Left Handers Day highlights everyday challenges MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2016 FROM a simple hand-shake to doing up a buckle and using a pair of scissors, there is no denying everyday tasks can be challenging for left-handed people. International Left Handers Day is celebrated on Saturday 13 August and aims to raise an awareness of the challenges left-handed people face in the
Education Week 2016 celebrated in Myall Coast Schools MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 EDUCATION Week was celebrated last week in Myall Coast Schools with a mass of activities showcasing the variety of opportunities available to local students. The packed programs around the region included a range of sporting, cultural and academic highlights reflecting the achievements of students and the efforts of many dedicated staff. These
Paralympic Gold Medallist Heath Francis FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 WITH the world’s attention focused on the Olympics in Rio, Heath Francis personally knows the years of dedicated training behind every medal winning performance. The three-time Paralympian grew up in Booral and represented Australia at the Sydney, Beijing and Athens games winning a total of six gold, four silver and three
TUESDAY 9 August Census 2016 across the country FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 8, 2016August 8, 2016 TUESDAY 9 August was Census night with 24 million people in 10 million households across the country taking part. Census forms and login codes were delivered to households in the Myall Coast Region by Field Officers in the lead-up to Census night. Households who have not completed their Census forms, either online
Is your local council having an election on 10 September? MidCoast LGA (overall news) Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 4, 2016 NSW Local Council Elections will take place on Saturday, 10 September 2016. However, due the council amalgamation process only 81 NSW councils are having elections. All remaining councils, including those that have been amalgamated, have had their elections deferred until 2017. This situation has the potential to cause confusion among some electors, particularly
National Missing Persons Week, Stay connected with loved ones MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 3, 2016 COMMUNITY members are encouraged to stay connected with loved ones as part of this year’s National Missing Persons Week which runs from 31 July – 6 August. This year’s theme “Stay Connected,” reminds us that for every missing person, a dozen more people are affected in some way. Bulahdelah resident Sandra McBride
Education Week celebrated in Myall Coast Schools FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 3, 2016 EDUCATION Week is underway, with Myall Coast Schools showcasing the achievements, innovation and excellence occurring in classrooms throughout the region. Open Day’s, performances and special assemblies are some of the many highlights during the week-long celebration of public education. This year’s theme, ‘Shared stories, better learning, stronger communities,’ acknowledges the important role
Decision on relocating Mungo Brush Road to be made MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) is expected to make a decision on the relocation of Mungo Brush Road in Myall Lakes National Park within the coming weeks. The Review of Environmental Factors (REF) sought public comment on the proposal to retain ongoing road access by relocating a section of Mungo
Pokémon craze hits Myalls Coast, Police warn don’t Poke and Drive FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 POKE-MANIA has hit the Myall Coast with local residents exploring the region’s streets, parks and other sites to capture the little critters with their mobile phones. Large groups of Pokémon hunters are regularly seen congregating in known PokeStops including Myall Quays Shopping Centre, Bulahdelah Cemetery and Mountain Park. Pokémon Go was launched
Medowie launches first program in Australia for DV survivors FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 27, 2016 IN Australia, on average, a woman is killed every week as a result of domestic violence. One in four children are exposed to domestic violence, a recognised form of child abuse. Domestic and family violence is the principle cause of homelessness for women and their children. In 2014, 20% of Men experienced domestic