Dungog cricket legend honoured in memorial tournament Dungog Shire Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 24, 2025 DUNGOG’S cricketing community gathered in full force at Bennett Park on Saturday to celebrate the life and legacy of local cricket stalwart David “Tax” Rumbel, who passed away last June at the age of 69. A passionate cricketer for over 55 years, Rumbel became a household name in the Hunter Valley
Letter to the Editor: My thoughts on shark debate Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 23, 2025 DEAR News Of The Area, A RESPONSE to ‘The great shark debate’ article in the 14 February edition. Recently an Eden-based professional fisherman long lining for gummy sharks (flake) caught seven boxes i.e. 224kg and 60, yes 60, great whites… all 6-8 ft. This did considerable damage to the 10-plus km of
4 View Drive, Boambee East is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast Coffs Coast Property Property Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 Address: 4 View Drive, Boambee East Price: $799,000 - $819,000 Beds: 3, Bath: 2, Car: 2 Land size: 887.7 sqm WELCOME to 4 View Drive, Boambee East-a residence where comfort meets convenience, and the notion of "move-in ready" takes on a whole new meaning. This charming three-bedroom home, while celebrating its 20-year
Brear’s brilliance and Sweeney’s strike power lead Storm to victory Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 NORTHERN Storm made an emphatic statement in Round 2 of the Australia Cup, dismantling the Coffs Coast Tigers in a ruthless 5-0 demolition. Tom Sweeney set the tone early, unleashing a thunderous free-kick that rocketed into the top corner, leaving the Tigers’ keeper rooted to the spot. Campbell Brear doubled the
Nana Glen Cricket Club receives funding boost Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 NANA Glen Cricket Club has had an extra reason to cheer on the Sydney Sixers this summer. For every boundary smashed by a Sixers player during this summer’s Big Bash League, the club received $100 as part of the “Belong Bash Fund”, an initiative between the Sydney Sixers and their principal
Coffs Harbour Under 12s win Inter-District cricket title Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 COFFS Harbour District Cricket Association’s Under 12s have earned regional bragging rights after winning the North Coast Cricket Council’s Inter-District title. The Coffs Harbour side claimed the title with a 21-run win against Valleys Cricket in their grand final at Reg Ryan Oval. The win capped off a great representative season in
Letter to the Editor: Generosity left me speechless Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 DEAR News Of The Area, THE week before Christmas, my husband David and I were shopping at Woolworths in Lake Cathie when a young lady gently tapped my hand and said, “Please, let me pay.” In all my years, I have never experienced such an act of kindness. I was so overwhelmed that
Roosters Women prepare for 2025 season under coach Garren Stig Nambucca Valley Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 THE NRL identifies women's rugby league as the fastest growing area of the game. Across the country, women of all ages are signing up to local and grassroots competitions. The recent inclusion of women’s tackle in Group 2 has struck a chord with league fans and the rapidly improving skill level in
LoggerHeads Malibu Club rides high as events kick off for 2025 Nambucca Valley Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 THE LoggerHeads Malibu Club launched its 2025 Monthly Point-score Competition at Scotts Head on Sunday 16 February, with plenty of waves on offer and a much better than anticipated turnout of competitors. An encouraging 11 new members signed up and several former members returned to the club. The size of the
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport Sport Results by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 CARPET was something of a theme this past week at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course - from a valued sponsor through to a club champion in a bother. More than 120 players hit the 18-hole layout on Valentines Day for the women's 2025 season Opening Day. The fourball best ball stableford
