The Big Screen Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 AUSTRALIAN animation steps up once again this week with the premiere of Memoir of a Snail, a fully stop-motion feature from filmmaker Adam Elliot and featuring a murderers row of Aussie voice talent. Elliot’s films have always been a fascinating juxtaposition between the seemingly whimsical medium of stop-motion puppetry and the
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda Jasminda - Agony Aunt Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 16, 2024 DEAR Jasminda, We have recently put our house up for sale and the real estate agent has insisted we get a stylist (who they recommended). When she visited the other day, she made suggestions that were not to our taste. Frankly, her ideas were cheap and nasty. Can't we just
Plans underway for Platypus Trail linking Upper Hunter communities Highlight Section by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 15, 2024 PLANS are underway for a tourist trail to shine a spotlight on the elusive platypus which call the region’s waterways home. Stroud resident Rachel Barry, a primary school teacher at Karuah, is a driving force behind the project which was born from discussions had during meetings of Rural Aid’s Community
Championship double for Medowie FC Under 12 whiz kids Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 14, 2024 NATURAL exuberance and an instant connection were the main ingredients in Medowie FC’s Under 12 team’s championship-winning formula for the Newcastle Football Community inter district competition. Assembling as a squad for the first time, the young Bumblebees savoured a bumper 2024 campaign by clinching the minor premiership and championship double
Top four finish for Port Stephens sprint hurdler at All Schools Championships Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 14, 2024 SHE may have been pipped for a medal but Tomaree High School’s rising sprint hurdler Anna Taylor-Anderson continues to show her prowess on the athletics track. The thirteen year old prodigy from Salamander Bay produced another personal best time to finish fourth in a keenly contested 80 metres hurdles final
Nelson Bay Croquet Club Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport Sport Results by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 14, 2024 THE Nelson Bay Croquet Club’s Patron, Federal Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson, visited the Club on Tuesday 1 October 2024. She was welcomed by President David Smith and then played a few hoops of croquet before sharing morning tea with members. Ms Swanson indicated that it was an honour to be
Nelson Bay Croquet Club Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport Sport Results by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 14, 2024 THOMPSON Trophy A Grade The intra club Golf Croquet Thompson Trophy is Nelson Bay Croquet Club’s singles competition and is played in four divisions: A Grade (for members with handicaps 4 or lower); B Grade (handicaps 5 to 8); C Grade (handicaps 9 or greater); and Novice (handicaps 14 or greater
Personalised end-of-life care with A Beautiful Life Funerals Business Showcase Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 14, 2024 GROWN out of a desire to improve the options for families during times of grief, A Beautiful Life Funerals offer heartfelt and affordable funeral services to Port Stephens, Morpeth, Dungog and surrounding areas. A new venture, A Beautiful Life has opened premises in Morpeth this month. “Having worked in the funeral industry
Clubman of the Year award for Nelson Bay FC jack-of-all trades Joel Gebuehr Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 14, 2024 TIRELESS Nelson Bay FC player-official Joel Gebuehr has continued a family tradition. Energetic Joel took out the prestigious Vicki McCleer Club Person of the Year Award at the Bay’s recent Presentation Night, in recognition of his sterling service and commitment. He joins his parents Fred (1999) and Alison (2004) and younger brother
Stinker’s History: The story of the Sproules Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 14, 2024 IT is interesting to discover the background of local fishing families and why they chose to move to Nelson Bay in the first instance. One well known local fishing family, the Sproules, originally from Tasmania, certainly have one of the most fascinating stories that led them to the seaside village
