Woolgoolga Wildcats’ epic comeback seals Grand Final berth Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 4, 2024 THE Woolgoolga Wildcats, who finished a distant fifteen points behind the Coffs City United Lionesses in the regular season, have proved that anything can happen in knockout football. In a match that will be remembered for years, the Wildcats clawed their way to a 4-3 victory after extra time over
Stargazing: Is space worth the money Opinion by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 4, 2024 AH, the age-old question: is the space program a colossal waste of money? Do you think the money could be better spent here on planet Earth? You may not be aware of it, but the space program has developed over a thousand spinoffs that directly, or indirectly, benefit humanity. In
Stinker’s History: Any old photos? Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 4, 2024 AS you would know, I am particularly fascinated by the history of recreational and commercial fishing, boat building and the oyster industry in Port Stephens - from the Worimi people through to the mid-1800s on to modern day methods. Over the years I have collected hundreds of old black and
Community ‘shocked’ by Council recommendation to cancel Bowraville Theatre funding Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 4, 2024 A LARGE group of supporters of Bowraville Theatre gathered at Nambucca Valley Council Chambers last Thursday night to protest a Council recommendation to hand back a 2020/21 grant of $707,000. The grant was allocated as part of the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund (BLERF), an initiative of the State Government’s Department
Nurses Ramp Up Action For Fair Pay Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 4, 2024 PUBLIC sector Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members at Coffs Harbour Hospital stopped work for an hour last week as they ramped up their fight for a 15 percent pay increase. NSWNMA General Secretary Shaye Candish, said that after more than ten negotiation meetings with the state government, there had been
Tea Gardens Jetty upgrade nears completion Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 3, 2024 THE new and improved Tea Gardens jetty is expected to be ready for use from this weekend. The upgrade - which began with community consultation in 2021 - included widening and lengthening the existing boat ramp and the installation of a floating centre pontoon. Advertise with News of The Area
Fire permit season starts early in Mid Coast District Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 3, 2024 PERMITS will be legally required for all fires from Sunday 1 September within the Mid Coast District of the Rural Fire Service (RFS), kicking off the fire danger season a whole month earlier this year. A fire permit is required for burning activities during the ‘Bush Fire Danger Period’ in
Swans AFLW goal for Tomaree High schoolgirl Taylor Smith Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 3, 2024 NELSON Bay schoolgirl Taylor Smith dreams of pulling on a Sydney Swans jumper in the AFL Womens cauldron. The seventeen-year-old Tomaree High student is well on the way to realising that goal as one of the state’s brightest centre half forward prospects. For the past four seasons the dedicated Smith has endured
Port Stephens Yacht Club enjoy season launch Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 3, 2024 THE launch of the 2024/25 Port Stephens Yacht Club sailing season was held on Saturday. Worimi Elder Uncle John Ridgeway started the proceedings with a heartwarming Welcome to Country and a rendition of ‘Worimi Man’. Uncle John is a passionate custodian of the Worimi language and advocate for the conservation of
New triple jump record for Medowie junior international athlete Dixie Conlon Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 3, 2024 AN opportunity to don the green and gold colours of Australia overseas has given rising Medowie schoolgirl athlete Dixie Conlon a new lease of life. Sixteen-year-old Dixie gained valuable international experience when she represented the Australian Under 18 Track & Field team at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Fiji back in
