MIDCOAST Mayor Claire Pontin is inviting all local residents to attend MidCoast Council’s Community Conversation program, coming to the Tea Gardens Baptist Church on Thursday 12 May, from 6-8pm. Council staff and Councillors will meet with locals to discuss…
PORT Stephens and the Myall Coast are home to some amazing and sadly threatened and endangered species. Most notably the koala is under threat, however the region is also home to the Powerful Owl, which is one of more…
BULKY waste collections across the Great Lakes region will take place zone by zone, starting on May 9 in Forster. Place your waste out two days before your zone’s scheduled pick-up. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
STAND up paddleboarding (SUP) is a quickly growing sport which includes a variety of disciplines – with athletes involved in surf, long distance and technical events. The NSW State SUP Titles were held last weekend in Port Stephens with…
RESULTS Round Up: Sunday 1 May: Men’s Stableford Brush Overall Winners: Steven Hinks (15) 41, Garrett Nunan (10) 38. Ladies’ Stableford Brush Overall Winners: Claudia Stockenhuber (33) 30, Bel Hill (33) 27, Sue Lewis (40) 25. Mixed Foursome: 1st Geoffrey…
TILLIGERRY Social Golf Club results for 29/4/22 Outright winner: Bill Caswell 33 c/b Runner up: John Clayton 33 c/b Bonus points winner: Matt Baldwin 34 Runner up: Barry Disch 33 Ball winners Bryan Porter, John McDonald, Kel Dorney, Brian…
4 MAY I know it is hard to believe, but today turned into a great sunny day with a light breeze and 55 bowlers came out on the greens for our ‘Hot dog’ day. The Club welcomed visitors from Lowlands…
BRIDGE Club members enjoyed the first Sunday social bridge day since the beginning of COVID with lots of anticipation that these are now part of the Bridge calendar once again. Lessons are ongoing with a new series due to commence…
THE ladies managed to play a Medal round on Wednesday 4 May , and the winner with 77nett was T-L.Smith from B.Gordon with 82nett. The course was heavy, so local knowledge of the dryer places was essential. Unfortunately, the rain…
BULAHDELAH BOWLING CLUB bid farewell to two of our long serving bowlers Ken and Loretta Towers who are moving to Taree to enjoy a relaxed retirement. Between them they have contributed over 120 years of service to this club and…