The story of Cindy and Ron Gurr from Nelson Bay Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 3, 2017 THIS week, Bay News Of The Area had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Cindy and Ron Gurr in their Nelson Bay home. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Originally hailing from Zimbabwe, the pair met when they began dating at the age of 16 and 17 years of age. After several
Mayoral Academic Scholarships for Port Stephens FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 3, 2017 PORT Stephens Council Mayor Bruce Mackenzie joined with representatives of eleven local businesses to present a total of $28,000 to support local students at a special ceremony Thursday night. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Fourteen deserving recipients each received $2,000 under the 2017 Mayoral Academic Scholarships program, helping students in their first year
International Women’s Day, guest speaker at Soldiers Point Bowling Club Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Women's Day, March 8, 2017, is a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This year’s agenda encourages women to have an active part in changing the world around them through numerous methods including challenging bias and inequality by boycotting
Port Stephens Big Fish Competition raises funds for Glenn Dickson Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 3, 2017 OVER 50 competitors entered the Big Fish Competition in Nelson Bay to compete for prizes and raise money for shark attack victim Glenn Dickson. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Mr Dickson was attacked while spearfishing off Hinchinbrook Island in Far North Queensland. He later had his leg amputated. Competitors raced to familiar dive spots
NSW Game Fishing Association Interclub Tournament starts in Port Stephens FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 2, 2017 THE 54th edition of the NSW Game Fishing Association Interclub Tournament began on Friday and culminated with Ladies Day on Monday. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The tournament is the biggest game fishing tournament in the Southern Hemisphere with 132 boats registered this year. “Fishing has been slow to moderate and at the
Tomaree Primary School, School Captains and School Executive Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 2, 2017 Rylee Moses Kinkaid, School Captain, told News Of The Area, “For me, I wanted to be a leader and a role model for others at the school. I will wait to see how the role develops to see where I can make positive changes, I think it would be nice
World Day of Prayer hosted by Beachside Church at Taylors Beach Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 2, 2017 THE World Day Of Prayer takes place Friday March 3, and is a worldwide movement of Christian Women of many traditions, in more than 170 countries, coming together for a day of prayer each year. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Women are drawn together from different races, cultures and traditions in order
St Philip’s Christian College’s House Captains of 2017 Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 1, 2017March 1, 2017 St Philip’s Christian College’s 2017 House Captains REPRESENTATIVES for the Sports Captains of St Philip’s Christian College took time out of their busy day to share some insight into why they put their hand up for the position. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Maddie Brennan, Year 11, Fingal House. “I will be focussing on
Anna Bay Public School Senior Students Tennis 8-week Program Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 1, 2017 THE Anna Bay Public School Senior Students Tennis 8-week Program beginning Term Two, aims to give a total of eight professional tennis lessons for each student. Garry Custer, a professional Tennis Coach, is assisted on the courts with the assigned class teacher and three or four responsible adult volunteers. Or CLICK FOR
Funds flow at Fingal Bay Sports Club Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 1, 2017 THE champagne flowed at Fingal Bay Sports Club last week, but in between the frivolity, guests received a sobering message about the important rescue operations conducted by Marine Rescue Port Stephens. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Patrons were treated to a champagne lunch with money from meals and raffles going towards this