Social Housing sold off amid affordability crisis MidCoast LGA (overall news) Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2017 The NSW opposition has obtained documents under freedom of information laws that reveal the extent of social housing sales in the Hunter. Those documents reveal $19 million dollars’ worth of social housing sales in the past two years in the Hunter, despite the social housing waiting list ballooning out to over
Bruce MacKenzie calls on Nationals to Show True Colours Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2017 Mayor Bruce MacKenzie has today challenged the leader of the NSW Nationals, John Barilaro, to have the courage of his convictions when it comes to regional council mergers. “Mr Barilaro yesterday stated that the Nats would no longer be taken for granted. Well I’m here to tell him that Port Stephens
Baird’s Departure sees Port Stephens Council in Limbo for Longer Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2017 The fate of Port Stephens Council will remain in limbo longer due to Mike Baird's surprise departure from the top job. Member for Port Stephens MP Kate Washington has called on the NSW Government to end the uncertainty of the proposed mergers which were first announced over twelve months ago. Or
RFS Tips to Prepare your Home MidCoast LGA (overall news) Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2017 There are some simple things householders in Port Stephens can do around your home to prepare it for a bushfire. Preparation is a key factor and the NSW Rural Fire Service implores all residents, regardless of where they live, to prepare well beforehand. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “It is essential that residents
Street Talk: Australia Day in Port Stephens FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 26, 2017 “Living overseas for many years, amongst many nationalities, makes you realise how laid back Australians are. We are a unique and wonderful people. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Australia is stunningly beautiful and we are so lucky to live here. Australia Day is a day to celebrate the uniqueness of our
Port Stephens Council Seeks input for Disability Inclusion Plan Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - January 20, 2017 Port Stephens Council is seeking community input in the process of developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). The Disability Inclusion Action Plan will aim to help guide Port Stephens Council to improve access and inclusion for people with a disability. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Council's Strategic Planning Coordinator Jeff Bretag said
Port Stephens Council Seeks input for Disability Inclusion Plan Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - January 19, 2017 Port Stephens Council is seeking community input in the process of developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). The Disability Inclusion Action Plan will aim to help guide Port Stephens Council to improve access and inclusion for people with a disability. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Council's Strategic Planning Coordinator Jeff Bretag said
Plan Your Australia Day in Port Stephens Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - January 18, 2017 With momentum growing for Australia’s day of nationhood celebration to change, the public holiday has become increasingly controversial in recent years. However, the fact remains that it is a gazetted public holiday that in many ways marks the end of the Australian summer, with students going back to school in the
Furever Homes Needed Paw-lease; Cat Rescue, Port Stephens FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - January 18, 2017January 20, 2017 Port Stephens Cat Rescue desperately needs people to adopt cats and kittens. Currently they are over-capacity with 65 kitties in care, down from 80. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This is their busiest time of the year being breeding season and people unfortunately dumping animals post-Christmas. Crystal Brown runs the charity from
Asset Changes Impact Pensioners Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - January 18, 2017 A new year and a new change to the Asset Test for Pensioners. Amidst the controversies of politicians claiming travel entitlements for personal business, and the Centrelink debt debacle, pensioners are being financially impacted by the Federal Government’s decision to change the Asset Test. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Pensions that are affected
