Myall Coast celebrates as New Year begins

by NOTA - January 6, 2017January 6, 2017

There were celebrations around the entire Myall Coast region last weekend as 2016 was farewelled and the New Year began. A slight drizzle of rain didn’t dampen festive spirits with large crowds flocking to venues throughout the area. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Live music at the clubs kept the masses entertained ensuring

Myall Coast residents share their 2017 New Year’s Resolutions

MidCoast LGA (overall news)

by NOTA - January 5, 2017

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Booral RFS and Bulahdelah Lions operate Driver Reviver sites at Brown’s Flat

by NOTA - January 5, 2017January 7, 2017

Brown’s flat rest areas were busy over the holiday period with hundreds of travellers taking advantage of the Driver Reviver stops located on both sides of the Pacific Highway. Volunteers from Bulahdelah Lions Club were stationed southbound and Booral Rural Fire Service members operated the 24-hour northbound site. Or

Remembering the Greats

Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas)

by NOTA - January 5, 2017

As we enter 2017, it is good to look back over 2016 and the many people we lost throughout its year, those whose names have become a part of our lives and memories. Bay News Of The Area would like to pay tribute by acknowledging some of these greats. Or

Tomaree High School Indigenous Garden Opens

by NOTA - January 5, 2017January 5, 2017

The end of term at Tomaree High School saw the opening of the Growing Together Indigenous Garden. The project was carried out in collaboration with the Real Futures Foundation, a local charitable body that works with the two local high schools – Tomaree and St Philip’s. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Students and

McDowell family from Soldiers Point win the Four Huge Events give-away

Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas)

by NOTA - January 5, 2017January 5, 2017

News of the area recently had a huge prize give-away which was launched at the beginning of the Summer holiday period. The giveaway was call “Four Huge Events” and like some of the stories we publish that go online, the reach and engagement was nothing short of ‘exploding’. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT

A little bit of Country comes to the Coast

Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas)

by NOTA - January 5, 2017

Nelson Bay and Port Stephens will host the 2017 Bluewater Country Music Festival on the June long weekend, Friday June 9 to Monday June 12, with a brand new and exciting format. The 2017 festival will see a range of Country Music Cruises heading out and

Marine Rescue Port Stephens, Volunteers doing their jobs professionally

Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas)

by NOTA - January 5, 2017

Marine rescue Port Stephens (MRPS) volunteers do their jobs professionally and save lives on the water. With its sophisticated equipment and ideal location, Port Stephens LAC intend using this facility as an Emergency Operations Centre for emergencies and natural disasters in Port Stephens. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The radio base is operated