Letter to the Editor: Falling branches
DEAR News Of The Area, AT the very recent 127th Dungog Show, a large portion of the viewing area was cordoned off because a branch of a very old tree adjacent to said viewing area had come crashing down the…
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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, I HAVE a 30th party to attend next weekend and I’m not a big party person. I don’t enjoy drinking and I’m quite shy, but I’m also flattered that I was invited. Is there a polite way to…
The Big Screen
AS CHRISTMAS draws nearer we find ever more movies looking to occupy a special place in the family living room. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes from director Dallas Jenkins, who is known for his work bringing the surprisingly successful…
Hogan says Labor Bill an ‘attack on free speech’
THE Member for Page Kevin Hogan, has slammed proposed laws that he says will give the government extraordinary powers to regulate speech and decide what is classed as misinformation. Mr Hogan says Labor’s “Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation)…
Huge interest in Stroud’s new Little Athletics
STROUD is now home to a large and energetic Little Athletics group, bringing sport and enjoyment to a new generation of kids from the town and surrounding areas. At the inaugural “Come and Try Day” held on Monday 21 October,…
Stinker’s Fishin’: Somewhere off ‘Coddy’
YOU have heard of Eagle Rock, Crocodile Rock and Jailhouse Rock, but few have heard of Cod Rock. There is a not-so-subtle difference in that Cod Rock is a red-hot fishing spot and the rest are songs. I was first…
Paterson Golf Club
SATURDAY 9th November Individual Stableford FIELD -16 members Winner Peter Nicholson (15) 37 Points, Runner Up Joesph Jackson (19) 37 Points BALL COMP – Michael Croucher (19) 37 Points, Christopher Burg (13) 37 Points, Michael Shanley (20) 36 Points, Robert…
Cash is king in intriguing new Dungog exhibition
AN exciting new exhibition by local artist Helene Leane opens at the Dungog Museum as part of the Dungog Christmas Street Party. Over the past year Helene has been creating a body of art work inspired by a beautifully ornate…
Miracle Urban announced winner of Dungog Show Young Woman competition
MIRACLE Urban has been announced the winner of this year’s Dungog Show Young Woman competition. The competition promotes awareness of the contribution of young women in rural communities and agricultural industries. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
Rod Burrows in handy Vets Golf win
THE Gloucester Veteran Golfers turned out this week on Monday, 4 November to avoid any clash with club activities related to the Melbourne Cup, giving Rod Burrows the chance to shine two points clear of the field. It was a…