Port Stephens Legacy Concert

by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 23, 2017

PORT Stephens Legacy are holding their 11th annual concert of the Australian Army Band Newcastle at 2pm on Saturday, 2nd September at Tomaree Education Centre, Salamander Bay. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The annual concert is a major fundraiser for Port Stephens Legacy, an organisation dedicated to caring for the families of

Daffodil Day gives hope for a future free from cancer

by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 23, 2017

KYLIE Mather said she was “over the moon” when she found out her daughter’s cancer was in remission. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “When Sophie was diagnosed, the doctors told us she only had a 60 percent chance of beating it,” Kylie said. “There are no words that can really explain just how

Bull n Bush hotel thanks Medowie Rural Fire Service

by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 23, 2017August 23, 2017

FOR many years, the Medowie Rural Fire Brigade have provided Medowie and its surrounding areas with an extremely important service. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The protection of our property and our lives from the threat of fire in its many forms and also invaluable assistance to Police and Ambulance at various

Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club are Motorfest planning for 2018

by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 22, 2017August 22, 2017

PLANNING is well underway for next year’s ‘Motorfest’, one of the biggest events on the Hawks Nest calendar. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club recently held its Annual General Meeting taking stock after its best ever Motorfest Community Aid Event day back in March. “The Club has

Marine Rescue Port Stephens recognised for their commitment and bravery to keeping the waterways safe

by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 22, 2017August 22, 2017

A CEREMONY was held at Marine Rescue Port Stephens, (MRPS), where 18 members of the Unit were recognised for their service and courage. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Recipients of the National Medal; conferred by the Governor General were, Ross Debenham, Ronald Lighton and Paul Farnill and presented by Steve Raymond, Regional

Boulder Welcome for the Myall Coast

by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 21, 2017August 22, 2017

A ‘BOULDER Welcome’ will soon greet locals and tourists when they turn off the highway bound for the Myall Coast. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The long running Rotary project has been six years in the making. “Since the modified turnoff was installed during the construction of the dual carriageway, what should have

New Doctor for Tea Gardens

by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2017August 22, 2017

WHEN the dust settled after the 2016 Census, Tea Gardens made national headlines as the oldest town in Australia, the average age of our locals, 65 years young. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE While it’s a mecca for retirees, it’s nice to know Tea Gardens will soon be home to a new

Detours Cafe owner Dick Ahmling retires

by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2017

AFTER a solid run spanning almost two decades, Detours Cafe owner, Dick Ahmling, served his final customer last week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “It is time to retire,” Dick told News Of The Area. “It has been an enjoyable experience.” Dick said the best part of his 17 years in business, has been

Myall Coast Rotary Club Book Sale Dates Announced

by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2017

IT’s still some months away but the Myall Coast Rotary Club is already preparing for its biggest fundraiser of the year its ‘Annual Book Sale’. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Rotary has just announced the dates for the very popular event which attracts hundreds of locals and visitors to the area. “The dates