25 years of Medowie students in Star Struck FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Photo Gallery by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 21, 2017 STAR Struck took to the stage this week for their 25th year, with their combined schools mass performance events entitled ‘Shine on’. Our own Irrawang High School also celebrated their 25 year involvement with Star Struck, as they were in the very first production with choir and dance students. Wirreanda Public School
Trivia Challenge Night FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 1, 2017 ONE of the most popular events on the Rotary Club’s Calendar is its annual Trivia Challenge Night. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Now in its 11th year, the trivia buffs enjoyed a new experience with the event held at the Catholic Parish Centre instead of the usual Tea Gardens Country Club restaurant. “Unfortunately,
Paddle For The Planet kicks off Port Stephens Naturefest Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 23, 2017 THE inaugural Port Stephens Paddle for Planet is supported by Port Stephens Tourism and will be one of the opening events for the popular Naturefest festival which runs from 1 June to 16 July, 2017. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Paddle for the Planet is a global paddling relay, uniting paddlers, creating
Baylife Church at Anna Bay pack birth kits for Uganda FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016 A CLEAN birthing kit costs less than a cup of coffee but can save the lives of women and babies. Saturday 24 September Baylife Church Women hosted a very unusual event. It was the result of fundraising events throughout the year from which $2000 was raised to fund the provision of 400
Triathlon Road Closures for Hawks Nest FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 20, 2016September 21, 2016 RESIDENTS and visitors be warned! Road closures are coming to Hawks Nest this upcoming Saturday 24 September. It’s all to ensure the safety of more than 600 athletes expected to compete in the new Hawks Nest Triathlon Festival. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “We’re really looking forward to this inaugural event,” Media spokesman Sebastian
Australia’s Biggest Triathlon Events Company Brings Triathlon Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2016 HAWKS Nest will host one of the major Triathlon events in Australia next month as preparations are well underway. Elite Energy, the company organising the Triathlon Festival are positive the event will be a huge success. “Numbers for the 2016 event are already looking really positive with demand to race in this
Paddock improvements at Port Stephens Enable charity events FEATURED Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 4, 2016August 4, 2016 PORT Stephens Horse Training Centre has recently renovated their paddocks, ready for the businesses official opening. Located in front of Hellfire Paintball at Salt Ash, the facilities have undergone thousands of dollars in maintenance, taking 12 to 18 months to complete. The business specialises in teaching riders camp training and team penning. The
Ongoing Training for R.F.S Members held Pindimar-Bundabah by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 30, 2016June 30, 2016 FROM the official start of the Fire Season each year a dedicated number of volunteers are normally ready to drop everything and assist with a variety of tasks to help protect the community and environment. Whilst the warmer months are by far the busiest for these volunteers, training is continued all
Medowie Public School Showcases Student Talents at Starstruck Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 29, 2016June 29, 2016 STARSTRUCK is an annual performance event for public schools in the Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast Regions. This year 3500 students performed and was held at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on 17-18 June, 2016. The events gives students experience as part of a professional show with dancing, drama, singing, choir, acrobats, circus,
Great Lakes Mayor Jan McWilliams talk about happenings within Great Lakes Region FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - March 5, 2015 A busy month ahead as Great Lakes Council prepares for the next big visitor season - the Easter period and school holidays at the beginning of April. From completing roadworks in time for the holidays to hearing community feedback on the Waterside Renewal Project, there’s a lot of work to be undertaken