New ponds connect frogs on Ash Island Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 31, 2024 ENDANGERED green and golden bell frogs in the north of Ash Island will soon be able to mix more easily with their larger group of froggy friends down in the island’s south. Volunteers, government, and industry partners are creating a series of new ponds so the two parts of the
CommBank and airport partner on sustainability goals Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 17, 2024October 25, 2024 NEWCASTLE Airport has partnered with CommBank to fund a raft of sustainability programs via a $235 million Green Sustainability-Linked Loan (GSLL). The GSLL converts existing loan funding to one linked to specific sustainability actions and outcomes. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Raymond Terrace veterans sought for inclusion on war memorial Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 17, 2024 ON 11 November 1925, the memorial cenotaph in Anzac Park, Raymond Terrace was unveiled to reveal the names of those from the town and surrounding district who served in World War I and the Boer War of 1899-1902. The cenotaph had been erected using donations from returned soldiers and
Tomaree nurses join Sydney rally Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2024 TOMAREE nurses joined groups from across the Hunter and the rest of NSW at a rally in Sydney last week, as part of a 24-hour strike. The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) held the protest after rejecting an offer of a three percent pay rise. Advertise with News of The Area
Port Stephens Koala Hospital opens new wing Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 FEDERAL Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek declared extensions to Port Stephens Koala Hospital (PSKH) officially open on Saturday 21 September. The official opening was held at the facility on Gan Gan Road near One Mile Beach, with a plethora of VIP guests in attendance. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
Vietnam veteran receives Quilt of Valour Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 18, 2024 A ‘QUILT of Valour’ has been bestowed upon Keith Bailey for his service in the Vietnam war. The presentation of the quilt was made at the Medowie RSL sub-Branch on Saturday 7 September by Andre and Susanne Stegeman from Quilts of Valour Australia (QOVA). Advertise with News of The Area
Red meat, nuclear power off the climate response menu Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 11, 2024 AUSTRALIANS have been urged to avoid red meat and nuclear power, develop new industrial processes and revegetate the land to slash greenhouse gas emissions. The national Climate Change Authority on Thursday released its review of how the nation is tracking towards net zero under existing policies. Advertise with News of The Area
Warning for national housing target after approval data Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 4, 2024 STRONGER-THAN-EXPECTED figures for building approvals have not dispelled concerns national housing targets might not be able to be reached. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed a 10.4 per cent increase in the number of dwelling approvals during July; a sharp turn-around from a 6.4 per cent drop in June. Advertise
Full list of Port Stephens Council candidates in September poll Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 THIRTY-SEVEN candidates are hoping to secure a position on Port Stephens Council when voters go to the polls on Saturday, 14 September. Three councillors will be elected in each of the three wards - Central, East and West. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Shoal Bay’s ‘Missing Link’ walkway under reconstruction Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 20, 2024 ALTHOUGH Mike Shaw says he is “by no means unique” in his capacity as a 32-year veteran in community volunteering, he has contributed significantly to land conservation in Shoal Bay. Of particular interest to Mike is the preservation of Shoal Bay Beach through a Landcare Australia program he coordinates. Advertise with News