SKYDIVERS all over the world will take a leap of faith on Saturday 13 July, uniting on the inaugural World Skydiving Day to attempt a world record for the most skydives completed in a single day. Operating in the area…
COUNCILLORS approved City of Coffs Harbour’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan at Council’s 27 June meeting, with rates for the 2024/25 year also confirmed. Rates will increase by 5.6 percent, comprising the 4.6 percent rate peg plus a one percent…
PORT Stephens Power womens AFL team continue to push their claims for a second finals appearance in the Hunter Central Coast Seniors Black Diamond Plate competition. Josie Johnson’s courageous Power warriors have stumbled on a winning recipe of experience and…
HIGHLY regarded centre Michael Hotene is a genuine asset to Nelson Bay Rugby Club. The premiership-winning number twelve has earned a golden reputation in the Hunter Suburban Rugby ranks for shutting down the best attacking weapons in the men’s competition…
THE Croquet NSW 2024 Division 3 Ricochet Croquet State Championships were held 19-21 June (Singles) and 22-23 June (Doubles) at Mosman Croquet Club. Division 3 is for players with a handicap between 10 and 14 – 1 ¼ hour, 14-point…
REMOVING the stigma of dementia, and diagnoses thereof, was an important message delivered at the inaugural Dementia Alliance Information Drop-In held at Tea Gardens Library on Friday 28 June. The Drop-In, henceforth held regularly on the fourth Friday of every…
THURSDAY afternoon training had a huge attendance with all grades having fun while learning new skills and honing learnt skills. Saturday morning saw play from round 8 of our local draw with brilliant sunny winter weather smiling upon us. In…
DEAR News Of The Area, WHAT an insightful photo of the ‘Shortcut’ published in the last issue of NOTA. IT clearly shows that nature is attempting to block off the dredged canal to the east of the breakwall while creating…
RECENTLY on the cover of the NRMA’s ‘Open Road’ magazine was a fine picture of Seal Rocks lighthouse. The article mentioned that it is one of only two that have an exterior stairway. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
IF you’ve ever considered representing your community as a MidCoast Councillor, now’s the time to find out more with the nomination period starting Monday, 5 August 2024 and ending at 12 noon Wednesday 14 August 2024. Every four years the…