OPINION: Where is the humanity?
DEAR News Of The Area, THERE is no doubt that we are all very well aware that we are living through a housing crisis. And if we accept that we are ‘all’ aware, then this includes all of us from…
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Myall Masters swimmers give excellent performance at Port Macquarie meet
AQUATIC awesomeness was witnessed when six members of the Myall Masters Swim Club competed at the Port Macquarie Swim Meet on Saturday, 18 November. Members Leon Bobako, Christine Sefton and Sharon Taylor performed outstandingly, winning all four of their individual…
Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club
TUESDAY 21st November: The final of the Club Championship Major Singles was played Robyn Beaumont v Bette Saillard, 22 ends were bowled before there was a winner. Interestingly both competitors won 11 ends which indicates the “tightness” of this match,…
Hawk Nest Ladies Golf
THURSDAY, 23rd November. HAWKS NEST GOLF CLUB LADIES ANNUAL MEETING 2023 On Saturday 18th November, over 50 golfing ladies gathered to vote in their new committee for 224 and to deal with any other matters pertaining to golf. The following…
Bodies pushed to the limit in mega Hawks Nest Triathlon Festival
STEELY grey skies matched the steely determination of over 700 triathletes starting their epic exertions in the Hawks Nest Triathlon upon Bennetts Beach on the morning of Saturday, 25 November. There were four races, distinguished by distance, including the ‘Super…
OPINION: Can you be happy and still be depressed?
LIVING with depression as a naturally happy and optimistic person is a unique and challenging combination. While the common perception of depression is one of constant misery, this isn’t always the case. Many people experience happiness and optimism alongside their…
Must win Masters match for Port Stephens Pythons in Gilmour Cup Twenty20 series
PORT Stephens Pythons senior cricketers are on the finals prowl in the Newcastle District Cricket Gilmour Cup Masters Twenty20 competition. On the eve of the finals the Pythons are one of eight clubs in contention for a top four spot…
Nelson Bay FC Zone 2 Reserve Grade team scoop major Newcastle Football awards for 2023
LEADING Nelson Bay FC coach Craig Watling experienced a memorable season with his Zone League 2 reserve grade side in the Newcastle Football competition in 2023. Despite a Grand Final loss to rivals Cooks Hill United, the astute mentor can…
Nelson Bay Croquet Club hosts Christmas Bush Tournament
NELSON Bay Croquet Club organised and hosted the second annual Christmas Bush tournament from Friday 17 to Monday 20 November 2023. The tournament is a Golf Croquet doubles competition with 4 blocks of 8 teams each playing a round-robin of…
Champion Diamonds and Swifts midcourter Paige Hadley inspires local juniors at Raymond Terrace Netball Clinic
WORLD Cup-winning Diamonds centre Paige Hadley was a popular figure when she hosted a recent clinic at the Port Stephens Netball Association courts at Raymond Terrace. The NSW Swifts midcourt ace and Australian vice captain educated the region’s aspiring netballers…