East of the Outer Light.
WITHOUT doubt January is the craziest month of the year in Port Stephens. We are a tourist town and we survive on tourism so for all the local business houses this is the time to pay the rent. For we fishers problems do arise including access to boat ramps and cleaning tables. There is an […]
THE MidCoast region has recorded strong property growth since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with dwelling values rising by 58.3 percent over the past six years. According to new property data from Cotality, the area’s post-COVID growth has outperformed Greater Sydney (38.9 percent) in dwelling values since December 2019. House values in the MidCoast […]
Karen (Myall U3A) with Teresa (Estia TG staff) and Pat (Estia TG volunteer). Photo: Ros Jones. Karen and Ros from Myall U3A with Estia volunteer Pat. Photo: Ros Jones. One of the cards being lovingly created. Photo: MU3A. MEMBERS of the Myall University of the Third Age (U3A) have finished the year with a bang, […]
Darrall sits with the pentagonal ‘wicking bed’ memorial he constructed for his late partner, Philippa, in the North Arm Cove garden. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Darrall sits with the pentagonal ‘wicking bed’ memorial he constructed for his late partner, Philippa, in the North Arm Cove garden. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. A plaque highlights Philippa’s impact on the community garden. NORTH Arm Cove residents and visitors can pay their respects to Philippa Coltart, a strong local advocate for the environment, at a […]
The rain radar and weather map were at the top of the Bureau’s list of fixes. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
THE Bureau of Meteorology has implemented the first round of changes to its heavily-criticised $96.5m website. Since launching, the site has attracted 400,000 “items of feedback”. As a result, the rain radar and weather map have been improved and there is more information about daily temperature highs and lows on state, territory and district pages. […]
Dolphin friendships can last decades - they surf waves together, rest side-by-side and build deep, stable alliances that look remarkably like human relationships. Photos: Dr Simon Allen, Shark Bay Dolphin Research.
Dolphin friendships can last decades – they surf waves together, rest side-by-side and build deep, stable alliances that look remarkably like human relationships. Photos: Dr Simon Allen, Shark Bay Dolphin Research. Dolphin friendships can last decades – they surf waves together, rest side-by-side and build deep, stable alliances that look remarkably like human relationships. Photos: […]
UNIVERSITY of South Australia scientists say they have developed a powerful new way to uncover the genetic interactions that fuel cancer progression, paving the way for earlier and more precise treatments. The AI-driven method, published recently in the Royal Society Open Science journal, reveals that tumour progression is driven by cooperating groups of genes, rather […]
River Realty agent Tom Woods.
Hawks Nest First National principal John Rumble. River Realty agent Tom Woods. THE Myall Coast has ridden the wave of regional property growth since the start of COVID-19 pandemic, with agents reporting strong gains across Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens and North Arm Cove, as well as quieter pockets of Port Stephens. Cotality’s latest property data […]
Stroud Customer Service Point and Library.
MIDCOAST Council will trial reduced hours of operation at the Stroud Customer Service Point and Library. From 5 January, the service will open from Tuesday to Thursday 9am – 12pm each week for a three-month period. According to Council, the aim of the trial is to align opening hours with service usage by the community. […]
A RECENT accident has raised questions about the reliability of the NSW Live Traffic app. According to information on the App, “Live Traffic NSW provides real-time information about incidents and changes in traffic conditions that affect your journey. “Our aim is to help customers make the best possible travel decisions that will, in turn, contribute […]
