77 YEARS ago, Jim Clayton travelled to England on the RMS Queen Elizabeth to fight with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in World War Two. Jim served his country with distinction as a Wireless Operator in a Lancaster Bomber. “I did a tour of 30 trips over Germany and France,” Jim
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100 Years Of Country Shows at Stroud
FOR 100 Years the Stroud Show has been showcasing the best the region has to offer. That means stock, vegetables, show jumping and even a demolition derby. After bitter disappointment seeing the 2020 show cancelled the 2021 100th Stroud Show was held over 9-10 April. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
Bulahdelah local following in his great-grandfather’s footsteps
APART from joining the Royal Australian Navy, Bulahdelah local Leading Seaman Dion Cray is sharing another milestone with his great-grandfather. “My great-grandfather, Chief Engineering Mechanic John Kenneth Silver served in replenishment ships HMAS Supply (I) and HMAS Stalwart (II),” Leading Seaman Cray said. “I am following that legacy now as part of
Duke Of Edinburgh’s Myall Coast Connection
Pindimar local launches support group for younger veterans on the Myall Coast
PINDIMAR South local and ex-Australian Army veteran Shane Griffis has launched a support group to help younger veterans on the Myall Coast with their transition back to civilian life. Mr Griffis cites a lack of support for younger veterans from traditional ex-service organisations as a key reason for taking on his
New Alliance to make the Hunter an Age Friendly Community
A GROUP of citizens has formed a new alliance to get all levels of government, business, NGOs and citizens to focus more on older people and work together to make the Hunter region an age friendly community. Hunter Ageing Alliance spokesperson, and geriatrician, Dr John Ward, said there is not enough
Myall U3A Photography Group select April photograph
“These dogs have changed my life” – Pindimar local training pack of Assistance Dogs to benefit his community
BATTLING with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after 10 years of military service and the loss of his 15 year old son through suicide, Shane Griffis turned to his dogs for support. Realising the benefits of interaction with dogs on his mood, Shane began training one of his four Border Collies, Pepper,
