First home owners reprieve with news of stamp duty exemption Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 13, 2017 FIRST home buyers are being given some breathing room, with the recent announcement from the State Government that it will cut stamp duty for first home buyers. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE With the pressure on first home buyers to save a large deposit, whilst in many cases also paying rent, this
Irrawang cleans up at a state awards FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae, Tomago by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 21, 2017 IN a wonderful nod to the high quality of secondary Public Education on offer for our young people, a group of Irrawang students and their teacher have taken out state awards at a distinguished awards ceremony as the only comprehensive state school in New South Wales to win a place
Coast to the Barringtons could be grand for council merge FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 20, 2017 AFTER the long, drawn out fiasco that was the to and fro indecision of whether Port Stephens and Newcastle Councils would be forced to merge by the State Government, it is little wonder that many Port Stephens locals are feeling less than enthusiastic about the voluntary merger with Dungog that
Myall Little Athletes heading to State Championships Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 3, 2017 THE youngsters from Myall Coast Little Athletics are certainly punching above their weight. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Two Myall athletes are now heading to the State Championships after stand out performances at the recent Regional competition in Glendale. Secretary Melisa Brown told News Of The Area, “Tyler Rodgers U10 for his 60m
Hawks Nest Nippers off to State Championships FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 28, 2017 SUMMER is officially over but it’s certainly heating up for the local Nippers from Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens heading to the NSW Life Saving Championships this weekend. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE 10-year-old Sophie Howarth from Tea Gardens is leading the charge after she won two Gold Medals at last month’s Age Hunter
Under 11’s relay team. Tomaree Primary School, Relay Team FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 14, 2016 FOUR Tomaree Public School boys have made it to the State finals representing their school and region in the relay team. Ian Beale, Tyler Sarmias, Max Fines and Lochlan Bartlett-Baldwin, all aged ten and from Tomaree Public School, have made it through to the State finals which will be held at
Rubbish illegally dumped in Bulahdelah State Forest Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016October 7, 2016 FORESTRY Corporation of NSW is aware that rubbish has been dumped in the Bulahdelah State Forest and will arrange to have an appropriate contractor remove it as soon as possible. This advice comes after local residents spoke with News Of The Area about truck and trailer loads of rubbish being illegally
Greyhound racing ban, Medowie and Myall owners shocked FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2016August 19, 2016 LOCAL greyhound owners expressed outrage and disappointment last week as the bill to ban greyhound racing in NSW moved swiftly through State Parliament’s Upper House. Bulahdelah greyhound owner and trainer Mick Worth said the ban on the “traditional iconic Australian pastime, hobby and social activity” was “un-Australian” and will affect many
Riley Ford wins NSW Powerboat Racing Championship Title Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 4, 2016August 5, 2016 NINE-YEAR old Riley Ford has been named NSW Powerboat Racing Champion after recent competition wins in Taree and Sydney. Competing in the J1 Class for the youngest racers, competitors came from all corners of the State to show off their speed on the water in a bid for points. The St Joseph’s
Bailey Shultz ready to perform at State Drama Festival Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 12, 2016 BAILEY Shultz has his sights firmly set on the bright lights of the professional stage after being selected to perform in this year’sState Drama Festival. The annual festival showcases a dozen of the best student performances from around the state which are chosen through a rigorous auditionprocess. Bailey was informed he was