ORGANISERS are thankful that the weather held for the 2017 Blue Water Country Music Festival over the June Long Weekend. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Blue Water Country Music Festival has been in place since 2006, and over the years has suffered extreme weather events including the storms which grounded the Pasha Bulker… click for more
Students’ artistic talents on show at St Joseph’s Art and Cultural Evening
SEASCAPES and silhouettes captured in paint and crayon, were amongst the 35 impressive artworks on display at St Joseph’s Primary School’s Art and Cultural Evening held in Bulahdelah last week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The masterpieces were created by the students, who were guided through the creative process by Learning Support Officer, Maria… click for more
Tea Gardens River Clean-Up Postponed
THE recent heavy rains have forced the postponement of this week’s river clean up in Tea Gardens. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE A team of divers was scheduled to go below the surface of the Myall River between the Singing Bridge and the Ogden Street Ramp on Wednesday 21 June. Clean-up Organiser Gordon Grainger… click for more
Nelson Bay and Raymond Terrace to trial CBD WiFi zones
NELSON Bay and Raymond Terrace city centres are set to get a technological boost with the news that approval was given at last week’s council meeting to install a trial of free WiFi in their respective CBD areas. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Deputy Mayor Cr Chris Doohan told News Of The Area,… click for more
Back to Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Reunion
DISMAL weather couldn’t put a dampener on the recent ‘Back to Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Reunion’. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Organiser Anne-Marie Barry told News Of The Area, “People travelled from Tasmania, Victoria, ACT, Queensland and all corners of NSW for the weekend trip down memory lane.” Three years in the planning, the event was… click for more
Myall Lakes MP hosts student leaders breakfast
MEMBER for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, hosted a breakfast for student leaders from secondary schools across the region last week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Meeting in Taree, the young leaders networked, discussed issues and shared their future plans. Bulahdelah Central School (BCS) Vice-Captain, Tom Locke, said Mr Bromhead also spoke about his own… click for more
Tomaree Ladies Probus enjoy Diva Fever
ON Tuesday 13 June, 43 members and guests of Tomaree Ladies Probus took a trip down memory lane when they were treated to a day of Diva Fever at Buttai Barn. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Songs and stories of female musical legends of the 50s, 60s and 70s were performed by the beautiful… click for more
The ones that didn’t get away for Tilligerry’s Craig Brown and Max Harrison
IT was virtually shoulder to shoulder at the Nelson Bay breakwater when Tilligerry’s Craig Brown and Max Harrison turned up at first light to get stuck into the blackfish over the long weekend. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Travelling schools of luderick (bronzies to the locals) were on the bite and the dynamic duo… click for more
25 years of Medowie students in Star Struck
STAR Struck took to the stage this week for their 25th year, with their combined schools mass performance events entitled ‘Shine on’. Our own Irrawang High School also celebrated their 25 year involvement with Star Struck, as they were in the very first production with choir and dance students. Wirreanda Public School and Medowie… click for more
Jack and Thora Ireland celebrate wedding anniversary in Bulahdelah
A SPECIAL night out with family was the perfect way for Jack and Thora Ireland to celebrate their wedding anniversary last weekend. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Bulahdelah couple, who took their vows in 1944, said the secret of their very happy union is simply love. “The whole time we have been together… click for more
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