Rural Fire Service Information Day at Tea Gardens Hawks Nest FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2016 The Pindimar Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service held it’s “Get Ready Weekend” last Saturday, at the Myall Quays Shopping centre in Tea Gardens. Red balloons, great big red fire trucks and a sausage sizzle marked the event which was held to showcase the Brigade’s work and presence in the community. “We’re all
Tea Gardens Library’s Annual Trivia Night is one to mark FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 1, 2016 IF you love to test your knowledge, love to laugh and love a great night out, then the Tea Gardens Library’s Annual Trivia Night is one to mark on your calendar. “It’s just a great fun night,” Librarian Carol Johnson told the News Of The Area. Kerry Bunton and her sister will
EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2016 DUNGOG FESTIVAL Regional News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 Early bird tickets for October’s famous Dungog Festival will go on sale Monday 22 August, with multi-event passes set to provide visitors with a fantastic way to experience the program of film, food and music including the famous Long Table Dinner which sells out annually. The Golden Ticket option includes access
Greenhouse Eatery at Pacific Dunes Medowie Gasby event FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 20, 2016July 20, 2016 Lynda Stuart, Gloria Gomes, Janet Ayre, Judy Valler, Linda Overend Harking back to a golden age by-gone era, Medowie’s The Greenhouse Eatery transformed into the popularly portrayed Roaring 1920s at a recent glitzy event. On Saturday 9 July, The Greenhouse Eatery, Bar, and Events Venue hosted an exclusive Great Gatsby-esque dinner party. The
RAAF Williamtown Warrior Workout For Charity FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 6, 2016July 7, 2016 FOR the fifth year, RAAF Base Williamtown’s 4 Squadron has held The Warrior Workout,a charity event to raise much needed funds for the Commando Welfare Trust Fund (CWTF). Held on Thursday, 23 June funds raised provide ongoing support to Special Operations Command soldiers and their families in situations whereby other organisations
The Medowie Gardens Club initiates PHOTOGRAPHIC competition FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 28, 2016June 29, 2016 A PHOTOGRAPHIC competition is one of the upcoming initiatives the Medowie Gardens Club are conducting at their Christmas in July event. On Saturday 9 July, at the Medowie Community Centre, the photo competition will be based around five key categories which are Garden Scene; Flowers and foliage in the Garden; Wildlife
The Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club on-going tournament Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 24, 2016June 24, 2016 FORTY-eight bowlers participated in the Wednesday (15 June) Nominated Triples event today. They enjoyed fine and relatively warm conditions. Scores today were more in keeping with good matches with the team of; Ray Prigg, Kerry O’Brien and Jamie Ellis filling third spot with a score of +26. John Younghusband, Ross Barry and
Bulahdelah Central School support the Black Dog Institute Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by NOTA - June 8, 2016 Students at Bulahdelah Central School participated in a day of colourful activities last week aimed at raising an awareness of mental health issues. The day was organised entirely by the Year 12 English Studies class in support of the Black Dog Institute, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of
U3A honoured with Port Stephens Seniors Local Achievement Award FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - June 2, 2016 The Myall University of the Third Age (U3A) has been honoured with the 2016 Port Stephens Seniors Local Achievement Award. The award was presented by Kate Washington MP last week in recognition of achievements in serving senior members in the Port Stephens area. Ms Washington said up against stiff competition, the Myall U3A
Sunrise morning show films at Hawks Nest FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - May 12, 2016 Channel Seven’s Sunrise crew visited Hawks Nest last Saturday to film live weather segments for the weekend program. With perfect conditions on show, scenes featuring picturesque Bennett’s Beach were broadcast live across the country. Fun-loving weather presenter James Tobin filmed three segments from the Surf Club area on Saturday morning before moving