LAST week of the Financial Year, and it’s all happening on the Island! We have commenced a total rebuild of our 12th Green, the serenity on the island replaced with the roar of Bulldozers, track trucks and excavators, courtesy of…
WEDNESDAY Social Bowls were played in absolutely magical conditions, with a field of 42 bowlers enjoying a great day. Ultimately, the big prize winners were Keith Collins, Rooster Darcy and Rocky Davis. The Runners Up were Andrew Richards, Peter Laing…
DEAR News Of The Area, AT long last, Mr Dutton has revealed (ABC TV, 19 June) that his nuclear proposals are not commercially supported by private enterprise companies. Instead, the Opposition has opted for a socialistic approach, whereby taxpayers cough…
BELLINGEN FC hosted a gala day on Sunday 23 June at Connell Park as part of North Coast Football Female Football Week. Despite early morning rainfall that continued through the day, resulting in more puddles than grass, a successful program…
DYLAN Edwards has proudly represented his state in Australian sport’s biggest rivalry. The former Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies junior made his State of Origin debut last week, playing fullback for the NSW Blues in their 38-18 win against Queensland during Game…
COFFS Harbour is set to host Australia’s best junior rugby league talent, with future NRL stars in action from this Sunday at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League National Championships (Boys and Girls 18 and…
SKYDIVERS all over the world will take a leap of faith on Saturday 13 July, uniting on the inaugural World Skydiving Day to attempt a world record for the most skydives completed in a single day. Operating in the area…
PORT Stephens Power womens AFL team continue to push their claims for a second finals appearance in the Hunter Central Coast Seniors Black Diamond Plate competition. Josie Johnson’s courageous Power warriors have stumbled on a winning recipe of experience and…
HIGHLY regarded centre Michael Hotene is a genuine asset to Nelson Bay Rugby Club. The premiership-winning number twelve has earned a golden reputation in the Hunter Suburban Rugby ranks for shutting down the best attacking weapons in the men’s competition…
THE Croquet NSW 2024 Division 3 Ricochet Croquet State Championships were held 19-21 June (Singles) and 22-23 June (Doubles) at Mosman Croquet Club. Division 3 is for players with a handicap between 10 and 14 – 1 ¼ hour, 14-point…