COFFS City United have appointed Luca Paolacci as the men’s senior coach for the upcoming 2023 season. Paolacci wasted no time getting the team back into training last week and laid down the gauntlet with the words “we are ready!”.…
DEAR Jasminda, My husband has decided to embrace personal growth, and I don’t mean getting out in nature or reading an inspiring book. He’s letting his hair grow (nostrils, ears, etc.). I’m not enjoying it. Deanne P. Dear Deanne, We…
WHILE many local community groups take a break during January, the Christmas Bush Garden Club will be having a regular meeting to talk over summer gardening issues and to learn more about composting and worm farming with guest speaker Rebecca…
MEMBERS of the Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary wish to offer thanks to the Port Stephens community for generously supporting fundraising events throughout 2022, helping the group to purchase much-needed equipment for the hospital. In November and December, Christmas raffles were…
OVER Christmas, Marine Rescue were summoned to the bottom of Tilligerry Creek where the waters divide at the end of Beach Rd. Some of the tide here flows along the Passage between Bull Island and the town whilst the bulk…
THE last strong winds of the year saw another yacht beached on Wanda Beach after she broke her mooring. The vessel, a seven tonne ferro cement yacht cheekily named ‘Screaming Semen’, is the last of a baker’s dozen of boats…
THE Medowie Combined Probus Club celebrated their Christmas lunch and festivities in style at Cookabarra at Bobs Farm. Kevin Tomlinson from the Medowie Combined Probus Club told News Of The Area, “It was a fun day and the winners of…
BEACHGOERS are being urged to stick to patrolled beaches, after almost 1,200 rescues were recorded in a single week. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke said Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) has recorded its busiest ever Christmas and…
HOLIDAY-MAKERS hitting the road this summer are being reminded to keep an eye out for exotic pests that may be hitching a ride, to help protect our $23.1 billion agricultural industry. Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said everyone can play…