Ferries hit sand as Myall River awaits dredge Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 20, 2024 DREDGING of the Myall River estuary is yet to take place, despite recent pledges from Government representatives, and ferry services now regularly hitting the sandy bottom. Frustrated by the apparent bureaucratic lethargy, Myall River Action Group’s (MRAG) Gordon Grainger has urged MidCoast Council, State MP Kate Washington and the Maritime
Two people hit by car doing burnouts at North Arm Cove turnoff Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 20, 2024 TWO bystanders were hit by a car doing burnouts at the North Arm Cove turnoff of the Pacific Highway at 11:40pm on Friday 15 March, proving the already-clear dangers residents have complained about for months. “Emergency services were called to Somerset Drive, North Arm Cove, following reports two
Health North Coast release ageing strategy Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 16, 2024 LIVING well for longer, rather than achieving a grand old age, is key to the Healthy Ageing Strategy developed by Healthy North Coast. The Strategy was launched at The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living in Coffs Harbour on Monday 4 March. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Biosecurity award winner says new biosecurity levy fails pub test Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2024 THE Federal Government’s proposed $50 million Biosecurity Protection Levy fails the ‘pub test’, says Trevor Ranford, an Australian Biosecurity Award winner in 2022. Mr Ranford, a leading horticulture industry advocate with more than 46 years experience, said despite widespread criticisms from the industry and independent experts, the Government was “blindly proceeding
Be on the lookout for unusual signs in livestock Coffs Coast Highlight Section Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2024 THE North Coast Local Land Services District Veterinarian team have provided advice to livestock producers to monitor their stock for unusual signs or disease. “We encourage livestock producers to keep an eye out for signs such as a higher than usual rate of deaths or illnesses, animals that appear sick and
Award-winning film sheds light on Palestinian history Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2024 AN award-winning film highlighting the history of conflict in Palestine will be screened in Coffs Harbour and Bellingen next week. The powerful documentary, filmed recently in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Israel by Australian film makers John Reynolds and Jill Hickson, ‘depicts Palestinian life under military occupation’ and sets
Conservationists to march for local forests Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2024 ON SUNDAY March 24 conservationists across the country will show their support for native forests as part of the Bob Brown Foundation’s March for Forests. Bellingen forest supporters will gather from 9.30am until 1pm at Bellingen Park to listen to a range of speakers from local forest groups, before marching into
Hunter region airport strategy released Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 THE Hunter Joint Organisation (HJO) and the Newcastle Airport have released the Hunter Airports Strategy, aimed at improving regional connectivity and economic prosperity. The HJO represents the ten councils of the Hunter region, including Port Stephens Council and MidCoast Council. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
International Women’s Day celebrated at Murrook Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 13, 2024 IN the spirit of fostering gender equality and celebrating the achievements of women around the globe, local MPs Meryl Swanson and Kate Washington hosted an International Women's Day (IWD) event on March 7 at the Murrook Culture Centre. The theme for this year’s IWD event was ‘Count Her In: Accelerating
Firies called to action as Pindimar suffers avoidable bushfire Highlight Section Myall Coast Photo Gallery Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 12, 2024 SMOKE choked the skies of Pindimar as a large bushfire persisted for almost a week, first reported at 4:21 am on Wednesday 6 March, near Nardoo St, North Pindimar. While its origins are not yet officially determined, eye-witness accounts noted the blaze grew from an illegally lit ‘heap fire’ upon