DEAR News Of The Area, I WRITE in response to Kenneth Higgs’ recent letter regarding the suspension of the Port Stephens Council’s Emissions Reduction policy. Mr Higgs is entitled to his opinion, but his version of events deserves scrutiny. To claim that councillors who voted to suspend the policy acted on behalf of “polluting fossil […]
DEAR Jasminda, There has been so much hype around the gotcha moment when Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught in an embrace with his chief people officer at a Coldplay concert. Why is there so much interest? Jerry P. Dear Jerry, Coldplay songs cover the gamut of emotions. It’s one thing to drive a loved […]
PORT Stephens is a community built on respect, kindness, and diversity. It’s what makes us strong, vibrant, and proud to call this place home. But lately, I’ve been concerned about what I’m seeing online, and I know many of you have noticed it too. In recent months, there’s been a rise in negative and, at […]
DEAR News Of The Area, IT WAS very disturbing to read in July’s EcoNetwork newsletter about the controversial Shoal Bay carpark proposal on crown reserve land. I am shocked by the lack of community consultation, transparency and a design that seeks the removal of beautiful, mature, iconic trees that are part of Shoal Bay’s heritage, […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I AM disappointed that a cabal of conservative councillors hijacked a recent Port Stephens Council meeting and suspended our local policy on Emissions Reduction. To make matters worse, it appears that the motion was rammed through without any community consultation, by a narrow margin of five votes to four against. […]
DEAR News Of The Area, DURING a recent meeting with Port Stephens Council, regarding our local dirt roads at Swan Bay, at which 18 residents attended, Council made it abundantly clear they are now only undertaking road repairs based on a quick temporary fix and not repairing them properly. They say it is done this […]
DEAR News Of The Area, PORT Stephens Councillors should be commended for their stand on overhauling drainage issues in Medowie. Could the drainage issues be a result of poor infrastructure planning prior to the mass and rapid urban development of the area? We need improved stormwater drainage and management across Port Stephens, especially in areas […]
DEAR News Of The Area, EVERYONE needs to play their part in reducing emissions, preventing pollution and putting a brake on global warming. We owe it to future generations to take urgent action now. Many scientists are saying it’s already too late. Because of this urgency, I don’t want a Council that is going to […]
DEAR News Of The Area, STATE MP Kate Washington needs to understand that all the talk of funding may make us feel warm and fuzzy, but the problem is the haphazard approach and lack of accountability for how road repairs are being undertaken. Take the intersection of Lemon Tree and Oyster Cove roads. When you […]
