Nelson Bay Probus Club – A great social connection FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016 THE Probus Club of Port Stephens is a mixed gender membership base for retired or semi-retired singles and couples who enjoy fun, friendship and fellowship. Probus is a worldwide organisation that originated in the United Kingdom in 1965. The first Probus Club in Australia was formed in 1976. Nelson Bay has its very
Nelson Bay Harriett’s was founded 8 years ago by Shoal Bay resident Clare Van Doorn FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016 YOU may have heard of ‘Eat Pray Love’ but we have our very own Run Walk Eat Wine every month here in Nelson Bay. Nelson Bay Harriett’s was founded 8 years ago by Shoal Bay resident Clare Van Doorn. The group is an independent offshoot of ‘Hash House Harriers’ which originated in
Yacaaba Centre Nelson Bay the pick for Narelle Richards FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016 NARELLE Richards a local landscaping student is seeking help from community members as she completes her Diploma in Landscape Design. Narelle has decided to plan her final assessment, within the grounds of the Yacaaba Centre, Nelson Bay. A centre close to her heart. Narelle said, “I know of many who have benefitted from
Sammi and Aaron Whatmore pass through Nelson Bay FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016 RESOURCEFUL and adventurous is how to describe Sammi and Aaron Whatmore who are currently travelling around Australia. Originally from Smokey Town, near Ballarat, Melbourne, they are spending some relaxing time in Nelson Bay before heading to Gin Gin, Queensland, where they will take possession of their new wheels. Experienced in buying and
Baylife Church at Anna Bay pack birth kits for Uganda FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016 A CLEAN birthing kit costs less than a cup of coffee but can save the lives of women and babies. Saturday 24 September Baylife Church Women hosted a very unusual event. It was the result of fundraising events throughout the year from which $2000 was raised to fund the provision of 400
Nelson Bay and Tomaree residents in Australia’s Biggest Child Protection Challenge Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016 BAY Residents celebrated the 20th Anniversary of White Balloon Day by taking part in Australia’s Biggest Child Protection Challenge. White Balloon Day is Bravehearts’ key awareness campaign supported by communities across Australia to help educate, empower and protect Aussie kids from child sexual assault. Bravehearts is established with a vision to prevent
Port Stephens Council funding for accident hotspots Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016 FOUR major road safety projects will be implemented in Port Stephens this financial year, thanks to successful funding applications under the Federal Black Spot Program and the NSW Government Safer Roads Program. The Black Spot Program is part of the federal government's commitment to reducing crashes on Australian roads, with projects
Buchanan Clan, Clans on the Coast in Nelson Bay, included Major Stephen Buchanan Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016 THE recent gathering of the Clans at Nelson Bay saw Major Stephen Buchanan carry the Chieftain’s Sword for the Day. The sword is presented to the incoming Chieftain whose name will subsequently be engraved on the sword. Major Buchanan said, “This gathering is an opportunity to explore, discover, talk about and celebrate
Famous Composer and Conductor Regular Visitor to Port Stephens FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 6, 2016 OUR Blue Water Wonderland of Port Stephens attracts an array of visitors to our shores every year. The past week brought about a chance meeting and introduction to Mr Lee Bracegirdle. Lee had stopped to view a Koala that had chosen to perch itself snugly in the branches of a gumtree overhanging
Man at Corlette falls off roof, suspected serious head injury Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - October 5, 2016October 5, 2016 The Westpac rescue helicopter is currently at Salamander Bay to pick up a 40 yo male who has suffered suspected serious head injuries. The man fell 4 metres from a roof and hit his head on a pallet of bricks at a construction site at Corlette. He is currently being stabilised by
