KARUAH Progress Association (KPA) have donated $1000 to Karuah Rural Fire Service in appreciation of their assistance during this year’s Lost Highway Bluegrass Music Festival. Now in its eighth year, the festival was organised by the KPA and its group…
EDUCATION Week is underway, with Myall Coast Schools showcasing the achievements, innovation and excellence occurring in classrooms throughout the region. Open Day’s, performances and special assemblies are some of the many highlights during the week-long celebration of public education. This…
THE long awaited facility that motor enthusiasts in Medowie have been waiting for, is one step closer. ‘Circuit Italia’ the 2.9 kilometre motorsport facility was approved for the Italia Road Balickera site in 2013, but faced complaints, backlash and efforts…
WHEN the Medowie Marauders Rugby Union Club put on a fundraiser, they pull out all the stops. Saturday 30 July saw the “Pink Sock Breast Cancer Round” where a massive fundraiser was put on by the club at their Boyd…
AN event for all craft loving people is coming up, and it’s sure to be one you won’t want to miss. Lauren Chircop, an avid crafter, was inspired after a life-changing trip to Africa with her daughter, to do something…
WITH more reports on social media of dogs who have escaped their yards and taken themselves on adventures happening each week, News Of The Area thought it was time to put a spotlight on a seemingly not well known public…
Lifetime Port Stephens resident and community stalwart Eric Holliday has been named as a Freeman of Port Stephens. The Shoal Bay nonagenarian was presented the highest honour that Port Stephens Council can bestow at tonight’s Council meeting, in recognition of…
National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) is expected to make a decision on the relocation of Mungo Brush Road in Myall Lakes National Park within the coming weeks. The Review of Environmental Factors (REF) sought public comment on the proposal…
POKE-MANIA has hit the Myall Coast with local residents exploring the region’s streets, parks and other sites to capture the little critters with their mobile phones. Large groups of Pokémon hunters are regularly seen congregating in known PokeStops including Myall…
29 Viney Creek Road, TEA GARDENS PRICE: $1,550,000 ‘Breezy Hill’ sits high at 29 Viney Creek Road, Tea Gardens taking in panoramic views from every position in the home and the 40 surrounding hectares. Capture glorious sunrises and…