MEMBERS and guests of the Hawks Nest & District Probus Club were treated to a rare peek behind the iron curtain, with a speech from local and member Colin Gratwick on Friday 7 August. Colin’s trip to Mongolia, back in 1991, was at a turbulent time in the region, sandwiched between the collapsing USSR and […]
A Blue Plaque commemorating the historic 1965 Freedom Ride advocating for Aboriginal rights. Photo: Heritage NSW.
AN opportunity exists to help preserve and honour history by nominating inspiring people and defining moments that have helped shape the state of New South Wales. The NSW Government is inviting everyone, from individuals to community organisations, to share a story that deserves to be immortalised with a Blue Plaque. There are more than 70 […]
Players receive commemorative jerseys after playing 50 competition games in junior rugby league for the Myall River Hawks. Photos: Supplied by Myall River Hawks JRLC. Players receive commemorative jerseys after playing 50 competition games in junior rugby league for the Myall River Hawks. Photos: Supplied by Myall River Hawks JRLC. Players receive commemorative jerseys after […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I would like to respond to John Blackbourn regarding his ‘candid view on Canada and cannabis’ (NOTA, 14/7/26). Hey mate. How long did you spend in Canada? Did you get past the tourist spots? There are 41 million of us, how many did you talk to? Most of us are […]
Dawn Jones, Mal Motum (President Tea Gardens RSL Sub Branch) & Lorraine Murphy. Gareth celebrating his 70th Birthday. WEEKENDING 02.08.26 This week’s sponsor Coolrite Air Conditioning Ladies Tuesday Bowls 28.07.26 This day saw 20 ladies form 10 teams of pairs to play in the Yearly RSL Pairs Competition. This tournament is a direct result of […]
Maxine Mitchell, Dawn Wiggins and Di Rumble Dickson were our Tuesday Monthly Medal winners for August.
Saturday’s Medal Winners Tanya Sinclair and Angela Clipperton were all smiles Maxine Mitchell, Dawn Wiggins and Di Rumble Dickson were our Tuesday Monthly Medal winners for August. SATURDAY game was the Monthly Medal for our 27 starters, with some great scores from the top 3 players over the field: Angela Clipperton on 71, Tanya Sinclair […]
ANOTHER difference that I found interesting while in Canada was their treatment of the drinking age restriction of 18 years, while it remains at 21 in the USA just over the border. Canada has a very liberal policy of allowing the purchase and use of marijuana, but I’m not aware of that being age restricted, […]
IMAGINE a place where nothing can escape – not even light. It sounds like science fiction, but these strange objects really do exist. They are called black holes, and they are among the most mysterious things in the universe. We can’t see a black hole because it gives off no light. Instead, we find them […]
AN urgency motion calling on the NSW Government to review new restrictions on councillors has been passed by Port Stephens Council, with elected representatives arguing the changes are making it harder to make informed decisions. The motion centres on the NSW Government’s updated Model Code of Meeting Practice, which governs how councils conduct their business. […]
