Bodies pushed to the limit in mega Hawks Nest Triathlon Festival Myall Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2023 STEELY grey skies matched the steely determination of over 700 triathletes starting their epic exertions in the Hawks Nest Triathlon upon Bennetts Beach on the morning of Saturday, 25 November. There were four races, distinguished by distance, including the 'Super Sprint'/'Try-a-Tri' (the latter for newbies), the hardcore 'Classic', with
OPINION: Can you be happy and still be depressed? Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2023 LIVING with depression as a naturally happy and optimistic person is a unique and challenging combination. While the common perception of depression is one of constant misery, this isn't always the case. Many people experience happiness and optimism alongside their ongoing battle with depression. Depression can be all-consuming. It can dictate
Medowie Christmas Carnival set to be magical holiday celebration Port Stephens Whats VIBIN by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2023 THE Medowie Christmas Carnival 2023 is just days away (Saturday December 2), with the community set to come together for the most magical celebration of the year. Organisers are hoping for a record-breaking turnout this year of people joining in the festivities to make it truly unforgettable. Formally
Must win Masters match for Port Stephens Pythons in Gilmour Cup Twenty20 series Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2023 PORT Stephens Pythons senior cricketers are on the finals prowl in the Newcastle District Cricket Gilmour Cup Masters Twenty20 competition. On the eve of the finals the Pythons are one of eight clubs in contention for a top four spot in a log jam scenario with three points separating leaders
Encouraging performances from Port Stephens Dragon Boat paddlers at Forster Regatta MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2023 PADDLING on the region’s waterways has become a rewarding challenge for members of the Port Stephens Dragon Boat Racing Club. A focus on team building is reaping dividends for the newly-established club as they test their aquatic skills on the competitive regatta circuit. At the recent Forster Regatta, the Port Stephens
Nelson Bay FC Zone 2 Reserve Grade team scoop major Newcastle Football awards for 2023 Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2023 LEADING Nelson Bay FC coach Craig Watling experienced a memorable season with his Zone League 2 reserve grade side in the Newcastle Football competition in 2023. Despite a Grand Final loss to rivals Cooks Hill United, the astute mentor can reflect on a campaign that netted the club a minor premiership
Nelson Bay Croquet Club hosts Christmas Bush Tournament Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2023 NELSON Bay Croquet Club organised and hosted the second annual Christmas Bush tournament from Friday 17 to Monday 20 November 2023. The tournament is a Golf Croquet doubles competition with 4 blocks of 8 teams each playing a round-robin of level play followed by a round-robin of handicap play, 224
Champion Diamonds and Swifts midcourter Paige Hadley inspires local juniors at Raymond Terrace Netball Clinic Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2023 WORLD Cup-winning Diamonds centre Paige Hadley was a popular figure when she hosted a recent clinic at the Port Stephens Netball Association courts at Raymond Terrace. The NSW Swifts midcourt ace and Australian vice captain educated the region’s aspiring netballers on the game’s finer points and provided a glimpse into
Stinker’s Fishin’: Know when not to go Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 IT IS said that ‘good fishers know when not to go fishing’. Well, I don’t know where that leaves me because last Monday I went fishing and I should have stayed home. For me to catch cracker snapper, in front of the Outer Light off Fingal Island, I need a couple
OPINION: Forest extinctions Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2023 DEAR News Of The Area, READING Ann Thompson's letter, ‘In support of multi use forests’, I was dismayed by her broad generalities, so close to the guff printed by the defensive Forest Corporation. Nothing in her remarks withstands scrutiny. She references ‘Koala Update Australian Rural and Regional News 14/11/2022’ - oh boy,