TYCA is calling for new committee members Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 20, 2017 ARE you interested in being part of a group passionate about helping to create positive and empowering activities for young people in Port Stephens? Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Tomaree Youth Community Action Incorporated (TYCA) is keen for new volunteers to join their committee to help youth fulfil their potential. The organisation’s Annual
The Carpinator visits students at St Philip’s Christian College Salamander Bay Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 20, 2017 STUDENTS at St Philip’s Christian College studying science in Year 7 have been studying Carp in the Murray Darling Basin. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Matt Barwick, coordinator of the Commonwealth Government National Carp Control Plan (NCCP), came to speak with the students about his current work, and his hopes for increased
DA approval to see a Building Boom in Nelson Bay FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 20, 2017 BUILDING works are set to boom in Nelson Bay after Council approved a six storey residential flat building for the vacant site on the corner of Church and Donald Streets. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The building will comprise of 17 apartments including, a one-bedroom apartment; nine two bedroom apartments including one
Probus Club of Fingal Bay in Port Stephens up close with snake Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 19, 2017 SNAKES made a surprise visit to the Probus Club of Fingal Bay’s July meeting. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Guest presenter Teresa Purnell brought one of the snakes on which she based her PhD project at the University of Newcastle. Teresa said, “So often when people realise snakes are involved, half the audience
Port Stephens Aboriginal Place Birubi Point, plan for future Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 19, 2017 BIRUBI Point is a beautiful place in Port Stephens of cultural significance to the Worimi people. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Birubi Point has been sanctioned as an Aboriginal Place by the NSW Government, ensuring it is protected. The extensive archaeological material of Birubi Point Aboriginal Place is a site for teaching current
Anna Bay Scouts plan trip to Norfolk Island Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 19, 2017 ANNA Bay Scouts and Venturers are planning a very special trip, and they need a little generosity to help them to get there. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE On Friday 19 January 2018, they are hoping to fly to Norfolk Island for one week. During their stay, they will learn about the history
Chartres Cathedral inspired labyrinth at Iluka Reserve Boat Harbour Port Stephens FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 19, 2017 AN amazing labyrinth has been created in Iluka reserve at Boat Harbour. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The painted labyrinth is in the style of Chartres Cathedral. Within the hour of the work being completed, adults and children were following the path. The labyrinth forms a walking meditation that is as ancient as Greek
$195 Billion in Government Spending in Defence Contracts Up For Grabs Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 19, 2017 PORT Stephens and Hunter manufacturers have joined together to explore how they can tap into the $195 Billion that the government will be spending in new defence equipment for land, sea and air over the next 10 years. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Forecasts suggest that there is a potential spend in
Port Stephens Redcycle Plastics at Coles and Woolworths Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 15, 2017 HAVE you noticed the red bins at Woolworths in Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay? Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Or the long bin at the back of the checkouts at Coles in Salamander Bay for various types of recycling? These are part of an initiative known as Redcycling which aims to recycle most
Youth Gets Say in Port Stephens Advisory Panels Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 15, 2017 YOUTH can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to formulating the direction of communities. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Port Stephens Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) was created in 2013 for young people to have their say and to guide strategy and policy that relates to them. The Port East chapter has been
