Easter hat fun for Karuah, Bulahdelah and Tea Gardens students Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong Karuah, North Arm Cove Photo Gallery Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 12, 2017 PRIMARY school students across the region were in high spirits last week, with traditional Easter Hat Parades bringing the school term to a colourful and spectacular end. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Big hats, carrots hats and rabbit hats were some of the magnificent creations paraded in front of classmates, doting parents,
Bulahdelah Police urge drivers to slow down over the Easter Weekend Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) Photo Gallery by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 12, 2017April 12, 2017 DURING a search of the local area earlier this week, dozens of foil wrapped chocolate eggs, allegedly left by the Easter Bunny, were discovered. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Witnesses have stated the fluffy bunny has long floppy ears, and is hopping around with huge baskets of eggs. Evidence uncovered during the investigation
Myall Coast Region records wettest March in more than a decade Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 7, 2017 AFTER sweltering through one of the hottest summers on record with below average rainfall in the Myall Coast Region, the stormy month of March has gone down as was one of the wettest in history. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Raincoats and umbrellas were essential items, with rain falling on 23 of
Kirra-Lea Rooney’s haircut at Bulahdelah to help cancer patients Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 7, 2017 KIRRA-LEA Rooney donated over 45 cms of her long, straight, blonde hair to charity last week to be made into a wig for young cancer patients. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE But simply donating her ponytail wasn’t enough for the thoughtful six-year-old, who also raised over $1,000 for Variety – the Children’s
Replacement of Dorney’s Bridge at Markwell complete Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 MIDCOAST Council bridge crews completed construction on the new Dorney’s Bridge at Markwell last month. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The new concrete structure replaces an aging timber bridge that had deteriorated over the years, and had reached the end of its serviceable life. Local resident Glen Dorney told News Of The Area,
The Bulla Artists Gallery opens in Bulahdelah Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 5, 2017 THE Bulla Artists Gallery, which is breathing new life into recycled materials, has recently opened its doors to the public. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Operated by Joseph Barbera, the contemporary artist describes the gallery's collection as “art, sculptures and oddities”. Joseph told News Of The Area, the use of salvaged materials in
Bulahdelah Central School’s Cross Country course challenges runners Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 4, 2017 MUDDY conditions didn’t deter the spirits of more than 150 Bulahdelah Central School students who took part in the school’s annual Cross Country Carnival last week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The young runners were challenged with a difficult course around Alum Mountain which included many hills, puddles, narrow bush tracks and
Rescue Association Volunteer Peter Mostyn recognised at Manning Great Lakes LAC awards Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 2, 2017 BULAHDELAH Volunteer Rescue Association’s Peter Mostyn was awarded the Commander’s Plaque of Appreciation at the recent Manning Great Lakes Local Area Command Awards ceremony. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The award was presented by Superintendent Peter Thurtell, in recognition of Mr Mostyn’s contribution to rescue management in the region. Always a team player,
Myall Lakes MP visits Bulahdelah on electorate tour Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 2, 2017 MYALL Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead visited Bulahdelah during his electorate tour last week, giving residents the opportunity to raise local issues with their member. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Mr Bromhead also discussed topics relating to the wider region and said MidCoast Council “was doing an outstanding job” with its strengths in
Senior Constable Ashley Ray Shines Blue Light for Youth Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 2, 2017 BLUE Light Discos, movie nights and fishing trips are some of the many activities being planned for young people in the area, with Bulahdelah’s Senior Constable Ashley Ray the driving force behind the program. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “I thought that it would be a great idea to work with the