WHEN Anna Bay surfing titan Eden Hasson isn’t taming big waves on an exotic beach location on the World Surf League qualifying series, you’ll find him mentoring the up and coming talent at the Port Stephens Surf School. The Australian…
2a Ocean Street, Fishermans Bay 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car Contact Agent LESS than 100m from the ocean’s edge and just steps from a pristine, protected beach, this stunning near-new home offers the ultimate Port Stephens lifestyle in the…
DEAR News Of The Area, I WAS disappointed to read that Port Stephens Council has now asked for expressions of interest to develop Medowie Social as a Registered Club. Contrast this decision with one made by a previous council in…
THEY dominated the Newcastle District Senior Cricket Division One competition with an exciting brand, but Port Stephens Pythons have shared honours for the 2024-25 season. Josh Moxey’s all conquering Pythons and rivals Waterboard Wests were declared joint premiers after their…
THERE was another good turnout of the Gloucester Golf Ladies for the first Women’s Golf NSW Medal for 2025 on Wednesday 26 March; won in fine style by Evelyn Blanch in Division 1 and Gai Falla in Division 2. The…
CHRIS Clarke turned in the only round of the day at handicap to win the Gloucester Veteran Golfers outing on Tuesday, 25 March in heavy conditions after recent and overnight rain, not to mention some on the day. The event…
ON Easter Saturday, 19 April, the Dungog Rodeo is on again, with competitions and entertainment for people of all ages. From 9am until midnight, the showground will be packed with locals and visitors enjoying the excitement in the ring, as…
DEAR Jasminda, I HAVE a friend who is a beautician. She gives me cheap massages and facials but she talks the whole way through the experience and it’s torture. Can I tell her to be quiet? Rebecca D. Dear Rebecca,…
THE Nambucca Roosters Reserve Grade team were able to knock some pre-season cobwebs from their form last Saturday when they met Lower Macleay at Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads. The game was played over four 15 minute quarters in hot and…
RUGBY league’s State of Origin is billed as mate against mate, but it had nothing on the rivalry when two Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club teams were pitched against one another in the first round of the Mid North Coast…