A VILLAGE in Cambodia, some 30km outside Angkor Wat, has established a strong and special connection with the people of Tea Gardens and surrounding areas, thanks in no small part to the selfless efforts of Jan and Owen Holbert. The…
18/66-72 Booner Street, Hawks Nest JUST a two-level stair climb will bring you to this heavenly top floor unit set among the treetops. Once inside this lovely unit, spiral staircase access leads you to a private enclosed rooftop room with…
SHE has yet to competitively step on a court but after twenty years of sterling service with the Port Stephens Netball Association, tireless volunteer Sam Rumbel represents a unique breed. As a hard working administrative officer, they don’t come more…
SAIL Port Stephens offered up mixed conditions in its first week. The Sail Port Stephens Passage Series came to an early conclusion on Saturday with the fleet poised to start Race 5 until racing was abandoned due to a lack…
AS well as the main Saturday Pennant Competition, the Newcastle Zone runs a mid-week Club Challenge. This year, Soldiers Point Bowling Club entered three nine person teams. The play comprises two games each of Fours, Triples and Pairs. The Soldiers…
WILLIAMS Pet Produce at Medowie will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday 6 May as a fundraiser for the 2023 Variety NSW Bash. The annual event is organised by Variety, the children’s charity, and this year will see more…
ANGLERS were on the waters around Karuah all weekend, with the successful return of the Karuah Motor Yacht Club’s (KMYC) annual fishing competition from Friday 28 April, to Sunday 30 April. With 30 entrants in the three categories, Estuary, Offshore…
HISTORIC Karuah Roos Rugby League Football Club is celebrating a ten year milestone since re-forming after a short hiatus in the Newcastle Hunter Rugby League competition. Back at their spiritual home base at Lionel Morten Oval, the proud Roos have…
THE art pavilion was once again an important part of the Macksville Show. There are many venues for artists to display their work around the valley but the agricultural show is a special opportunity to reach people that do not…
THE 2023 Macksville Show, held on 21 and 22 April, was a resounding success. Despite some minor wind and rain, Mother Nature was largely cooperative, allowing for a fun and engaging event that celebrated the Nambucca Valley in all its…