Dungog Shire News Of The Area 16 October 2024
News Of The Area - Modern Media
The Big Screen
AUSTRALIAN animation steps up once again this week with the premiere of Memoir of a Snail, a fully stop-motion feature from filmmaker Adam Elliot and featuring a murderers row of Aussie voice talent. Elliot’s films have always been a fascinating…
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, We have recently put our house up for sale and the real estate agent has insisted we get a stylist (who they recommended). When she visited the other day, she made suggestions that were not to our taste.…
Plans underway for Platypus Trail linking Upper Hunter communities
PLANS are underway for a tourist trail to shine a spotlight on the elusive platypus which call the region’s waterways home. Stroud resident Rachel Barry, a primary school teacher at Karuah, is a driving force behind the project which was…
Championship double for Medowie FC Under 12 whiz kids
NATURAL exuberance and an instant connection were the main ingredients in Medowie FC’s Under 12 team’s championship-winning formula for the Newcastle Football Community inter district competition. Assembling as a squad for the first time, the young Bumblebees savoured a bumper…
Top four finish for Port Stephens sprint hurdler at All Schools Championships
SHE may have been pipped for a medal but Tomaree High School’s rising sprint hurdler Anna Taylor-Anderson continues to show her prowess on the athletics track. The thirteen year old prodigy from Salamander Bay produced another personal best time to…
Nelson Bay Croquet Club
THE Nelson Bay Croquet Club’s Patron, Federal Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson, visited the Club on Tuesday 1 October 2024. She was welcomed by President David Smith and then played a few hoops of croquet before sharing morning tea with…
Nelson Bay Croquet Club
THOMPSON Trophy A Grade The intra club Golf Croquet Thompson Trophy is Nelson Bay Croquet Club’s singles competition and is played in four divisions: A Grade (for members with handicaps 4 or lower); B Grade (handicaps 5 to 8); C…
Personalised end-of-life care with A Beautiful Life Funerals
GROWN out of a desire to improve the options for families during times of grief, A Beautiful Life Funerals offer heartfelt and affordable funeral services to Port Stephens, Morpeth, Dungog and surrounding areas. A new venture, A Beautiful Life has…
Clubman of the Year award for Nelson Bay FC jack-of-all trades Joel Gebuehr
TIRELESS Nelson Bay FC player-official Joel Gebuehr has continued a family tradition. Energetic Joel took out the prestigious Vicki McCleer Club Person of the Year Award at the Bay’s recent Presentation Night, in recognition of his sterling service and commitment.…