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Friday, 24 April 2026
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By Andrea FERRARI NAMBUCCA Venturer Scouts outdid themselves at the Dragon Skin adventure challenge held over the Easter long weekend in Belanglo State Forest. Dragon Skin is the premier event in the NSW Venturer Scout calendar, bringing together up to a thousand participants from across Australia. Teams hike, navigate,
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The Nambucca Venturer Scouts team won ninth place at the Dragon Skin challenge.
New $65m flood recovery package for the Mid North Coast
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Highlights:
FOOTLOOSE
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FOOTLOOSE, Classic Anthems: Holding Out for a Hero, Let’s Hear It for the Boy, and of course, Footloose.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned coach transport, H2O, Lunch @ Sunnyside Tavern, chosen Ticket + fees
Itinerary:
Departing Port Bus around 08:30, we head down to the Sunnyside Tavern for lunch before arriving at the Civic Theatre, Newcastle for a showtime of 13:00. Upon completion of the show, we will load and go with a comfort stop on our way home.
Premium $353 A Reserve $320
Premium deposit $160 pp A Reserve deposit $130 pp The smash hit musical Footloose, will have you on your feet - it’s bold, it’s electric - and it’s the first time Australia’s seen a professional production of Footloose in over 20 years. Dig out the leg warmers, crank up the neon and get ready to dance as Footloose the Musical hits the Civic Theatre stage in a dazzling production from St Philip’s Christian College Newcastle. Set in a small Midwestern town where rock music and dancing are banned, Footloose follows Ren McCormack, a teen from Chicago who sets out to challenge the township’s strict rules and bring the beat back.
Friday, 24 April 2026
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