DEAR News Of The Area, WE live in turbulent times. Internationally we’ve got US President Trump “The Wrecker” trashing treaties and world economic and financial systems, the Ukraine fighting for its life against Putin “The Russian Murderer”, China threatening Taiwan and dissent everywhere. Locally we’ve got the federal election coming up with Albo versus Dutton, […]
Nelson Bay’s talented flanker Sam Rocher shows his lineout skills during the recent trial match against Quirindi Lions at Bill Strong Oval. Photo: Amber Barber.
“ANOTHER year, another title challenge” is the motto for Nelson Bay Gropers’ top grade men’s rugby squad in 2025. Rocked by their shock exit in last year’s Hunter Suburban Rugby first grade preliminary final, the Gropers are a club on a mission this season and regaining the Presidents Cup premiership trophy is high on the […]
Reverend Richard Goscombe.
LOCAL leaders of the Anglican Church are calling for a “season of hope” on the back of Easter. Reverend Richard Goscombe from the Parish of Bulahdelah and Tea Gardens with Karuah, said the national initiative is called “Hope25”. “When I ask people what they hope for, some say ‘not much’ with a grim face, as […]
Boat Harbour’s Amy Squires achieved her first-ever hole-in-one during the Riversdale Cup at Victoria’s second oldest golf course.
CAPTURING your first ever hole-in-one is the dream of any prospective golfer. To achieve the feat at the age of eighteen at the second oldest golf club in Victoria was a special moment for Boat Harbour’s rising star Amy Squires during the recent Riversdale Cup tournament in Melbourne. Competing in the women’s event, Amy finished […]
Over Easter you will find me in ‘Stinkpot’ in front of the Outer Light.
THE holidays are upon us and the good news for those who are hoping to catch a fish is that conditions are perfect. The beaches are alive with salmon, whiting and winter bream. Mullet are travelling north on their annual breeding cycle in huge numbers accompanied by a few predatory sharks. Mostly Grey Nurses, the […]
DEAR News Of The Area, WHEN Peter Dutton announced that 41,000 Public Servants would lose their jobs under his government I began to ponder who they are and why the current government had re-employed them. Many had been moved to much more costly roles as consultants, and the current government actually saved money putting them […]
The international terminal is nearing completion.
NEWCASTLE Airport’s first ever aerobridge has been installed, as the facility prepares to officially become an international port of entry to Australia in August 2025. A new baggage carousel and key terminal finishes have also been completed. Interim CEO Andrew Warrender said watching the 31-tonne, 20-metre-long aerobridge being installed was an emotional moment. “The aerobridge’s […]
THE surprise sequel The Accountant 2 is being released this week, nine years after the first entry and reuniting director Gavin O’Conner with writer Bill Dubuque along with stars Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson and J.K. Simmons. Affleck is the titular “Accountant” – a man who manages finances for international criminal cartels, but insists […]
