Mambo Wanda Wetlands, Ramsar site Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - December 1, 2016 We need your help. A community forum was held on 27 November at Tomaree Community Centre, to discuss and raise awareness of the issues facing Mambo Wanda Wetlands and to propose a motion to nominate the area as a Ramsar site. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Guest Speaker, Dr Stuart Blanch, CEO, Hunter
Port Stephens Legacy shows appreciation Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - November 30, 2016December 1, 2016 Sixty-eight guests attended a special luncheon held at Wests Nelson Bay Diggers on Friday November 18 to show Port.... ...Stephens Legacy Group appreciation of the tireless efforts and generosity of its supporters throughout the year and their never ending efforts in fundraising. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Cheques for more than $38,000 were
Tomaree’s Liz Bergan, Ronald Bergan and Dave Kilroy of Him-Do Tae Kwon Do Academy win Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Sport by NOTA - November 30, 2016 Fourteen medals between three competitors! Six gold, seven silver and one bronze is the latest medal tally added to team Him-Do Tae Kwon Do. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Ronald Bergan, Liz Bergan and Dave Kilroy proudly displayed their haul of medals from their recent success at Pan Pacific Masters Games at Jupiter’s
Aboriginal Place Celebrations at Soldiers Point Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - November 30, 2016November 30, 2016 Six hectares of land at Soldiers Point was recently declared an Aboriginal Place following a 35 year battle to achieve it. This momentous achievement for the local Worimi people culminated in celebrations on Saturday 26 November at Spencer Park, Soldiers Point. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Worimi people, as well as the
36 Years of Dancing in the Bay with Robyn Yvette Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - November 30, 2016December 1, 2016 This coming weekend will be the 36th Annual Dance Concert for Robyn Yvette’s Dance and Talent Centre. The current dance studio is located in the heart of Salamander Bay and has been providing excellence in dance tuition in a fun and happy learning environment for 36 years. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The
Vandalism Blights Birubi Point Conservation Area Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - November 29, 2016 Vandals at Birubi Point are ruining valuable conservation work to a native habitat. The land, owned by the Worimi Local Aboriginal Council and managed by the Office of Environment and Heritage, is part of a conservation project to promote the regeneration of native flora in the area. Or CLICK FOR
Fingal Bay hosts most elite Lifesavers in the world at Summer of Surf FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - November 29, 2016November 29, 2016 The toughest, most elite lifesavers in the world faced each other for Round 3 of Summer of Surf at Fingal Bay on Sunday. The Summer of Surf is televised nationally on Australia’s premier sports network Fox Sports. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Capturing all of the action on the water and sand, the
Members of the Nelson Bay Community Honoured Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - November 26, 2016November 26, 2016 The Rotary Club of Nelson Bay recently honoured five non Rotarian members of the Port Stephens community in acknowledgment of their service to the community, with the title of Paul Harris Fellow. The Club donates $1000 US for each recipient and the foundation finances projects around the world. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT
Mambo Bid for International Profile Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - November 26, 2016November 28, 2016 A public forum will be held in Salamander Bay on how the Mambo Wanda Wetlands can be assessed under the Ramsar Convention. Dr Stuart Blanch, CEO of the Hunter Wetlands Centre, will discuss how this could provide stronger recognition, more funding for management and legal protection. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Ramsar
Joan Shannon from Corlette is retiring, Westpac Helicopter Volunteer Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - November 25, 2016 Joan Shannon is retiring at 79 years young. Westpac Rescue Helicopter volunteers recently bid farewell to the long-time serving volunteer from Corlette. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Mrs Shannon started volunteering 20 years ago with her husband (Dec), and at 79 years she has decided to call it a day. Mrs Shannon said there
