THE next generation of greenkeepers have hit the lawns at TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri ready to learn how to prepare world class sporting fields. Graduates of the TAFE NSW Certificate III in Sports Turf Management are highly sought after by…
THE ladies from the sewing group of the Myall Community Art and Craft Center have been busy again making quilts for donation to the local nursing home at Hawks Nest. “The ladies pictured with the quilts are President Kerrie Croaker…
THE Myall River Action Group have expressed concerns over the rapid closing of the ‘Shortcut’ at the mouth of the Myall River. “The ‘Shortcut’ is closing rapidly and now (only) usable by recreational craft at half to full tide,” said…
INTEREST rate rises and cost of living pressures can be combatted by smart shopping. The Reserve Bank Of Australia is forecasting inflation rates will continue to rise which will see further increases in interest rates. Of course this is bad…
WITH term 2 coming to a close, the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium (the Con) has some exciting plans coming up in the school holidays for students and audiences alike. Beginning on July 5, the annual String Camp program kicks off…
DEAR Jasminda, I BORROWED a dress from a friend and managed to spill red wine on it. I then soaked it in a light bleach solution which changed the colour of the entire dress from a deep orange to a…
BULAHDELAH Central School has partnered with Charles Sturt University Port Macquarie Campus’ Future Moves Program. This program is all about widening participation in tertiary education and broadening awareness of the range of future employment opportunities out there. Advertise with News…
ECONETWORK Port Stephens Sustainable Futures Festival, in partnership with the Marine Parks Association, invites you to two film nights at the Nelson Bay Cinema. OCEAN, short films and discussion, is the first event on Wednesday, 29 June. Iain Watt, President…
THE New South Wales resource and construction sector are coming together to highlight the Hunter Region’s major project opportunities with more than $8 billion of supply chain procurement available at an industry conference in August. The Connecting Hunter Industry Conference…
THE Stroud Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Competition is on again. Stroud is a village of just 700 people and the whole town is set to turn out to welcome visitors to this landmark annual event. Advertise with News of…