DEAR News Of The Area, The supermarkets at Toormina Shopping Centre, both Woolworths and Coles, need to address the problem of trolleys taken from the building and left in the streets. Today, in one street, there were ten abandoned trolleys,…
THE disability community is finally getting the chance to have its voice heard through the Disability Royal Commission. The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was established in 2019 in response to community concern…
MEMBERS of the Combined Probus Club of Medowie recently enjoyed one of their regular ‘Munchies Lunch’ at the Junction Inn at Raymond Terrace. Combined Probus Club of Medowie publicity officer Kevin Tomlinson told News Of The Area, “These munchies help…
RECENTLY Fingal Bay Probus Club members welcomed two guest speakers who impressed members with the incredible achievements of their organisations. One of the speakers Country Women’s Association Nelson Bay branch chairperson Kim Withers explained the work CWA members do to…
PORT Stephens Council has approved financial assistance for a number of community organisations. In a motion moved by Councillor Giacomo Arnott and seconded by Councillor Chris Doohan, financial assistance was unanimously approved for Irrawang High School and Raymond Terrace Soccer…
TEA Gardens’ own Mumm’s on The Myall has been selected as a finalist in the 2022 Restaurant and Catering Hostplus Awards. The restaurant is located at the river’s edge in Tea Gardens and has been nominated as finalist for both…
TWENTY seven ladies played the final round Monthly Medal combined with a Matchplay Qualifier and Vets ball competition at Safety Beach Golf Club Tuesday 9 August. It was good to see everyone out to enjoy their round of golf and…
THE Coffs Coast Tigers mauled the Macleay Valley Rangers 6-0 in the Coastal Premier League (CPL) on Saturday at Polwarth Drive. The Tigers imposed their high press from the opening whistle and fizzed the ball around to control possession and…