Myall Coast News Of The Area 25 April 2024
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Legal Hypothetical: Investigating the mysteries of Probate
NAVIGATING the realm of probate can often seem daunting, leaving many grappling with its complexities. Fundamentally, probate is the legal validation of a deceased individual’s will, cataloguing of the assets of the estate, identifying outstanding debts and taxes, and recording…
Stinker’s History: The tale of Jimmy Chalkley – Part 2
THIS story is part two of an ongoing series on Port Stephens fishing identity Jimmy Chalkley. JIMMY was sixteen-years-old when he became a licensed professional fisherman in 1960 but, as previously explained, he had been catching and learning about fish…
Mobile speed camera sites to double in NSW
THE NSW Government is doubling the amount of roadside enforcement sites used for mobile speed cameras. Cameras will be able to be deployed in 2,700 new sites across the state. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
Port Stephens’ natural environment celebrated at Arts Centre
THE biodiversity of the Port Stephens region is being celebrated through local artists interpretations of a ‘Flora and Fauna’ theme at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC). The exhibition invites viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of Port…
Stinker’s Fishin’: A win for turtles
A COUPLE of weeks back I was astounded to read in the local press that ’41 dead turtles… with crushed shells’ had been reported since October 2023. Having a great interest in turtle welfare I set out to clarify the…
Senator Perin Davey discusses life in politics
SENATOR Perin Davey, on a tour through the Lyne electorate, dropped in for a short chat on Myall Coast Radio at the studio in Bulahdelah. Senator Davey is a NSW Senator and the deputy leader of the National Party at…
Myall Park Complex one step closer to completion
THE OLD canteen on Myall Park was finally carted away on Tuesday, 15 April, early in the dewy morning. After many months waiting, the old canteen was hoisted and swept away on the back of a tilt-tray truck, by Aaron…
Last chance for heritage building funding
DON’T miss the opportunity to apply for funding for heritage building restoration. Grants for heritage buildings are jointly funded by MidCoast Council and the NSW Government. They typically offer up to $2,000, and in exceptional cases grants of up to…
Karuah’s town logo project has clear frontrunner
THE KARUAH Progress Association (KPA) has received 27 design concept submissions for a new town logo, more than 100 community comments, and discovered a clear town favourite. Local Year 4 student Leiana Manton’s logo (no.11) received 734 votes as the…