Author: News Of The Area – Modern Media
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179 Viney Creek Road, Tea Gardens is on the market with First National Real Estate
179 Viney Creek Road, Tea Gardens Price: $820,000 – $870,000 DISCOVER the quintessence of a serene tree change near the sea with this magnificent 22.5-acre semi-rural retreat, nestled in the prestigious Viney Creek Road, Tea Gardens. Offering an idyllic setting for those yearning to escape the city’s bustle, this expansive landholding invites you to craft…
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The Write Direction: Passport to disappointment
FROM 1 January, Australians will now pay more than $400 for a 10-year passport. Of course the five-year version is cheaper, but still outrageously expensive. This means that our hidden nation at the bottom of the Pacific now has the world’s most expensive passport, leading Mexico at $353.90 and New Zealand at only $193.72 (all…
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MU3A Music Group welcomes new year with strings concert
THE Myall U3A Music Group saw out 2024 with a lively concert, giving its many musician members a chance to add to the chorus and shine. The concert, held in late December, featured superb performances of a variety of Aussie and traditional Christmas songs. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
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Galleries in the Gardens opens ‘True Blue’ summer exhibition
GALLERIES in the Gardens (GiG) artists and friends celebrated summer and the New Year in style with the opening of their annual ‘Summer in the Galleries’ exhibition on Friday 11 January. This year’s exhibition theme was an Australia Day precursor with ‘True Blue’, and all entrants were encouraged to keep an open interpretation of the…
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Highlights from Carols by the River
CHRISTMAS songs by the Myall River returned after a washout last year, with perfect weather at the end of another hot summer’s day on Monday 23 December, 2024. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Several hundred…
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Combined churches gather for carol singing in Tea Gardens
COMBINED Churches Christmas Carols were held at the Tea Gardens Baptist Church on Sunday, 22 December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au It featured contingents from all churches singing traditional songs. “It is so good for…
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Hands-on literacy at Tea Gardens Public School
YEAR 6 students at Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) became published authors at the end of last term, a fitting end to the Class of 2024’s primary education journey. “Throughout 2024, students have been working under the guidance of our teacher-librarian Miss Cooper and, more recently as well, with the assistance of Miss McLeay, to…
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422 A & B/61 Dowling Street, Nelson Bay
422 A & B/61 Dowling Street, Nelson Bay 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car holiday apartment Price: $529,000 CALLING all investors and holidaymakers! Don’t miss this rare chance to secure a dual-key gem in the heart of Nelson Bay. Located on the right most side of the fourth floor, this modernised property offers the ultimate…
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Stinker’s ‘Postcard from the Bay’ hits the airwaves
RADIO ABC 1233 (959FM) has added a new segment to their Saturday morning programming entitled ‘A Postcard from the Bay’, set to air from 18 January at 6.40am. The segment, which features local Fingal Bay fishing legend and NOTA contributor John “Stinker” Clarke, will be hosted by Scott Bevan and will broadcast social events, sport…
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Meet your Port Stephens Council: Councillor Jason Wells
CARRYING on from last year, NOTA is introducing readers to the members of Port Stephens Council, one councillor at a time. This week, News Of The Area speaks to returning councillor Jason Wells. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email…