Hon Troy Grant MP shows support of Marine Rescue Port Stephens FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 14, 2017 DEMONSTRATING genuine support for Marine Rescue Port Stephens (MRPS), Hon Troy Grant, MP, spent two hours at the facility on Wednesday. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Although the rain hampered the view, Mr Grant is familiar with the area as this is where his parents lived for many years. Mr Grant was given
Chris Michalak embraces his life-long surfing passion Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 14, 2017 CHRIS Michalak is back home juggling his ‘trade’ and fundraising for his life-long passion of surfing, and with his current ranking in the top 200, this makes him eligible for entry into the higher sanctioned events. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Chris told News Of The Area, “Having a great start to
Proposed NDIS Changes to Disability Services provision at Ngioka Centre FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 13, 2017 COMMUNITY group volunteers of Landcare and Tidy Towns from Port Stephens have strongly opposed potential changes at the Ngioka Centre, Little Beach. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Steve Bernasconi of Port Stephens Council, told News Of The Area, “The purpose of the Ngioka Centre is to first and foremost provide a disability
Naturefest, a Festival Of Nature Nelson Bay Style Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 9, 2017 WHALE watching, and celebrating ‘all things nature’ in Port Stephens is the concept behind Naturefest from 1 June to 15 July. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Naturefest encompasses a range of activities in June and is celebrating with the world on a stage with Paddle for the Planet on 3 June, World
Locals Get Footloose at the Blue Water Country Music Festival in Nelson Bay FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 9, 2017 IT’S time to don the denim, drag out your boots and kick up your heels at the 2017 Blue Water Country Music Festival. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE If you are interested in seeing local talent, this year the Blue Water Country Music Festival has a stage full of it. Festival favourites Footloose
Salamander Men’s Shed celebrates 10 years Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 8, 2017 SALAMANDER Bay Men’s Shed members downed tools and dined at Nelson Bay Bowling Club to celebrate 10 wonderful years of operation. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Guests of honour included members of the original committee, Dave Sams, Baden Milne, Mark Freeman and Bob Freeman, and special guest David Helmers from the Australian
New Lifeguard Facility at One Mile Beach Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 8, 2017 PRELIMINARY works are underway on a new Lifeguard Facility at One Mile Beach, designed to increase the safety and oversight of beachgoers. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The new surf life saving facility will replace the existing facility, which does not adequately meet the requirements of lifeguards. Brock Lamont, Council's Community and Recreation
Exercise key to fighting depression for Avril Dinham Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 8, 2017 AVRIL Dinham of Nelson Bay has struggled with depression for many years. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Reaching a point where she was aware that she needed help, she sought the assistance and support of family, friends and her general practitioner. Being on medication for some time, and blaming the medication for weight
Soldiers Point Dance group plan July dinner dance FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 8, 2017June 8, 2017 WITH a long history, going back a quarter of a century, Soldiers Point Ballroom and New Vogue dance group are planning their July dinner dance, and this year’s theme is ‘dress blue’. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The dinner dance is an opportunity for dancers to get glammed up, share a meal
Port Stephens Koalas Fundraiser a sell out Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 7, 2017 PORT Stephens Koalas (PSK) hosted a sold-out fundraiser at Horizons Golf Club on Saturday, raising an amazing $12,000 on the night. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Generous donations for raffle prizes, support from local business and, of course, those in attendance all contributed to the success of the event. “The organisation was formed
