REFURBISHMENT work will begin in the next two weeks at Hawks Nest Community Centre on Booner Street. MidCoast Council on June 28 voted to release money for the upgrade from its ‘developer contributions’ funds. Advertise with News of The Area…
THE Lions Club of Soldiers Point is made up of a group of dedicated locals all working hard, volunteering their time to make our community a better one. Recently the Soldiers Point Lions Club donated $3564.20 to Tomaree Community Hospital…
FINGAL Spit is a beautiful natural asset that has proven itself to be deadly, claiming its 17th recorded victim in April this year. In response to the dangers faced by swimmers at remote locations, the state government has rolled out…
THE Combined Probus Club of Medowie celebrated its 20th birthday with lunch at The Greenhouse at Pacific Dunes. The club’s Kevin Tomlinson told News Of The Area seven foundation members were at the lunch and received their 20-year pins. Advertise…
PORT Stephens FM, in conjunction with Business Port Stephens, have proudly presented the Tomaree Hospital Auxiliary with a cheque for $2,046. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
PORT Stephens Council has endorsed measures to support those experiencing financial hardship. General manager Tim Crosdale said the new rates measures began this month and would support the long-term financial sustainability of council, ensuring the continued delivery of services. “Even…
A FAMILY holiday frolic in the snow at Perisher Valley has developed into an extreme snowboard and skiing challenge for Anna Bay siblings Beau and Nate Goodwin. Lining up in their first-ever competition, the talented brothers showed raw potential by…
LONG–distance travel hasn’t deterred the competitive efforts of Port Stephens pickleball warriors Tony Mayers and John McDonald. The pair recently participated at the Queensland State Championships in Morayfield – the largest pickleball tournament in the southern hemisphere with some 530…
TRIUMPH fortified the Tea Gardens Hawks’ ladder position as they ground the Aberglasslyn Ants underfoot in the latest home-game thriller at Myall Park on Saturday 15 July. A dubious knock-on from the kick-off proved irrelevant as the Hawks defence was…
NELSON Bay Croquet Club – State Championship 1st & 3rd Nelson Bay had two pairs contesting the State Division 3 Golf Croquet Doubles Championship played at Chatswood Croquet Club between Monday 10th and Wednesday 12th July 2023 – Faby Batho…