THE 2023 Summer Cooler Exhibition opened at Galleries in the Gardens on Wednesday 4 January, running through to Monday 30 January. Galleries in the Gardens Vice President Anne Stuart told News Of The Area, “Our Summer Cooler exhibition is now on display with the theme ‘All About Colour’. Advertise with

LATEST statistics indicate that 43 percent of marriages end in divorce, with many occurring in the first few years of marriage. For Ros and Don Landsdowne this has certainly not been the case with them celebrating their Diamond (60th) wedding anniversary with family and friends. Advertise with News of The Area

TEA GARDENS Lions Club is back hosting the popular local Australia Day Breakfast BBQ at Moira Parade (Pelican) Park, Hawks Nest. On 26 January 2023, all over our nation, Australians will be back out celebrating all the things we love about Australia: our beaches and land, sense of fair go,

AUSTRALIA’S oldest demographic, the residents of the coastal villages of Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens, are preparing to celebrate NSW Seniors Week on Saturday 11 February with a free fun festival of community, music and activities. Hosted by the local Progress Association and proudly funded by the NSW Government, this

JEAN Lewis, the local University of the Third Age (U3A) Network Regional Rep, spoke recently about the origins of the U3A and summarised the benefits of membership according to research undertaken by Dr Martin Bridgstock, a senior lecturer in the School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences at Griffith University, Brisbane.

WITH the final lifting of COVID restrictions, clear skies and warm weather, the Barrington Coast region is enjoying a bumper holiday season. Businesses report that there is heavy demand for their offerings, with accommodation providers being booked out weeks in advance. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it

MIDCOAST Council is looking to support locals and to educate tourists during the busy holiday season, with rangers to focus on law breakers. “The MidCoast is a very popular holiday destination, attracting millions of tourists every year,” said MidCoast Council’s Director of Liveable Communities, Paul De Szell. Advertise with News of The

BEACHGOERS can rest a little easier when they are enjoying the surf over the summer with the introduction of more shark monitoring equipment across the state’s beaches. The NSW Government has ramped up its shark management measures ahead of a busy summer season, launching four Rapid Response Vessels that will be

THE Bulahdelah Central School annual Secondary Presentation Assembly was recently held to celebrate the academic, sporting, cultural and community achievements of local students. The awards reflected commitment to the school PRIDE (Participation, Respect, Innovation, Determination, Excellence) values and acknowledged the hard-work, consistency and excellence produced throughout the year. Advertise with