COFFS Harbour Snappers and SCU Marlins juniors have combined to triumph at the recent NSW Junior Rugby Union Under 16s State Championships in Coffs Harbour. The Snappers and Marlins players made up most of the Mid North Coast Under 16s…
THE cream of Port Stephens’ up and coming tennis talent are primed to feature at this year’s inaugural Tilligerry Junior Tennis Open. The new tournament will be staged on Saturday July 20 at Tilligerry Tennis Club and is open to…
9th JUNE Saturday golfers finally got back out on the course in cool, windy conditions this week. It was the June Monthly Medal Stroke Round, and 31 ladies took part, including visitors from Dungog and District Golf Club, Club Taree…
51 Rigney Street, Shoal Bay 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, carport Expressions of interest THIS exquisite residence has undergone recent renovations, unveiling a modern oasis just moments away from the pristine beaches and vibrant dining scene of Shoal Bay.…
TELLING the incredible stories of Port Stephens and the Myall Coast is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. Amid widespread newspaper closures, the independently-owned and family-run NOTA remains passionate about keeping locals up to date with all…
DEAR News Of The Area, I note the statement on the Facebook page of Member for Whitlam Stephen Jones that the Illawarra offshore wind farm zone will not interfere with the Southern Right whale migration. Of course it won’t. That’s…
ROADWORKS upon Tuloa Avenue, Hawks Nest’s main street, has left it with a beautifully smooth surface, however the pedestrian ‘zebra’ crossing has not been replaced, more than a week after the project concluded. At the time of writing, there were…
THE Hawks Women’s Tackle team took on the undefeated Lakes United Seagulls at Myall Park on Saturday 15 June. Early on, the Seagulls women exhibited why they are top of the ladder, scoring the first try in the right hand…
TUESDAY 11th June: Social bowls played a Game of Fours and 2 games of Triples, all games 18 ends. Lyn Nightingale played “swinger Lead” in the Fours game Lyn, Jan Coomer, Lorraine Murphy and Judy McGavock had control of this…
STRONG rivalry was witnessed at the Hawks Senior Men’s game against Dungog at Myall Park on Saturday 15 June. Strong attack and defence from both sides began the game, with possession moving rapidly up and down the field. The Hawks…