Whales Sighted at Port Stephens Naturefest FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 31, 2017 THE first humpback whale of the 2017 whale watching season has been sighted. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Moonshadow’s Crew Member Evie and Captain, Terry could not contain their excitement when they spotted the young whale two miles offshore between Boondelbah and Little Island. There have been whispers of sightings over the past
Cole, Passfield and Brothers3 Return as popular favorites to Nelson Bay’s Blue Water Country Music Festival Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 31, 2017 THE Blue Water Country Music Festival is set to have feet tapping, with festival favourites galore returning for the event. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Beccy Cole, Steve Passfield and Brothers3 return to the Bay Festival this year. Beccy will perform on Sunday night of the festival at Soldiers Point Bowling Club and
Uncovering your inner Artist at the Art Shack Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 31, 2017 THE Art Shack in Salt Ash has evolved to where it is today from humble beginnings and a story of healing by its owner Deborah Parker. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Deborah’s art began when she was 27 years old, after surviving a mishap that resulted in a disability. Deborah was introduced to
Nelson Bay Golf Club Rises from Ashes Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 30, 2017 THE $10 million resurrection of Nelson Bay Golf Club’s clubhouse is on track and on budget according to sales and marketing manager Natalie Kelly, with the facility due to open at the end of July. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The former clubhouse was engulfed by flames on Father’s Day 2015, but
Can’t Keep a Good Man Down, Charlie Brown Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 30, 2017 LOCAL residents can relive childhood memories of Charlie Brown and see our young performers grace the stage with Jasmine Phipps from Corlette and Jack Twelvetree from Medowie in the upcoming production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at the Young People’s Theatre in Hamilton. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Charlie Brown
Nelson Bay Dancers Winners at Winter Eisteddfod Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 30, 2017 SEQUINS, tutus, and makeup: the essential trappings for Eisteddfods. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Nelson Bay Dance students have added wins at the Winter Eisteddfod to the year’s successes. Competing at three Dance Eisteddfods so far this year, the girls and boys who train at Taylors Beach have added to their long list
Nelson Bay Celebrates The Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea in Style FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 BAY locals gathered and shared for the Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE A fundraising event was held at the Little Beach Boathouse raising vital funds in the fight against cancer. Alicia Cameron of Little Beach Boathouse told News Of The Area, “Little Beach Boathouse and A Beautiful
Port Stephens Marine Rescue receives funding boost Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 24, 2017May 24, 2017 PARLIAMENTARY Secretary for the Central Coast Hunter, Scot MacDonald has congratulated Marine Rescue Port Stephens Unit on receiving $12,800 in grants. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Mr MacDonald said the Emergency Volunteer Support Scheme, a joint State-Commonwealth Government program, assists organisations with the recruitment costs, retention and training of volunteers working in
Nelson Bay IGA helps Women with Cancer FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 24, 2017 NELSON Bay IGA recently donated $2500 to Port Stephen’s Women’s Cancer Support Group (PSWCSG Inc). Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The donation was made from Nelson Bay IGA’s Community Chest. Over $75 million has been donated to community organisations in the past 13 years via IGA's Community Chest. Community Chest is a venture whereby
Paddle For The Planet kicks off Port Stephens Naturefest Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 23, 2017 THE inaugural Port Stephens Paddle for Planet is supported by Port Stephens Tourism and will be one of the opening events for the popular Naturefest festival which runs from 1 June to 16 July, 2017. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Paddle for the Planet is a global paddling relay, uniting paddlers, creating
