Nelson Bay Torchbearers elect new president Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 27, 2025 DURING their recent annual general meeting (AGM), Nelson Bay Torchbearers for Legacy elected Christine Riley as their new President for 2025. She is supported by Vice President Judy Chapman, Secretary and Markets Manager Jeanette Murray, Assistant Secretary Shirley Harvey, Treasurer Denise Diemar and Assistant Treasurer and Marketing Brigita Falconer. Advertise
Pride of Port Stephens: Anna Bay local Happy Harry spreading joy despite adversity Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 27, 2025 HAPPY Harry will celebrate his 88th birthday in April. He relocated from Sydney over 30 years ago, believing retirement would be as pleasant as the weekend holiday he and his wife had in Port Stephens, where their kids enjoyed fishing, dancing, surfing and swimming. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
$245,000 for Tomaree Hospital Emergency Department Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 27, 2025 TOMAREE Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) is set for an upgrade through a $245,000 funding boost from the NSW Government. 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 The ED upgrade will see a reconfiguration
Jillaroo Olivia Higgins primed for historic rugby league test against England Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 27, 2025 RAYMOND Terrace golden girl Olivia Higgins is set to chalk up another milestone in her burgeoning international rugby league career. The premiership-winning Newcastle Knights hooker has flown out to Las Vegas with the Australian Jillaroos travelling squad, for this weekend’s historic Test match against England Women at the Allegiant Stadium. Advertise with
Local artist Bridget Taylor showcased at Galleries in the Gardens Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 27, 2025 A SPECIAL exhibition opening was held at Tea Gardens’ Galleries in the Gardens (GiG) on Saturday 15 February, showcasing the creative talents of local artist Bridget Taylor. Bridget, who splits her time between the Hunter Valley hinterland and the Myall Coast, was chosen by the Galleries to showcase her work
Myall Coast community seeks answers on pelican roosting Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 27, 2025 RECENT pelican roosting upon the lights of the Singing Bridge has prompted pedestrians and cyclists to seek a renewed effort to clear the birds away, along with their droppings. Other locals argue the pelicans are an iconic and charming image of the area. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
Letter to the Editor: The Labor Gov has delivered Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 27, 2025 DEAR News Of The Area, LAST election the Australian people got rid of a conservative government. In its place they elected a Labor government who had to depend on a hostile Liberal Party, Greens and independents. Labor still provided tax cuts to all workers, and provided funding for apprentices in the
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport Sport Results by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 27, 2025 ANOTHER great field of 36 ladies teed off in Saturday’s Stableford event. The early showers cleared away to a warm, humid afternoon so the sea breeze was most welcome. Also welcome were our visitors from Kurri Kurri, Roseville, Port Macquarie and Toronto Golf Clubs playing in the group today. Competition
Councillor and MP clash over Nambucca Valley horticulture ruling Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 27, 2025 THE fallout continues from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s refusal of a Nambucca Valley Council proposal to change rules for intensive horticulture. As reported in NOTA last week, Council’s application to amend the Nambucca Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP) to require development applications (DA) for intensive horticulture
Nelson Bay Golf Club to host charity golf day for Legacy Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 27, 2025 LEGACY will be holding its annual charity golf day at Nelson Bay Golf Club on Monday 3 March, from 08.30am. Legatee Barbara Williams AO said, “Fundraising is a major concern as the cost of support is continually increasing. “However, Legacy has been very fortunate to have secured the support of several major
