THE showers overnight did not deter the 31 walkers and runners who made it to Gloucester’s 182nd parkrun in District Park but the overcast skies kept some of the regulars away. Locals were joined by visitors from Germany and Sydney,…
ONE of Australia’s most beloved folk and country bands, The Bushwackers return to the Royal Hotel Dungog on Saturday, 7 December. Led by the dynamic duo of Dobe Newton and Roger Corbett, the band has become a cornerstone of Australian…
THE Wallabies believe they have provided a stirring response to their critics after making encouraging progress on their Spring tour – and they’re already counting down the days to when they can prove they can seriously mix it with the…
ATHLETES converged on Port Stephens over the weekend for two unique endurance challenges. Nelson Bay was host to “The Run Port Stephens” on Sunday, while Shoal Bay staged its partner event “The Swim Port Stephens”. The official first day of…
OVER the years I have come face to face with many mudcrabs. From the warm, weedy, mangrove waters of the Ukerebah Passage off the Tweed River, to the muddy creeks in Port Stephens. Mud crabs, regardless of where they come…
THE Anderson Art Award, organised by Tea Gardens’ Galleries in the Gardens, is now open for entries. Entries are invited from artists and sculptors from all over New South Wales. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
MOTOR enthusiasts united outside Myall Quays shopping centre on Saturday 30 November to share their love of all things automobile in the lead-up to Motorfest 2025. The usually ordinary carpark scene was significantly brightened by the presence of several vintage…
NUCLEAR power reactors could be operating in Australia within 10 to 12 years, an inquiry has heard, if the government follows the example of the United Arab Emirates rather than Europe. Two international nuclear consultants laid out that timetable at…
WOOLGOOLGA Art Gallery opened its latest exhibition “Figurative” to music provided by gallery member John Gallagher. Members of the gallery and the public have worked diligently throughout the year developing their life drawing skills with a life model organised each…
MULLAWAY and Arrawarra residents are perturbed by activities taking place adjoining their properties. They say that contractors employed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Coffs Coast Regional Park Trust Board arrived unannounced to poison grass in…