Bulahdelah Central School’s Cross Country course challenges runners Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 4, 2017 MUDDY conditions didn’t deter the spirits of more than 150 Bulahdelah Central School students who took part in the school’s annual Cross Country Carnival last week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The young runners were challenged with a difficult course around Alum Mountain which included many hills, puddles, narrow bush tracks and
Changeover Time at Fingal Bay Probus Club FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 22, 2017 THE Fingal Bay Probus Club recently held its Annual General meeting, with plans to ensure the year ahead will comprise all the activities members so enjoy. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Those activities range from wining and dining, movies and mah-jong, to barbecues and the book club, trips away and talks by
Myall Classic Ultramarathon Paddle FEATURED Sport Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 22, 2016 MORE than 300 Paddlers gathered under perfect skies in Tea Gardens last weekend for the annual Myall Classic Ultramarathon. The event, now in it’s 14th year, has become one of the “ must do’s” on the paddlers’ calendar. “There are 5 different divisions which cover a 47 kilometre race, a 27 k
Medowies Annual Art and Craft Show Returns Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 8, 2016 MEDOWIE’S Annual Arts and Craft show will be held at Medowie Community Hall (Ferodale Road) on 7-8 October. Hosted by the Medowie Lions Club, the show is not a competition, rather an opportunity to show work that is for sale. Anyone selling any form of art and craft are welcome to enter. Those
Myall Coast residents and visitors supports Legacy Week Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 7, 2016 MYALL Coast residents and visitors to the region dug deep last week and generously supported the annual Legacy Week appeal. Bulahdelah RSL sub-branch President Mr Peter Millen said he knows only too well how important the support and assistance provided to families by Legacy is. “My father was a Word War II
Medowie Celebrates Book Week FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 31, 2016 THE Children’s Book Council of Australia every year brings children and books together by encouraging Schools, Libraries, booksellers, Authors and Illustrators to celebrate Book Week. Medowie joined in the celebrations and all schools took part in this year’s festivities hosting book parades through the week. This year’s theme for book week was
Bulahdelah Hospital Auxiliary Annual General Meeting Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 17, 2016August 17, 2016 THE Bulahdelah Hospital Auxiliary held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 26 July. Election of officers took place and the following positions were filled. President-Irene Worth, Secretary-Kerry Smith and Treasurer-Margaret Mears. Lengthy discussion took place at the ordinary meeting regarding the future of the auxiliary. As some of our members are ageing and unable
Tea Gardens Public School celebrates Christmas in July Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 4, 2016 OVER 130 students erupted with excitement when Santa arrived at the annual Christmas in July Celebration at Tea Gardens Public School last week. As Santa made his way through the packed school hall, students continually stopped the bearded man in red to ask the question, “Have I been naughty or nice?” With
Town of Origin Clash: Tea Gardens Sharks vs. Bulahdelah Bullets Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 23, 2016July 23, 2016 ORIGIN fever will hit the Myall Coast on Sunday when the Tea Gardens Sharks take on the Bulahdelah Bullets in the Annual Town of Origin Soccer Clash. The action kicks off at 9.00am at Memorial Park in Tea Gardens with games between the under sevens right up to the open ladies
Port Stephens Dolphin census finds resident population stable Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 21, 2016July 21, 2016 THE 16th Port Stephens Annual Community Dolphin Census has confirmed the resident Bottle Nose Dolphin population is stable. A total of 86 dolphin sightings were recorded during a one hour observation period last month. Past studies conducted by Macquarie University estimate the Port Stephens dolphin population is approximately 90 individuals with up