75th Anniversary of Fort Tomaree Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - January 10, 2017 This year commemorates the 75th Anniversary of World War II. On 19 February 1942, 188 Japanese planes were launched against Darwin, whose harbour was full of Allied ships. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE It was the largest Japanese attack since Pearl Harbour, 7 December 1941. June 1942 saw Tomaree Mountain turned into a massive
Godbold Croons for audiences at Fingal Bay Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - January 9, 2017January 9, 2017 Godbold is a frontman with a chameleon-like voice. He is playing at Fingal Bay Sport Club this Wednesday 11 January from 6.00 to 9.00 pm. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE He can play it straight, crooning Save The Last Dance For Me by Michael Buble or All Night Long by Lionel Richie. But
How To Survive The School Holidays in the Bay Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - January 8, 2017 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Love them, hate them or both! Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Six weeks stretch out ahead like a taut elastic band. How to keep our little darlings occupied and happy before we ourselves descend into crisis mode, counting the days until school starts again. This reporter was monumentally pleased not to have
Stigma, alcoholism and Salamander’s Al-Anon Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - January 6, 2017 Stigma around alcoholism is a barrier which we need to remove in order for those affected to be comfortable seeking the support and guidance necessary for recovery. Al-Anon Family Groups is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope with each other. Or CLICK FOR
Ryan Palmer, the man behind the public persona Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - January 6, 2017 Ryan Palmer has been working tirelessly for Nelson Bay over the past several years. He has a huge public profile and News Of The Area had the opportunity to sit down with Ryan to find out more about the man behind the public persona. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Ryan Palmer's
Paddy Twohill takes reins at 100.9 PSFM. Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - January 6, 2017January 6, 2017 Popular daytime presenter Paddy Twohill has been overwhelmingly elected by members as President of the area’s only community radio station, 100.9 PSFM. Retiring President Mr George Anderson acknowledged Mr Twohill as an excellent choice to take on the role for the next 12 months. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “Over the past
Holiday time brings employment opportunities on the Tomaree Peninsula Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - January 6, 2017 According to statistics recorded on the “Trading Economics” website, Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 5.6 to 5.7 percent in November 2016. It was the highest jobless rate since August as the economy added 39,100 jobs while the number of unemployed increased by 17,000. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Here on
Remembering the Greats Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - January 5, 2017 As we enter 2017, it is good to look back over 2016 and the many people we lost throughout its year, those whose names have become a part of our lives and memories. Bay News Of The Area would like to pay tribute by acknowledging some of these greats. Or
Tomaree High School Indigenous Garden Opens Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Photo Gallery by NOTA - January 5, 2017January 5, 2017 The end of term at Tomaree High School saw the opening of the Growing Together Indigenous Garden. The project was carried out in collaboration with the Real Futures Foundation, a local charitable body that works with the two local high schools – Tomaree and St Philip’s. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Students and
McDowell family from Soldiers Point win the Four Huge Events give-away Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - January 5, 2017January 5, 2017 News of the area recently had a huge prize give-away which was launched at the beginning of the Summer holiday period. The giveaway was call “Four Huge Events” and like some of the stories we publish that go online, the reach and engagement was nothing short of ‘exploding’. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT