Inaugural commemoration service honours Middle East veterans Camden Haven Camden Haven by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 19, 2024 AT 11 am on Thursday 11 July, members of the public gathered at Laurie Memorial Park with the local veterans community to participate in the inaugural Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) commemoration service. This solemn event was held to recognise and remember the brave men and women of Australia’s armed
Port Stephens Greens launch council election campaign Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 17, 2024 GREENS MLC Abigail Boyd joined local candidates Kim Scott and Mark Adamski in Salamander Bay on Saturday 6 July to launch The Greens campaign for the Port Stephens Council elections on 14 September. A key theme of the day, according to local candidates, was The Greens' “rejection of simple answers
Hawks Nest’s newest centenarian celebrates in style Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 17, 2024 BIRTHDAY girl Merle Harvey-Woods turned 100 last week, and celebrated in style with her friends, family, and staff at Peter Sinclair Gardens in Hawks Nest on Thursday 11 July. Originally from the St George region of Sydney, where her father once played for an early Dragons team, Merle worked in
Dr Sally Gray talks flamingos, frocks and fashion in Coffs Harbour Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 12, 2024 A MOMENTOUS fashion movement making its way through the 1970s and just into the ’80s, centred around Sydney’s Flamingo Park Frock Salon, was the subject of ArtsNational Coffs Coast’s June presentation. It was the shop’s founding era, and the designers who forged it, which speaker Dr Sally Gray presented to the
Anzac Day retail trading ban in NSW to respect veterans Camden Haven Camden Haven by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 12, 2024 NSW IS extending its Anzac Day retail trading ban to cover the entire day, hoping it will help encourage more people to commemorate veterans. Previously banned until 1pm, the restrictions on retailers including supermarkets now won't be lifted until midnight. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Strong showings for Hunter River High cattle team Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 12, 2024 HARD work is paying off for the Hunter River High School (HRHS) Cattle Show Team, returning from the Maitland, Newcastle, Gresford and Upper Hunter Shows with outstanding results. The team meets during break Monday to Thursday, providing students from different year groups the opportunity to refine their animal handling skills,
Port Stephens Friendship Group thrives with adventurous new trips Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 11, 2024 ENJOYING a recent membership boost which group veterans put down to people wanting to engage socially more post-Covid, the Port Stephens Friendship Group has been taking on some adventurous outings. The local Friendship Group, whose ethos is all about getting out and socialising, recently took members on a six-day trip
Labor launch Port Stephens council election campaign Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 10, 2024 LABOR has officially announced its candidates for the upcoming council elections, with a campaign launch held on Saturday 29 June. As previously reported in News Of The Area, the Labor group is being led by current Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson, who will look to secure the position of Mayor in
Lakes Trail Festival showcases stunning Myall Coast Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 RUNNERS came out in droves for the Lakes Trail Festival on Saturday 6 July, starting at Providence Bay Park, Hawks Nest. In its third year, the Festival was conceived with the natural beauty of the area in sharp focus. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Boy (16) dead following car crash at Salt Ash Port Stephens Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - July 6, 2024July 7, 2024 A teenage boy has died following a single vehicle crash at Salt Ash, Port Stephens. At around 10.45pm Friday 6 July, emergency services were called to Lemon Tree Passage Road, Salt Ash, following reports of a single-vehicle crash. Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District arrived to find a white Ford Falcon sedan
