DOMESTIC energy storage has taken a step up in the right direction thanks to the development of a groundbreaking hydrogen battery which is capable of powering an average Australian home for two days. Ampcontrol is a privately owned Company…
ANZAC Day will be commemorated in many different ways in 2021. For some the Light Up The Dawn will be their way of showing respect for those who have served and continue to serve. For others attending a local…
WORK has commenced on the replacement of Stroud’s skatepark, which will provide a brand new facility within Stroud’s sporting hub for skateboarders by May. A new or rejuvenated skate park has been on the Stroud community’s wish list for…
WHEN North Arm Cove local Gary Sylvaney was diagnosed with cancer recently, stress and uncertainty about the future began to set in. “When I was recently diagnosed with a form of cancer somewhat common for males, information at first…
THE NSW Seniors Festival has kicked off and the MidCoast has a jam packed events program in April to help celebrate the amazing contribution of older people to our communities. “MidCoast Libraries will roll out a series of workshops…
DENIS Clifford, Assistant commissioner, New South Wales Police Force spokesperson for vulnerable communities is urging seniors to stay safe and protect themselves as crimes against seniors is at a high. “To be safe from crime and violence is a…
IN a new study by the University of New England, it has been revealed that 80 per cent of New South Wales farmers have reported being targeted by criminals. It has been reported that between 2015 and 2020 over…
THE upgrade to the Tea Gardens Slipway commenced in early March, an initiative by the Tea Gardens Slipway Association to improve the facility’s environmental compliance. This is to ensure that the slipway can comply with all environmental legislation concerning…
MIDCOAST Council has begun working on preliminary plans for a major upgrade to the Hawks Nest Sewage Treatment Plant, appointing a consultant to complete a concept design for the project in March. The concept design will establish the civil,…
WHAT a fantastic Easter break – perfect weather provided an opportunity to attend the fun activities held throughout our townships. A continuous flow of generous people supported the Pearls of Port Stephens Book Sale and raffle at Hawks Nest.…