Retired journo launches second WWII memoir Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2024 PETER Geddes has penned a memoir that captures the heartbreaking period in Melbourne during the Second World War. Now retired and living in Coffs Harbour, Geddes had been in the media since 1956, writing for provincial, suburban and metropolitan newspapers in Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada. Advertise with News of The
NVC Group hosts successful community fundraiser Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2024 AS part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, NVC Group held a successful community fundraiser at Bellwood Park, Nambucca Heads on Sunday, 8 September. The event, supported by Nambucca Valley Rotary and ShoreTrack, attracted over 100 attendees of all ages for a morning of fun, food and fitness. Advertise with News of
Mackay/McKay reunion to bring family together for first time in decades Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2024 A REUNION of one of the most prominent and significant families to emigrate to the Nambucca Valley in the 19th century, the Mackay/McKay family, will be held on the October long weekend. Attendees from all over Australia and the world are expected to attend. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Fire permits required as Bush Fire Danger Period begins Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2024 THE Bush Fire Danger Period commenced on Sunday 1 September in the Nambucca local government area (LGA). Anyone wishing to conduct burning activities during the Bush Fire Danger Period must obtain a fire permit from their local Rural Fire Service (RFS) brigade or Fire Control Centre. The region is currently
Letter to the Editor: Transparency key in local government Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2024 DEAR News Of The Area, THE local government election this Saturday has raised a couple of issues for me more generally. Some candidates continue to hide their political affiliations and claim to be “independent”. This is not transparent. Some of these candidates then falsely claim that we should keep politics out of our
Koala Spotters Wanted For Annual Bongil Bongil Surveys Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2024 COFFS Harbour residents are being encouraged to enrol as volunteers in the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) so they can take part in nighttime koala surveys in Bongil Bongil National Park. This long-running and popular citizen science program will begin near Repton at 6:30pm on Sunday, 22 September, and run
Kew Bowling Club Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport Sport Results by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2024 OUR Monday Monthly Pairs attracted 24 Teams and was well supported with bowlers from throughout the Mid North Coast. Terry Miles and Troy Eames took out 1st Prize, with 3 wins and 28 ends. Roger and Nola Hall came 2nd, while Kim Thompson and Frank Raczka took out the Bronze.
68 Eastslope Way, North Arm Cove is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate Port Stephens Property Property Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2024 68 Eastslope Way, North Arm Cove 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car SET on a sprawling 1,733m² block, this stunning four-bedroom, double-story brick veneer home offers a rare chance to experience true waterfront living in North Arm Cove. Perfect for water lovers, the property features a private driveway and boat ramp
Students discover the joys of science at Tomaree High School Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2024 TOMAREE High School recently played host to the region’s annual Science Discovery Day, which brought together Year 5 and 6 students from across Port Stephens to take on an array of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) challenges. The event was organised by a team of dedicated volunteers from the
Port Stephens Sister City Program looking for runners Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2024 THE Japanese city of Tateyama has invited up to three Port Stephens runners to participate in the 45th annual Wakashio Marathon to be held on 26 January 2025. A sister city of Port Stephens, Tateyama will provide homestay accommodation, pickup and drop off at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport), entry fee