A TOTAL of $5 million will be invested into the Tomaree Sports Complex to expand the Don Waring Oval into a multi-code playing surface equipped with floodlights and create a safe and accessible ‘sports walk’ pathway. Tomaree Sports Council President…
THE students and staff of St Michael’s Primary School in Nelson Bay took ‘Casual Friday’ to a new height on 21 June with their annual Pyjama Day. Everyone was encouraged to attend school for the day dressed for bed. Advertise…
THE value of the Positive Behaviour for Learning Program (PBL) is well recognised within the Port Stephens school community. Last week’s nominees were recognised for a range of actions which exemplified PBL values. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
NELSON Bay Marina’s Artisan Collective will be showcasing an exhibition from Newcastle’s Timeless Textiles Gallery in July. Timeless Textiles Gallery is the only commercial fibre art gallery solely dedicated to textile art and has been operating for fourteen years in…
SEX Crimes Squad detectives have charged a Medowie man after he allegedly attempted to groom a child through social media. Strike Force Trawler detectives launched an investigation into the 52-year-old man in May. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
DONNING an Australian Matildas jumper in a soccer World Cup is the ultimate goal for any aspiring female footballer. At the ripe age of eleven budding goalkeeper Sophie Tobin dreams of one day representing her country and showing her wares…
DEAR News Of The Area, AT long last, Mr Dutton has revealed (ABC TV, 19 June) that his nuclear proposals are not commercially supported by private enterprise companies. Instead, the Opposition has opted for a socialistic approach, whereby taxpayers cough…
BELLINGEN FC hosted a gala day on Sunday 23 June at Connell Park as part of North Coast Football Female Football Week. Despite early morning rainfall that continued through the day, resulting in more puddles than grass, a successful program…
DYLAN Edwards has proudly represented his state in Australian sport’s biggest rivalry. The former Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies junior made his State of Origin debut last week, playing fullback for the NSW Blues in their 38-18 win against Queensland during Game…
COFFS Harbour is set to host Australia’s best junior rugby league talent, with future NRL stars in action from this Sunday at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League National Championships (Boys and Girls 18 and…