Wootton Way access to The Grandis reopened Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 THE reopening of Stoney Creek Road between Wootton Way and The Grandis, the tallest tree in New South Wales, was celebrated at an official opening ceremony last weekend. The six-kilometre section of gravel road, an important tourist link, had been closed for three years due to flood damaged bridges. Or CLICK FOR
Celebrate the October long weekend with a tour of the Sugarloaf Point FEATURED Pacific Palms, Blueys Bch, Smiths Lake by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 26, 2016 The annual opening of Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse tower, located in the Myall lakes National Park on the New South Wales’ mid north coast, is set for Sunday 2nd October, 2016. NPWS Ranger, Rachel Kempers said Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse was built in 1875 and this event is an opportunity to celebrate the
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
Old friends catch up in BULAHDELAH Bowling Club Auditorium Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 16, 2016September 16, 2016 BULAHDELAH Bowling Club Auditorium was packed to the rafters last weekend as people gathered from near and far for the Old Friends Get Together. Past residents had travelled from all over the state for the popular reunion to reconnect, share old stories and reminisce with the friends they had grown up
Tea Gardens Fishing Club first season outing Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 14, 2016September 14, 2016 FISHING Tea Gardens Fishing Club FIRST outing for the new year of fishing saw some impressive weigh-ins. On a beautiful spring weekend the sun was shining and there were quite a few weighed in. Juniors saw one weigh in with Meagan Markham with 5 Luderick, 3 Bream and 1 Perch. Ladies saw Beth Anderson
Medowie Café gets behind Rural Fire Brigade FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2016 SPORTZ Café has shown their true community spirit this week in a generous gesture to our Rural Fire Brigade. The relatively new café, located in the twenty-four-hour gym complex on Ferodale Road, has made a wonderful first impression on locals, with their friendly personalities, excellent food and drink, and relaxed atmosphere. Owners
Medowie Netball Club: Fifteen teams into the semis Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 2, 2016 Medowie Netball Club CONGRATULATIONS to all 15 Medowie netball teams that made it into semifinals this coming weekend 3/9/16 Played at Raymond Terrace Netball Courts. Further Congratulations too, Medowie Moxey’s, Medowie Minions and Medowie Hotshots who were Minor Premiers. 11 years played at 11am Medowie Maltesers vs Emeralds Medowie Munchkins vs Medowie Mini Diamonds Intermediate 4
Karuah Craft and Quilting Weekend set for fun Karuah, North Arm Cove by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 2, 2016 THIS is the second year for the Karuah Craft and Quilting Weekend, which will be held over the weekend of 9-11 September. The jam-packed weekend begins on Friday night 9 September at 6pm with a light dinner and refreshments. Guests will be treated to lots of fun, including chocolate wheels, raffles, lucky
NSW Family Research expert comes to Tea Gardens Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 DEVOTEES and enthusiastic members of the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Family Research group were treated to a very special guest speaker at the weekend. Gail Davis, a leading archivist with the NSW State Records Department came to town, to give a talk and impart some of her 30 years of experience. “I adore
Robert Bartlett social fishing champion for the weekend competition Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club THE latest social angling weekend was held from the 12th - 14th August. The weather was very chilly in the wind and the species caught showed for the month of August. Some great catches of tailor were caught all weekend. The mystery fish competition was Paul Hunt who