Port Stephens Council reply to seaweed issue Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - January 18, 2017 Port Stephens Council has replied to the the issue regarding seaweed which has continued to wash ashore at Birubi Beach over the holiday period. Council's Community and Recreation Co-ordinator, Brock Lamont reiterated previous public statements in clarifying that the beached seaweed is a natural process, as is its eventual return to
Medowie RFS firefighter Darryl Luck will Stair Climb to honour fallen colleagues Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - January 18, 2017 While we all swelter in the heat, hide in the air conditioning and wish for cooler days, Medowie RFS firefighter Darryl Luck is training in his firefighting gear any spare moment he gets when not fighting fires. The 47-year-old has been a member of the Medowie brigade for 14 years, and
Probus celebrates Past President Fred Burton’s 100th Birthday Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - January 18, 2017January 18, 2017 The Probus Club of Port Stephens is back on deck for 2017. The first meeting of the year was a very special one. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Longtime member Fred Burton, former gun snooker player and a past President, is turning 100 years old this month. Fred’s fellow Probus friends helped him celebrate
Back to Business for Myall Organisations Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - January 17, 2017 Now christmas and the New Year celebrations are all over and done with, it’s back to business for many of the Myall Community Associations. Last Friday the Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens Progress Association held a very successful sausage sizzle in the Surf Club carpark at Bennetts Beach. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “The sizzle
MidCoast Council Announces Closure of Nabiac Saleyards Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong Nabiac, Coolongolook by NOTA - January 17, 2017January 18, 2017 Nabiac Saleyards have been in use for 23 years for the sale of cattle by producers all around the Myall Coast - Bulahdelah, Karuah and surround farms. On 4 January MidCoast Council announced the closure of the yards. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “We have undertaken an independent audit and the
Irrawang High School Drum Corp perform to talented beat FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae, Tomago by NOTA - January 17, 2017January 17, 2017 If you’re looking for a fun, creative and musical outlet for your son or daughter this year at Irrawang High School, their talented Drum Corp group is certainly worth looking into. The group performed to many and varied crowds in multiple towns and states in 2016, and created a wonderful reputation
Anjah Jedniuk, Medowie, donates hair for children with cancer Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - January 17, 2017 In 2016, approximately 650 children aged between zero and fourteen were newly diagnosed with a form of cancer. One young resident with a heart of gold decided she would try and do something to help. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Ten-year-old Medowie Christian School student Anjah Jedniuk wanted to do something that was
Myall Art & Craft say Thank You Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - January 17, 2017 No sooner have the members of the Myall Community Art and Craft Centre signed off on their three day annual Exhibition than they are planning for their next event. But first, the Art and Craft members have a few thankyous to pass on. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “This year’s 2017 Exhibition would
Mateship over a Barbie FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - January 17, 2017 The Australian ‘barbie’ tradition is famous. We look forward to our weekend breaks and the great Aussie barbecue is such a big part of our leisure time. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE We invite friends and family to our homes or we go to theirs and we share some chops, steaks or sausages
Bay locals share their Favourite Spots to Cool Down FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Photo Gallery by NOTA - January 17, 2017 When you want to know where the top spots are to cool off in heatwave conditions, the best people to ask are the locals. Fishermans Bay is a popular spot for families with young children, and also great for snorkel diving. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Local divers swim out to
