Be Alert and safe: Beach Drivers Beware
WITH the school holidays looming and Spring in the air, it’s a great time to go beach driving on the glorious sands of Hawks Nest. But as one couple found out on the weekend, a drive on the beach can…
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Tea Gardens resident Grahame Littlefair speaks up on Coral tree removal
Dear News Of The Area, I, ALONG with the majority of local residents, am appalled at the stupidity of the main protagonists and supporters for the removal of the beautiful, iconic Coral Trees along the Tea Gardens foreshore.…
Darren Rapley celebrate 40th at Hawks Nest social darts competition
Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club FOR the second week running the social darts evening have had not one but two milestones with members celebrating their fortieth birthday. Not only a great night for a celebration, they both won the…
1318 Booral Rd, GIRVAN is on the market
“KALLAND” 1318 Booral Rd, GIRVAN PRICE: $459,000 ENJOYING a spectacular location adjoining the State Forest & National Park, this 59.48Ha highly productive property combines cleared ridges and flats with brushed gullies and mature forest, providing year round grazing for up…
All Saints Anglican Church, Nelson Bay extension to Anna Bay
THIS month sees the celebration of 50 years since the construction of the first Lutheran Church in the Bay Area. The Anna Bay location saw the Lutheran church as an active, important part of the community for more than 45…
Foster Care in the Nelson Bay area
DO you have a heart for children and families in need? There are many Foster Care organisations in our local region who are currently seeking compassionate individuals, couples and families to become Foster Carers. Foster Carers provide long and short-term…
Becoming a Volunteer Lifesaver: Birubi Point Surf Club Open Day
HAVE you ever thought about becoming a Volunteer Lifesaver? Here is a wonderful opportunity to find out more. Birubi Point Surf Life Saving Club are inviting the general public to come along to their Clubhouse on Sunday 18 September, 3-5pm for…
Irrawang High School teacher, Jean Duma, to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer
IRRAWANG High School teacher, Jean Duma, is on a mission to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer – and the school has happily supported her on her fundraising journey. In October 2016, Ms Duma will be doing the Great Wall of…
Irrawang High School wonderful day for their Spring Fair of fun
DESPITE intense winds, the rain held off and allowed Irrawang High School to put on a wonderful day for their Spring Fair. There were rides, market stalls, performances and food aplenty, quite literally something for everyone. Local small businesses showed…
Jodie Gill organises Girls Night Out for Medowie
GET your girlfriends together for a fun night at the movies on Saturday 17 September at Scotty’s Cinema Raymond Terrace. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, cheese platters and raffle prizes while you catch up with friends. Then…