STUDENTS and staff from Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) attended the annual Youyoong Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) Deadly Awards on 3 December, held at the Murrook Culture Centre in Port Stephens. The purpose of the Deadly Awards is to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
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Community flocks to Nambucca Christmas Festival
THE Nambucca Christmas Festival came to life at Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads on the evening of Friday, 6 December, bringing the community together for a truly wonderful celebration of festive cheer. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02)
Kendall Public School celebrates 150 years of education
THE 150th anniversary of Kendall Public School (KPS) was commemorated with an open day on Saturday, 30 November. The notable milestone saw current and former students, staff, parents and distinguished guests return to the playground to pay tribute to the school’s rich history and prominent place in the local community. Advertise
Another successful year for Run/Swim Port Stephens
ATHLETES converged on Port Stephens over the weekend for two unique endurance challenges. Nelson Bay was host to “The Run Port Stephens” on Sunday, while Shoal Bay staged its partner event “The Swim Port Stephens”. The official first day of summer began warm but overcast as organisers Elite Energy Events kicked
Open Streets Festival draws large crowds to Macksville
NAMBUCCA Valley’s ‘Open Streets Festival’ drew crowds of around 3000 revellers under clear skies and perfect temperatures to the riverside of Macksville last Saturday evening. Inspired by the Nambucca Valley Youth Speak Project, Nambucca Valley Council and others secured funding and made the large youth-focused outdoor festival happen in just
Student HSC art takes centre stage at Galleries in the Garden
STUDENTS from Bulahdelah Central School’s HSC art classes were centre-stage at the Galleries in the Gardens (GiG) on Saturday 23 November. A handful of talented teen artists had been given the chance to put their HSC-level efforts on display at the gallery on Marine Drive, Tea Gardens, in the fourth
Dungog Show horse results
HORSE and rider numbers were significantly up from last year at the recent Dungog Show and conditions were perfect for a great couple of days of competition in the Campdraft, Stock Horse, Local Classes, Led, Rider, Hack and Sporting. Friday’s major winners: Supreme Led Australian Stock Horse - Adelle Reflection/Adelle Stud Supreme Ridden
Vicious conditions confront Hawks Nest triathletes
Laurieton RSL sub-Branch hosts solemn Remembrance Day service
A SOLEMN Remembrance Day service was held at the Laurieton War Memorial on Monday, 11 November, hosted by the Laurieton RSL sub-Branch. More than 100 people gathered at the cenotaph at Laurie Park to commemorate Australians who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Advertise with News of The Area
