Probus Port Stephens step out to the tune of Kinky Boots FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 23, 2017 IT’S been another busy month for the members of the Probus Club of Port Stephens. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The group has been out and about again attending their meetings and participating in various activities. Guest Speaker at the monthly meeting was Monte Dwyer, who is best remembered as the weather man
Tragedy in Arusha spurs Port Stephens family to fundraise FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 23, 2017 A HORRIFIC tragedy in Arusha, Tanzania has inspired Corlette mother and businesswoman Lauren Chircop to fundraise for the grief-stricken community. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The final year pupils from the Lucky Vincent school (believed to be aged between 12 and 14) were on their way to take mock exams at another
Brown Town for Murray’s Brewery Port Stephens FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 22, 2017 LOCAL brewer Murray’s, based at Bobs Farm, is taking part in this year’s GABS (Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular) Festival. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE It kicked off in Melbourne on 19 May, then goes to Sydney on the 27 May and Auckland on 16 June. Each brewer is asked to produce a ‘festival
Salamander Bay Fire Station raises public awareness FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 22, 2017May 23, 2017 SATURDAY saw the doors of Salamander Bay Fire Station being flung open to the public for its annual fire awareness event. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Crowds flocked to the family event to learn about fire safety and the latest home safety equipment; to chat with firefighters and of course, to enjoy
Port Stephens Whale watching season begins FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 17, 2017May 18, 2017 MAY through to November will see plenty of opportunities for whale watching in Port Stephens. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Did you know that we have the largest Marine Park in New South Wales with approximately 98,200 ha, named the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park. Take a short walk to Tomaree Headland,
Make it a Mah-Jong Meeting with Fingal Probus Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 17, 2017 ONE of the great things about joining a Probus Club is the friendship and fellowship. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE And then there’s the fun when you find members who have the same interests as yourself. This is how Fingal Bay Probus Club formed their Mah-Jong group, with just a few fans to
Koala hospital and tourism facility gets unanimous backing from Port Stephens Council Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 17, 2017 PORT Stephens Council has unanimously backed a plan to build and operate a $3 million koala hospital and tourism facility at Treescape Holiday Park, One Mile Beach. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This one-of-a-kind facility is a joint initiative between Council and Port Stephens Koalas in response to challenges facing the region’s
Pool Maintenance Port Stephens Pools Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 17, 2017 DURING winter, the three Port Stephens Council owned aquatic centres close for maintenance on a rotational basis. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This staggering is organised so that dedicated swimmers and those who need year-round daily training always have somewhere to swim. Tilligerry Aquatic Centre will be first in the cycle and will
Nelson Bay Bridge Club Celebrates 20th Anniversary at West Diggers RSL Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 NELSON Bay’s WESTS Diggers RSL Social Bridge Club recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a Roaring Twenties themed function. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Around 80 past and present members attended to join in with the celebrations. When Founding President Ron Young moved to Nelson Bay in 1996, the only Bridge club in
Take 3 initiative to clean up Port Stephens waterways Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 16, 2017 A recent CSIRO study estimates more than 150 million pieces of rubbish litter Australia’s sand and shores. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The most common item was plastic following a rapid growth in global plastic production. This has a disastrous effect on some 600 marine species who then consume what researchers term as
