point2Pub
ON Saturday 28 June, more than 70 intrepid swimmers braved the cool waters of Soldiers Point for the third annual Bannisters Point2Pub swim classic, hosted by the Tomaree Triathlon Club. The picturesque Port Stephens environment provided the perfect backdrop for…
Probus ranks swell as Marine Rescue speaker visits
MARINE Rescue volunteer Laurie Nolan addressed the Hawks Nest District Probus Group on Friday 6 July, impressing them with details of the emergency service group’s activities. A full room of 79 members, eleven visitors and ten inductees heard of the…
MidCoast Council adopts Koala Conservation Strategy
THE LGA’s Koala Conservation Strategy was adopted by Councillors at the June 26 meeting of MidCoast Council. The strategy was placed on public exhibition from 25 March to 6 May 2024, with Council receiving 38 submissions, totalling 169 comments from…
Port Stephens suburbs listed as affordable luxury ‘hidden gems’
SUBURBS across Port Stephens and the Myall Coast have been highlighted in a new report as ‘affordable luxury alternatives’ to Sydney’s pricey housing market. The ‘Hidden Gems’ report, released last month, was compiled by Property Credit and lists Anna Bay,…