Bulahdelah Golf Club News
THE course was still very damp and playing tough, but 4 ladies managed to play a Medal (stroke) round on Wednesday April 19. The winner was M.Reinhard with 79 nett from B.Newton with 80 nett. No Jackpot or NTP. 19…
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Hawks 2023 season kicks off for Mens and Ladies Hawks League teams
HAWKS rugby league sides, both the Mens and Ladies, had the privilege of starting out on home ground, as their respective 2023 seasons kicked off under a mostly sunny sky at Myall Park on Saturday, 22 April. The Ladies League…
OPINION: Time to stand up for the Myall River
DEAR News Of The Area, I WOULD like to respond to an opinion published in the newspaper dated 13/4 by Col Nicholson. I read Col’s response to the original story regarding the river’s poor health. The writer was “puzzled” as…
Zone 4 Pennants competition brings win for Manning Point against Bulahdelah
PENNANTS bowling competitions bring similar-ability teams together to compete from local zone areas. In their most recent contest, Manning Point Bowling Club versed the Bulahdelah Bowling Club to decide the Zone 11 Grade 4 winner of the day in a…
Port Stephens Junior netballers impress at Under 11s Development Day
MEET the aspiring young netballers in the Port Stephens Netball Association (PSNA) 11 years Development squad that have impressed keen judges with their natural exuberance, effective team work and polished court craft. The promising line up have produced encouraging displays…
Nelson Bay Croquet Club play Thompson Trophy Novice Grade
THE first Nelson Bay Croquet Club major championship of 2023, the Thompson Trophy Golf Croquet Novice Grade for players with handicap fourteen or greater and no competition win, was played on Sunday 16 April 2023. Ten members entered: Bev Apps,…
Medowie Marauders and Southern Beaches come together to form strong women’s rugby union force
MEDOWIE Marauders women’s rugby team have merged with Southern Beaches for the 2023 Hunter Rugby Premier Women’s competition. In a huge fillip for the Port Stephens based club, the Marauders have bolstered their stocks with an influx of female talent…
Sail Port Stephens Regatta returns to the Bay from April 24
SAIL Port Stephens has become a welcome addition to the region’s sporting calendar for the region. The event has seen fifteen successful years, and commenced on April 24 with a revamp to the regatta formula. Around 90 yachts are expected…
OPINION: Misconceptions on the Myall
DEAR News Of The Area, AFTER 65 years on the Myall, I am flummoxed by the irrational reasoning on both sides of the dredging debate. It all started in 2008 when the river was in a filthy condition. The popular…
Community invited to provide feedback on Planning and Reporting documents
PORT Stephens Council is calling on residents to have their say on the draft Integrated Planning and Reporting documents following endorsement from Council at its Ordinary Meeting held on April 11. Port Stephens Council resolved to place the Integrated Planning…