Grumpy’s Grumble: Nambucca Bowls
WELL it’s been a few weeks since you have had a report from the Grump but we have a doozy this week. The Major singles started last Saturday with some upsets, while other games went the way people thought. But…
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Nambucca Women’s Bowling Club
A TEAM led by Margaret Dwarte and featuring Eliza Brown and Ava Power have been named as the new Nambucca Bowling Club Women’s Triples Champions. Margaret, Eliza and Ava took out runners up Manor Smith, Elaine Fleming and Rosie Dugdale…
8 Sunrise Drive, Boambee East is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
8 Sunrise Drive, Boambee East 5 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car, 739.3 sqm Price: $889,000 – $929,000 Open for Inspection: Saturday 18 November from 10.45am – 11.15am. NESTLED in one of Boambee East’s most sought-after streets, this versatile five-bedroom home…
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, Earlier this year we contacted a local recruitment agency seeking a maths tutor for our son. They sent us three resumes and we made our decision based on the one with the most experience. When we met the…
More locations to donate to the Salvos annual Christmas Toy Drive
IT’S the time of year when we open up our hearts, and The Salvation Army and NGM Group are asking locals to help spread joy by donating a gift to the Salvos annual Christmas Toy Drive Appeal. Now in its…
Community gathers 105 years after end of World War I
105 YEARS on since the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I, heartfelt ceremonies were held around Port Stephens on Saturday in commemoration of Remembrance Day, a chance to acknowledge those who died while serving in wars,…
PBL Awards recognise life saving action
SPECIAL congratulations go to all the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Award nominees for the week. Sarah Foister, PBL coordinator for Karuah Public School told News Of The Area, “At Karuah Public School, Positive Behaviour for Learning continues to bring…
Moonshadow wins gold at NSW Tourism Awards
PORT Stephens tourism operators were well represented among the winners at the NSW Tourism Industry Awards. There were celebrations all around as renowned cruise operator Moonshadow-TQC Cruises was awarded gold at the 2023 NSW Tourism Awards held on Wednesday 8…
Medowie Probus Club learns of member’s Navy service history
THE Royal Australian Navy (RAN) service of Medowie Probus Club member Keith Bailey was the topic of a recent meeting of the club, presented by fellow member Ann Tomlinson. The presentation centred on when Keith was a Lieutenant Commander in…
100 years of Legacy commemorated at Nelson Bay
BEFORE those gathered at Saturday’s Nelson Bay Remembrance Day service, Port Stephens Legacy members unveiled a commemorative plaque celebrating 100 years of the organisation. For the past century Legacy has supported the widows and children of Australia’s servicemen and women.…