IT is not generally realised that there was a time in the late 1950s and early 1960s when the development of Broughton Island as a holiday resort was under close consideration. This development was to be done by an American…
THE Hawks Women’s Tackle team took on the undefeated Lakes United Seagulls at Myall Park on Saturday 15 June. Early on, the Seagulls women exhibited why they are top of the ladder, scoring the first try in the right hand…
TUESDAY 11th June: Social bowls played a Game of Fours and 2 games of Triples, all games 18 ends. Lyn Nightingale played “swinger Lead” in the Fours game Lyn, Jan Coomer, Lorraine Murphy and Judy McGavock had control of this…
STRONG rivalry was witnessed at the Hawks Senior Men’s game against Dungog at Myall Park on Saturday 15 June. Strong attack and defence from both sides began the game, with possession moving rapidly up and down the field. The Hawks…
BUDDING footballers from the Seaham area got the experience of a lifetime at the Matildas’ recent friendly game against China in Sydney. 25 Miniroos players (ages five to eleven) from Seaham Bowthorne Football Club were lucky enough to be invited…
JUST over a year ago, Moran Health Care Group began to transform Stockton’s only aged care facility into a home that the community could be proud of. “The changes that Moran has made are reflected in the look and feel…
RUGBY is in the blood of premiership-winning Nelson Bay Gropers fullback Will Dunn. Since bursting onto the Hunter Suburban Rugby scene last season, the power running custodian has set tongues wagging with his dynamic displays for the much-vaunted premiers. Having…
DEAR News Of The Area, THERE are so many residents that you talk to regarding the state of our highway, not the road but the roadside verges, centre islands and roundabouts. They are an absolute disgrace and residents are embarrassed…
FROM the profits of 1910, horses and a van were purchased, small additions and alterations were made to the factory building, concreting was carried out on the well and the newly-wed manager enjoyed minor improvements to his onsite residence. By…
COFFS Harbour Health Campus patients are now experiencing a little luxury thanks to the hard work and generosity of the Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies. The Pink Ladies have donated four recliners valued at $33,915 to the hospital’s Transit and Infusion…