THE Legislative Assembly of the NSW Parliament has taken a significant step in passing a Bill which requires consent to be actively sought and obtained before engaging in any sexual activity. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington addressed the…
THE release of an explosive ABC Four Corners report last week, highlighting the potential development of beachside land in Hawks Nest, has sent shockwaves through the Myall Coast. The program alleged links between the development of the site and…
AFTER nine people tragically lost their lives on NSW roads last week, NSW Police Force are reminding motorists travelling across the state this weekend to slow down, be patient and drive to the conditions. Motorists experienced delays and increased…
THE MidCoast community is being encouraged to consider a range of proposed changes to the way the region’s waterways, rural and environmental lands are managed, with feedback invited on the draft Rural Strategy until 28 January 2022. The draft…
RSL NSW President Ray James has encouraged people to Remember to Remember and pause to reflect with a minute’s silence at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. Members of communities across the State are…
A PLACE plan for Karuah, designed to improve liveability, increase well being and deliver economic growth in the area, was endorsed for exhibition at last week’s Port Stephens Council meeting. The Karuah Place Plan will provide the framework for…
COUNCILS could have more say in protecting NSW’s invaluable heritage and history under recommended changes to the State’s Heritage Act. Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President Linda Scott said a Parliamentary report released following a review of the almost 50-year…
IN an act that has caused distress among locals the cenotaph at Stroud has been vandalised. Just days before Remembrance Day Services will be held around the world, members of the close knit community are outraged and disappointed to…
THE Myall U3A was recently enthralled by a fascinating presentation from Patricia Henderson, who has a Master of Arts, Ancient History, about the Roman system of government in its glory days. Patricia’s research is meticulous and she certainly brings…
AN outstanding response from satisfied MidCoast customers has seen 100 local businesses celebrated as part of the Thank You Hamper campaign held by MidCoast Council and local business chambers. Off the back of devastating bushfires and floods, local businesses…