Four local ladies inspire on International Women’s Day Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 13, 2024 PORT Stephens residents Sally-Anne Marshall, Emma McMillan, Brodie Oxlade and Jacie Whitfield are the recipients of the 2024 International Women’s Day Scholarships. Port Stephens Council Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson thanked the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay, who not only hosted the formal presentation dinner but again sponsored a fourth scholarship this
Alternative suspension program offers hope for vulnerable youth Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 5, 2024 AS youth violence surges and data reveals a troubling correlation between multiple school suspensions and incarcerations, it’s evident that young people facing suspensions represent some of the most marginalised young people in Australia. A pilot program launched by the Y NSW in February 2023 is offering young people with a
Student leaders across Port Stephens honoured at special event Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 1, 2024 SCHOOL captains, prefects and student body representatives were invited to St Philip's Christian College on Friday 23 February to be recognised and encouraged in their roles at the annual School Leaders Morning Tea. This event, sponsored by the office of State MP Kate Washington, has been a mainstay for all the
Anna Bay Tavern’s Pig Races a hit! Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 1, 2024 THE annual Country Hope Pig Races at Anna Bay Tavern was yet again a wonderful success, raising $22,250 for Country Hope, an organisation providing family centred support programs to country children diagnosed with cancer or other life threatening illnesses. “The day was a great success and a special thanks to
Illegally parked vehicles causing frustration across Port Stephens Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 29, 2024 PARKING of trailers, caravans and boats on public streets and in parks has long been a contentious issue in Port Stephens. Many believe that if you can afford a trailer, caravan or boat you should park it on your own property or pay to park it off road. Advertise with News
Raymond Terrace Rotary event supports work of Rural Fire Service Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 29, 2024 WHILE Christmas celebrations feel like a distant memory, the benefits of one community day are still being felt in the community. The Raymond Terrace community came together to celebrate Christmas with festive spirit on 9 December 2023 at Terrace Central Shopping Centre. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
Assistance animal advocate pleads for increased awareness Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 29, 2024 PORT Stephens Council heard an impassioned address at their inaugural meeting of 2024 from an advocate for disability rights - more specifically the rights of access for individuals who engage the service of an assistance animal. Andrew McGowan gained a measure of national attention in 2016 when he walked the distance
$2 million in funding secured for Port Stephens Koala Hospital Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 29, 2024 PORT Stephens Koala Hospital is set to receive $2 million in funds from the NSW Government to increase their capacity for providing veterinary care to injured wildlife. Announcing the funding boost on Wednesday 21 February, Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said koalas are a “much-loved member of our community, and
Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary raises $75,000 in 2023 Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2024 THE dedicated volunteers of the Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary (TCHA) are celebrating a bumper year of fundraising in 2023, with more than $75,000 generated to support the local hospital. The funds raised enabled the TCHA to purchase a range of equipment to support hospital patients and staff. Advertise with News
Last days to have say on Shoal Bay Place Plan Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2024 RESIDENTS wishing to provide feedback on the draft Shoal Bay Place Plan have until Sunday 25 February to have their say. Shoal Bay is the latest of the Port Stephens townships to undergo a ‘Place Plan' process, following Council undertaking the activity in Karuah, Medowie and the West Ward Hinterland