The Write Direction: An informal view Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 19, 2024 WAY back on 18 May 2023 (fifteen months ago) I wrote a piece on local government expressing the view that it was not “fit for purpose”. When the date for candidates to be enrolled passed for this month’s election, the excitement started. We all know the incompetence of one major political
Stargazing: Welcome to the Spring Equinox Camden Haven Coffs Coast Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 19, 2024 SEPTEMBER Equinox marks the arrival of the first day of spring in the Southern Hemisphere. That’s why in the earth’s southern areas, the September Equinox is known as the Spring Equinox. It takes place on Sunday, 22 September, just after 7:30am for us here in Australia. There are two ways to
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Casey Shorter named finalist in inaugural Stronger Medicare Awards Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 19, 2024 THE Macksville Medical Centre’s Casey Shorter has been named a finalist in the inaugural Stronger Medicare Awards, gaining recognition for her dedication to improving primary health care in the Nambucca Valley. The Stronger Medicare Awards are part of the Australian Government’s nationwide commemorative activities in 2024 to mark Medicare’s 40th anniversary.
Advertising Feature: Touchwood Flowers – A blossoming floristry business Advertising Feature Camden Haven by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 19, 2024 HAVING dreamed of becoming a florist from a young age, Ashley Sargeson has been the proud owner of Touchwood Flowers in Port Macquarie for nineteen years. A wife and mother of two, Ashley is a Camden Haven native with an undeniable “passion for flowers”. After more than four decades in
Stinker’s History: The Eileen Sylvia – Part 1 Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 19, 2024 COLIN Mitchell, a farmer, arrived in Port Stephens in1910 and settled at Harris’s Farm, known today as One Mile Beach, where among his farming efforts, he attempted to raise draught horses. The project was a failure and he died shortly after. Two of Colin’s sons, Alf and Nelson, who married
Nelson Bay Rugby Club recognises its top grade talent at annual Awards Night Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 19, 2024 INDUSTRIOUS lock forward Lewis Affleck is Nelson Bay Rugby Club’s Most Outstanding Player for 2024. The emerging number eight proved a model of consistency in the Hunter Suburban Rugby Men's first grade competition this season, turning in powerhouse displays to help steer the Gropers to a preliminary final. Affleck capped a memorable
Coffs City Orchestra to play Harbourside Markets Coffs Coast Whats VIBIN by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 18, 2024 COFFS City Orchestra will present a classical springtime concert at the Harbourside Markets on Sunday 22 September. “People are used to seeing full orchestras on stage in concert halls but we’re taking our instruments outdoors to celebrate spring on the Coffs Coast,” Tim told News Of The Area. “We will have around
Digging up fun in spades: ‘Companion Planting’ to open at Jetty Theatre Coffs Coast Whats VIBIN by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 18, 2024 OPENING night looms for CHATS Productions and the Coast Comedy Players’ romantic comedy, ‘Companion Planting’. The excited cast are in final dress rehearsals and firing up their thespian guns to bring some top-notch comedic acting to the Jetty Memorial Theatre. “I can’t believe opening night is just days away,” said the show’s
