Port Stephens News Of The Area 28 September 2023
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Myall Coast News Of The Area 28 September 2023
Offshore wind zone and environmental assessment a Federal issue
AS community angst rises, many have been uncertain about which agencies are responsible for offshore wind proposals and where to take their concerns. The Federal Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Bowen, is responsible for the offshore zone that…
Freemasons Open Day at new Lodge Myall in Tea Gardens
AFTER a prolonged absence from the Myall Coast area, the Freemasons are hosting an Open Day at the Tea Gardens Masonic Centre on Saturday, 7 October from 9am-2pm. Freemasonry made its official return to the area with the consecration of…
Red Cross visit Karuah Public School to help kids embrace preparedness
KIDS at Karuah Public School (KPS) are more psychologically prepared for disasters, thanks to the visit from the Red Cross and its Pillowcase Program on Monday, 18 September. The Red Cross’ official goal of ‘Pillowcase’ is “to help children prepare…
Galleries in the Gardens to host ‘Art Mart’ over Labour Day Long Weekend
TRADITION will be honoured this October Long Weekend as the Galleries in the Gardens members host the ‘Art Mart’ at 81 Marine Drive, Tea Gardens, on Sunday 1 October from 10am-3pm. Twenty-two artists and members of the GiG will be…
Weather patterns to the east and west coincide to bake Australia
TWO major weather shifts have been officially declared as of 19 September, each one amplifying the effects of the other as we move into spring and a very hot summer. “An El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)…
Fighting for better health services on the Myall Coast
THE Bulahdelah community has been fighting for improved medical services for many years. The closure of the local hospital, nursing home and restricted access to GPs has made it difficult for the community to access even simple medical procedures. Advertise…
Chris Bowen: Offshore wind farms “not imminent or inevitable”
SPEAKING exclusively to News Of The Area, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said the construction of an offshore wind farm off the Hunter coast is neither “imminent or inevitable”. Last week, Bowen attended a closed-door community meeting…
Construction kicking off at Medowie’s Yulong Oval
TOUCH football, soccer and cricket clubs in Medowie will soon be equipped with a new $2.6 million sports amenities building catering to their current and future needs at Yulong Oval. The new contemporary designed building will replace the existing amenities…