TWO Coffs Harbour teams will represent the region as they travel to Grafton this season to contest the Grafton Hockey Association’s first grade competitions. The Jetty Jets and Coffs Crusaders will contest this year’s Grafton Hockey Association’s first grade competitions. The Jets will contest the men’s competition, while the Crusaders will contest
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Archibald Prize exhibition exits Coffs Harbour
THE prestigious Archibald Prize portraiture exhibition will farewell Coffs Harbour on Saturday 6 March, with thousands of people visiting the highly anticipated exhibition since its opening on 23 January. The Archibald Prize is one of the nation’s most popular, prestigious and oldest art awards, and its artworks reflect a who’s who
Facebook accidentally blocks charities, helplines and other essential services in news block
ON Thursday 18 February, Facebook banned Australians from sharing or viewing news content. Facebook made the decision to block news outlets and publications from its platform after the Australian Government made the decision to progress with their Media Bargaining Code. The proposed Code states that Facebook and Google would be required to
$6000 Grants on offer to restart Port Stephens
IDEAS to inject vibrancy into local towns, hold COVID Safe events or provide support to the Port Stephens community can now benefit from grants of up to $6000. Applications for round 2 of Port Stephens Council’s community funding program are now open for the Vibrant Spaces Fund, Community Event Development Fund
Local artist brings Tomaree Library courtyard to life
THE Tomaree Library courtyard is currently undergoing a transformation thanks to local muralist and illustrator Jordan Lucky who was a recipient of Port Stephens Council’s Vibrant Spaces Fund announced late last year. The new mural will depict the Mambo Wetlands including features of the unique wildlife in the area, particularly frogs. Jordan
Man assaulted – Hawks Nest
Stroud Cricket Pitch Gets the Green Light After COVID Delays
RECONSTRUCTION of Stroud cricket pitch has finally been completed after pandemic delays and indecision. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au The unique wicket was gradually subsiding due to the ovals use in winter
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Female Writers Shine in Port Stephens Literature Awards
THIS year some 70% of the winning stories in 'The Port Stephens Literature Awards' went to female writers. Over 100 short stories were received from across the country and several local writers made the top twenty. The 'Readers' Choice' award was taken out by Carolyn Parfitt from Shoal Bay with her short
Latitude One community reaches 200th settlement
SINCE the first residents moved into Latitude One by Ingenia Lifestyle in mid-2018, the Port Stephens community has since announced its 200th settlement as downsizers continue to snap up homes within the community. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -