Stinker’s Fishin’: Jacks – a real challenge Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 19, 2024 A COUPLE of weeks back I mentioned that I had spent time on the Tweed River where I had been ambushed by thumping great mangrove jack. Fish to 5kg which I couldn’t land. Always ready for a challenge, master fisher Wayne Coles and son Matt headed north from Lemon Tree
Meryl Swanson releases ‘Cost of Living Kit’ Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 19, 2024 NOTING the hardship that many families and individuals in her electorate are experiencing in the current economic climate, the Member for Paterson, Meryl Swanson, has sought to help them find ways of easing the pressure on their finances by providing a ‘Cost of Living Help Kit’. “I created the Cost
Coal company fined after Hunter River pollution incident Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 19, 2024 COAL handling facility Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) has been fined $15,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) over an alleged pollution incident during ship loading activities in Newcastle Harbour. The EPA’s investigation found that PWCS breached a condition of its Environment Protection Licence when approximately ten kilograms of coal
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Specialist knowledge with Bluewater Stainless Advertising Feature Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 19, 2024 BLUEWATER Stainless has been servicing the residential and commercial building and manufacturing sectors for over ten years. Whilst specialising in balustrading, pool fencing and shower screens, the company has the capability to fabricate stainless steel, aluminium, steel, brass and copper as well as install your architectural glass needs. Director Ben
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
Trevor Weekes shares vibrant art display in Nelson Bay Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2024 NELSON Bay’s Artisan Collective is hosting a vibrant and exciting collection by local artist Trevor Weekes. For the entire month of March, Trevor’s artwork and books will be on display at the Nelson Bay Marina gallery. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone
Fire and Rescue save Soldiers Point home Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2024 EMERGENCY services responded to a house fire in Soldiers Point on Monday 4 March. Matthew Sigmund of NSW Fire and Rescue confirmed that the incident, which resulted in access to the Bagnall Avenue being blocked by police services for several hours, saw approximately 30 firefighters dispatched. Advertise with News of The Area
BAE Systems offering scholarships for regional women Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2024 BAE Systems Australia will offer academic scholarships to women from regional Australia who aspire to study engineering ahead of a career in defence industry. Inspired by the achievements of two trailblazing women and aligned to this year’s UN International Women’s Day theme ;Count Her In: Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’, the
Stinker’s Fishin’: Snapper wonderland Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2024 IF you need any convincing that the waters off Port Stephens cannot be beaten when it comes to snapper fishing, then look no further. I’m forever rattling on about the sensational snapper opportunities off Fingal and Broughton. Rarely do I look south to the best kept secrets of Boat Harbour and
Local historian officially launches fifth and final book Myall Coast Photo Gallery Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2024 POWERHOUSE historian Janis Winn’s fifth and latest book was officially launched before 140 people at the Tea Gardens Baptist Church on Saturday, 9 March. In ‘The Chronicles of Carrington, Tahlee and the Legacy of the Australian Agricultural Company 200 Years’, what Janis says is her final book, she has extensively