Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day 26 August FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 25, 2016 THIS year’s Daffodil Day theme is ‘For Someone I Know,’ and encourages everyone to show their support for friends and family affected by cancer. Sixteen-year old Kaitlyn Smart is supporting the Cancer Council’s fundraising campaign in recognition of her mother. Kaitlyn said she is very grateful to have her mum in her
Port Stephens Council ramp up works on Medowie streets Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 24, 2016 WORKS by Council, commencing on Tuesday 23 August will see new ramps constructed around Brushbox Avenue, Blackbutt Crescent, Silverwattle Drive, Kindlebark Drive and Grey Gum Street. Valued at over $140,000, the installation project also includes the construction of a pedestrian refuge at Kindlebark Drive. Port Stephens Council's Civil Projects Engineer, Rick Mackenzie
Hawks Nest /Tea Gardens Progress Association correct Council statement Opinion by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 Dear News Of The Area, AS President of the Hawks Nest /Tea Gardens Progress Association, I feel compelled to write to correct a statement in last weeks edition (11 August 2016) of the News of the Area (Myall Coast). Under the heading 'Projects and roadworks' on page 8, and in particular the
Paint your mark on Raymond Terrace as part of Council’s community mural FEATURED Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae, Tomago by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 Expressions of interest are being sought from artists to be part of the voluntary team to paint the first community mural managed by Port Stephens Council. Project Art Director Debra Liel-Brown has been engaged to oversee the mural to be created in a partnership between Council and the owner of a
Andrew Morris Parks Officer MidCoast Council talks Winda Woppa Opinion by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 18, 2016 Dear News Of The Area, THOUGHT I’d pass on some info to your (Winda Woppa) Residents Association about the recent works on Jimmys Beach. Large 2x1m hay bales have been placed along the edge of the Boulevarde as a trial to reduce sand movement over the road, and retain it on the
Port Stephens Council rejects same sex marriage plebiscite FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 MAYOR of Port Stephens, Bruce MacKenzie will write to every Council in New South Wales to garner support for a free vote in Federal Parliament on same sex marriage, after Council last night voted in favour of a notice of motion rejecting the planned plebiscite on the issue on financial
Dangerous Twine wrapped around mangrove roots at Hawks Nest beach Opinion by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 10, 2016August 10, 2016 Dear News Of The Area, SINCE I last wrote to News Of The Area, further erosion has occurred on The Boulevard. Unearthed are more of the buried hay bale debris. There are stacks of Cats Heads prickles and more hay bale wrapping twine. It is in the water, along the beach and in some
MIDCOAST Council works around the area MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2016 MIDCOAST Council works around the area are as follows. HAWKS NEST - Yamba Street. Council undertook work to improve drainage. Works included constructing a section of piped stormwater to extend the existing line. Work is complete. HAWKS NEST - Kingfisher Avenue. Wheel stops are to be removed along the footpath on Kingfisher
Marine Drive Foreshore Reference Group meeting outcomes Opinion by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 8, 2016 Dear News Of The Area THE long awaited Reference Group meeting was held on Wednesday 3 August, the delays due to the recent Council amalgamation and the resulting overlapping duties of Council officers. The amalgamation has resulted in more autonomy for the Group, which will no longer depend on the availability of
Is your local council having an election on 10 September? MidCoast LGA (overall news) Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 4, 2016 NSW Local Council Elections will take place on Saturday, 10 September 2016. However, due the council amalgamation process only 81 NSW councils are having elections. All remaining councils, including those that have been amalgamated, have had their elections deferred until 2017. This situation has the potential to cause confusion among some electors, particularly