Work underway on Stockton Centre transformation Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2024 A CONTRACT has been awarded for the restoration and upgrade of seven houses at the Stockton Centre, which will be transformed into short-term crisis housing. Prior to its 2020 closure, the Stockton Centre provided residential accommodation for people with disabilities, and previously operated as a hospital under various names since 1917.
Reuse and repurpose to win with Reviva competition Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2024 MIDCOAST locals have a chance to win cash for outstanding upcycling projects in the annual Reviva Reuse Competition. “This competition is the highlight of our year because it showcases the incredible ideas and talents in our community,” said Reviva MidCoast Area Manager Matthew Thrippleton. Advertise with News of The Area
Surf lifesavers kick-start new season on Bennetts Beach Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 SURF was way up for the wild and windy start to the Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club season, with volunteers gathering at Bennetts Beach on Saturday, 28 September. “This season we have a slight change in hours,” explained Club Captain Wayne Bower. Advertise with News of The Area
Coffs Harbour City Orchestra to play uplifting favourites Coffs Coast Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Whats VIBIN by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2024 TOE tapping tunes and sing-alongs will be the order of the day at Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s upcoming concerts. Presented at Coffs Harbour Racing Club on Saturday evening, 12 October, with a matinée the following day, the concerts are free to children and students. The program is the combination of the
Coffs Coast juniors play in National Championships Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2024 NINE of the region’s best young touch footballers have taken on the nation’s finest on home turf, competing in the Touch Football National Youth Championships from 25-28 September. It was the first time the national competition had been held in Coffs Harbour. The nine players were part of Northern Eagles
Orara High clutches regional futsal title in dramatic penalty shootout Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2024 ORARA High School's Under-14 futsal team edged out Coffs Harbour High School in a thrilling penalty shootout to claim the regional grand final at Sportz Central last week, in a match that had hearts racing and nerves jangling until the final whistle. In a contest marked by tension and high drama,
Hockey Coffs Coast players to represent their country Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2024 HOCKEY Coffs Coast’s finest senior players are set to represent their country in the coming weeks. The ten players will represent Australia at the 2024 Masters World Cups in South Africa and New Zealand. The Over 35s and Over 40s Australian players will travel to play in Cape Town for their internationals
Letter to the Editor: Why nurses strike Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2024 DEAR News Of The Area, AS an older person, like “Jack”, I am alright now - but I worry about the future hospital conditions that will face us all. The standards of nursing we will receive in future years is important to everyone because NSW can’t keep the nurses they train. There
RISE reaches out to the community after funding dries up Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2024 THE RISE Youth Wellbeing Program has helped hundreds in the region by providing breakfasts, transport, uniforms and football coaching skills fostering personal development. However, grant funding from the government has dried up and the not-for-profit charity is now driving its own funding activity to continue serving the community. RISE Technical and
Gloucester Scorpions celebrate successful 2024 season Gloucester District Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 1, 2024 THE Gloucester Scorpions Soccer Club held their end of season presentation on Saturday, 28 September. Three sides played in the 2024 Football Mid North Coast competition, committing to travel from Pacific Palms to Cundletown throughout the winter soccer season. Of particular note, Life Membership to the Scorpions was awarded to Matthew