RAAF Base Williamtown runway extension opens FEATURED Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 30, 2016September 30, 2016 A MAJOR milestone in the anticipated arrival of the F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft took place at RAAF Base Williamtown last week, with the opening of the first runway extension designed specifically for the next-generation fighter. The base is currently undergoing a $1.5 billion upgrade, aspects of which include
Bushcare’s Major Day Out in Hawks Nest Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 20, 2016September 21, 2016 Volunteers from Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens joined thousands around Australia attacking weeds during Bushcare’s Major Day Out. Sixteen local Bitou Busters worked removing asparagus weed from Bennetts beach dunes, one of 250 sites across the nation. For several members, this was their first outing with new tick-proof overalls donated by Bushcare’s
HSC major projects showcase Myall Coast students’ artistic talents FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 7, 2016 ANOTHER HSC milestone was reached last week when Year 12 Visual Arts students submitted their major projects for marking. The artworks showcased creative talents in a vast array of artist areas including painting, sculpture, photography and graphic design. Olivia Bartley, from Tea Gardens, created a photomedia project titled “Inconsolable” consisting of a
Lucas Pickett diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 22, 2016 LITTLE Lucas Pickett has endured, experienced and conquered more in his first year of life, than most will experience in a lifetime. When parents Saul and Michelle attended their twenty-week scan, they were hit with the news that Lucas was suffering from major complex heart defects. Lucas was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left
EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2016 DUNGOG FESTIVAL Regional News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 Early bird tickets for October’s famous Dungog Festival will go on sale Monday 22 August, with multi-event passes set to provide visitors with a fantastic way to experience the program of film, food and music including the famous Long Table Dinner which sells out annually. The Golden Ticket option includes access
HSC Underway, Industrial Technology major works completed Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED Stroud, Booral, Lime Burners Ck by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2016 MANY students are one step closer to completing their Higher School Certificate (HSC) after submitting major projects for marking in the past few weeks. Bulahdelah Central School Year 12 student Jayden Lilley was relieved to have completed his Entertainment Unit which he designed and constructed for the practical component of the