DEMENTIA Action Week 2021 runs from 20-26 September. Tuesday 21 September is World Alzheimer’s Day. Recent research conducted by Dementia Australia has identified that discrimination against people living with dementia is real and so entrenched that even those at…
MIDCOAST Council has been recognised as a Bronze Partner of Sustainability Advantage in acknowledgement of its significant environmental achievements. Sustainability Advantage is a program of the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment that supports organisations who commit to…
ACON has received a share of the NSW Government’s $8 million Suicide Prevention Fund. The LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual) community is one of the most at-risk communities in terms of suicide attempts, with LGBTQIA+ youth…
WHAT’s better than 500 paper aeroplanes? 500 paper art packs, going out to 500 families on the MidCoast for the September school holidays, thanks to a collaboration between the Manning Regional Art Gallery and MidCoast Libraries. Advertise with News…
PORT Stephens Hunter Police in distributing COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) to community groups and organisations across Port Stephens, in conjunction with Port Stephens Council. Port Stephens Council’s Deputy Mayor Paul Le Mottee joined NSW Police Inspectors Chad Giles…
FOUR local roadside rest areas will be upgraded to help combat driver fatigue along the Pacific Highway through the MidCoast and Port Stephens. Federal funding of close to $300,000 under the Driver Reviver Site Upgrade Program will upgrade Driver…
MIDCOAST Council has been recognised in the Statewide Mutual Risk Management Excellence Awards, as winner of the Strategic / Enterprise Risk category. “Council took out the award for its innovative Risk Management Roadmap that provides the commitment and risk…
STAYING safe in the surf has changed over the years. Now swimmers will be protected by two additional layers of protection on Port Stephens Beaches with Drones and listening devices being employed to detect sharks. Advertise with News of…
IT’S time for your weekly update on Crime and Police in the district. PPE Delivery Teaming up with the Port Stephens Council, Port Stephens-Hunter Commander Superintendent Chad Gillies helped to deliver 6000 face masks, 48 bottles of hand sanitiser…
STROUD’S youngest community members are spreading joy and love to the community. It’s no surprise that COVID-19 has affected our communities, however, many fail to consider social distancing, lockdowns and a pandemic’s impact on the youngest members of our…