Premiers Nelson Bay tumble out of Hunter Suburban Mens Rugby title race Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 20, 2024 NELSON Bay Rugby Club’s hopes of back-to-back Hunter Suburban Mens Rugby titles have been shattered. Cooks Hill Brown Snakes sent the Gropers tumbling out of premiership calculations with a gripping 12-7 victory in last weekend’s preliminary final at Newcastle No 2 Sportsground. It was a bitter pill to swallow for Michael Wiringi’s
Tomaree High student Ali Mitchell earns NSW CHS touch football spurs Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 20, 2024 PORT Stephens touch football dynamo Ali Mitchell is a schoolgirl athlete on a mission. At seventeen years of age the Shoal Bay native is one of the country’s rising prospects and a player to watch at the upcoming National Youth Touch Football Championships at Coffs Harbour. The gifted Mitchell will represent NSW
Soldiers Point Lawn Bowls Championship Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport Sport Results by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 20, 2024 THE Major Pairs Final. second only to the Major Singles Championship, was played last week. Mark Sheppard and Daniel Clarke were up against Matt Johnston and Warren Shipley, all 1st Grade bowlers. From the start, Sheppard and Clarke played first class bowls and went to an early lead of 12 shots to
Nelson Bay Croquet Club Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport Sport Results by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 20, 2024 THE NSW ‘brooch’ tournaments are designed to provide competition for players across the normal division boundaries - the Bronze Brooch is a level play singles golf croquet competition for players with handicaps from 7 to 10, bringing together Division 2 and Division 3 players. The 2024 Bronze Brooch was hosted
Northern Hawks post nine tries in 44-12 win over Kurri Bulldogs Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 20, 2024 NORTHERN Hawks Rugby League Club are reaping dividends from their youth policy in the Newcastle Rugby League Denton Engineering Cup series. The rejuvenated Hawks stretched their unbeaten streak to five matches after thumping the Kurri Kurri Bulldogs 44-12 last weekend at Tomaree Sports Ground. Fielding a batch of local junior products,
Letter to the Editor: The case for a referendum ‘No’ vote Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 18, 2024 DEAR News Of The Area, AT the local government election to be held on Saturday 14 September, a referendum concerning the number of councillors to be appointed to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council will also be held. It will ask for a reduction in councillor numbers from the current nine to seven. Local
Letter to the Editor: Camden Head Headland management Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 18, 2024 DEAR News Of The Area, I TAKE this opportunity to correct the broad agenda-driven statements made by Janet Cohen in her letter to the editor, 2 August, regarding the management of the Camden Head Pilot Station. Firstly, the inference that when Camden Haven Community College (CHACE) was allotted the management rights
Letter to the Editor: Forestry spin is all fairy floss Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 18, 2024 DEAR News Of The Area, FORESTRY Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) was convicted of failure to protect known endangered species habitat on 31 July 2024. This resulted in a fine of $360,000 which we NSW taxpayers will pay along with the EPA’s costs. FCNSW were then ordered by the court, to place an advertisement
The Write Direction: Trumping a view Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2024 WITH the latest polls indicating the race for the White House is neck and neck, Donald J Trump could soon be America’s President once more. In recent weeks Trump appointed JD Vance as his running mate for Vice President. Both Trump and Vance are said to be “centralists”. If this is
31 President Wilson Walk, Tanilba Bay is on the market with Tilligerry Real Estate Port Stephens Property Property Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 15, 2024 31 President Wilson Walk, Tanilba Bay 3 Bed, 1 Bath 1 Car Price: $635,000 DISCOVER the charm of this delightful three-bedroom house located on President Wilson Walk in Tanilba Bay. Perfectly suited for couples or those looking to downsize, this property offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle at an attractive price point.
