AFTER 40 years of service with Port Stephens Coast Guard (now renamed Marine Rescue) Richard Osborne is weighing the anchor. He has served in various roles, including two terms as Commander. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THE parklets which caused such angst at Shoal Bay are being welcomed at Karuah. The local community is repurposing the structures which, along with planters, are hoped will become a highlight of a renewed and vibrant town centre. Advertise with…
THE Myall U3A Art Exhibition will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2 between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm at the Old Library in Hawks Nest (the demountable building adjacent to the Community Hall).…
ON Monday 22 September, representatives of Tea Gardens Country Club and The Garden Eatery travelled to Sydney to attend the NSW Restaurant and Catering Awards at Royal Randwick Racecourse. The Gardens Eatery was a finalist in Regional Asian Restaurant and…
GARAGE Sale Trail returns to the MidCoast over two weekends on 12-13 and 19-20 November. Mr David Rees, Manager of MidCoast Council Waste Services, said the event is a “fun way for residents to connect, make some money and keep…
AIDER Program Did you know the NSW Rural Fire Service offers a one-off service to support some of our most at-risk community members to prepare their property? Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
MIDCOAST Council is asking the community to have a say on Alcohol Free Zones by Friday 30 September. The Alcohol Free Zones have been in place across the region since 1997 and are based on statistics from NSW Police. Their…
IT’S show time and the organisers of the Bulahdelah Show are calling for young women to enter the Young Women Of The Year Competition. After a two year hiatus due to COVID, the much-anticipated Bulahdelah Show will be held at…
THE 1st Bulahdelah Joeys Cubs and Scouts attended the Ninja Parc Gym in Cooks Hill, Newcastle recently. The outing was a part of their third term activities, and there was excellent attendance by all Groups. Advertise with News of The…
ON Friday, 9 September, two of Bulahdelah Central School’s Primary super spellers participated in the regional round of the Premier’s Spelling Bee. Jaida Morgan of Year 4 participated in the Stage 2 competition while Jordan Brown of Year 6 represented…