Sketchley Cottage At Raymond Terrace Brings History Alive FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 3, 2017 THEMED Having A Voice, the Raymond Terrace and District Historical Society’s public event was part of The National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival, attracting several hundred people. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Over $1000 was raised on the day to assist the Society’s activities, which features the Sketchley Cottage, a 19th Century timber
Bluegrass Music Festival in Karuah Karuah, North Arm Cove by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 3, 2017 IF you want some foot tapping, knee slapping, hand clapping fun, then head to Karuah this weekend for the annual Lost Highway Bluegrass Music Festival. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This will be the Festival’s ninth year and organiser Sharon Wedd has been there from the very beginning. “It started with the Chamber
Sketchley Cottage At Raymond Terrace Brings History Alive Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 2, 2017 THEMED Having A Voice, the Raymond Terrace and District Historical Society’s public event was part of The National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival, attracting several hundred people. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Over $1000 was raised on the day to assist the Society’s activities, which features the Sketchley Cottage, a 19th century timber
Beccy Cole comes to The Blue Water Country Music Festival FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 25, 2017 THE Blue Water Country Music Festival will have more than 100 artists performing across 22 venues over five days this year and is recognised by the community as the largest festival in Port Stephens. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Bringing Country to the Coast is the point of difference that sets the
Step Back in Time: King Street Heritage Festival Saturday, May 20, 2017 Free event Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae, Tomago by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 20, 2017 The colourful King Street Heritage Festival will descend on the historic street in the Port Stephens town of Raymond Terrace on Saturday, May 20, 2017, with locals dressing in period costumes to enjoy folk dancing, bonnet parades, live Celtic music and a ‘majestic beard’ competition. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The ‘Step
St Andrew’s Anglican Church raises funds for community Opinion by NOTA - December 6, 2016 Dear News Of The Area, At St Andrew's Anglican Church, Tea Gardens on Sunday 4 December, 2016, Rev Denis Kirkaldy made mention of money raised at our Stall at the Myall River Festival which was to be distributed amongst community groups. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Ian Lawrence, Op Shop Coordinator, presented cheques to representatives
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
Tea Garden’s Peter Hodges reports in from France Opinion by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 10, 2016August 10, 2016 Dear News Of The Area, THREE weeks have now passed since returning to France. As previously mentioned, our arrival coincided with the terrorist attacks in Nice. Since then an 86 year old priest, Father Jacques Hamel, was murdered in his church at Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray near Rouen by two youths who were subsequently shot dead
Medowie hits the Hunter Dance Festival FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 4, 2016August 4, 2016 THE Wirreanda Senior Dance Group excelled at this year’s Hunter Schools Dance Festival, held at Wests City in Newcastle on 27 July. The group once again successfully auditioned to be part of the festival that celebrates dance in public primary and secondary schools, and performed to a full house The Wirreanda Senior
Karuah Bluegrass Music festival donates to local Fire Brigade. FEATURED Karuah, North Arm Cove by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 3, 2016 KARUAH Progress Association (KPA) have donated $1000 to Karuah Rural Fire Service in appreciation of their assistance during this year’s Lost Highway Bluegrass Music Festival. Now in its eighth year, the festival was organised by the KPA and its group of volunteers. The donation made to Karuah Rural Fire Service last week