Amcal Plus pharmacists shave heads to raise funds for a client battling cancer Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 13, 2023 COMMUNITY spirit shone through in a big way this week as residents and local business gathered together to support a young mother in the fight for her life. Christian Hernandez of Amcal Plus at Salamander Bay led his team of pharmacists in shaving their heads to raise money for a member
Rotary Nelson Bay funds reflective garden for Tomaree Community Hospital Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2023 THE Rotary Club of Nelson Bay is building a sensory garden and reflective space at the Tomaree Community Hospital. The Club is responsible for funding and building the garden, which aims at enhancing patient wellbeing. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us
Recluse Place residents oppose plans for Alesco Senior College in their street Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2023 “TO be clear, I have no problems with Alesco’s mission,” said Matthew Clarke, a retired RAAF veteran who has lived on Recluse Place, Salt Ash for several years. “It’s great that they provide opportunities for kids who need help, but there are just too many problems trying to plant a program
Exhibition showcases Port Stephens’ participation in WWII Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2023 A NEW exhibition showcasing the part the region played in WWII has commenced at the Visitors Information Centre in Nelson Bay. “Although ANZAC Day is the impetus for the timing, the display is really to showcase the involvement of Port Stephens and Newcastle in defending the area during WWII,”
Small arms training at Salt Ash Weapons Range Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 5, 2023 RAAF Base Williamtown will be conducting surface live-fire activities using small arms at the Salt Ash Air Weapons Range (SAAWR). These activities will be conducted by No 1. Security Force, No. 26 Squadron and No. 4 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown intermittently throughout 2023, in support of continuation training for
Port Stephens FM celebrates 30 years behind the mic Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 5, 2023 WHEN media is increasingly moving online and facing the fickle attention of trends and algorithms, it may seem surprising that a community radio station staffed by volunteers is not only surviving but thriving after 30 years of broadcasting. Port Stephens FM president Phil Rosenberg doesn’t think that it is much of
ADVERTISING FEATURE: The Original Tea Gardens Ferry Advertising Feature Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 5, 2023 THE Original Tea Gardens Ferry operates a daily return ferry service between Nelson Bay and Tea Gardens. Crossing the bay is a must for visitors and locals to the blue water wonderland of Port Stephens and Myall Coast. The friendly and knowledgeable crew will provide informative commentary while you take in
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Holiday activities at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Advertising Feature Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 5, 2023 THESE School Holidays make a visit to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, a partnership between Port Stephens Council and Port Stephens Koala Hospital, a volunteer group that aims to provide the world best practice standards of care to sick, injured and orphaned koalas to give them the best opportunity to
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Be inspired at the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Advertising Feature Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 5, 2023 THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens cover an area of more than 130 hectares, much of which has been preserved as natural bushland. The Gardens are managed, maintained and developed by a non-profit company of volunteers. To welcome visitors, the Gardens have a Visitor Centre, cafe, gift shop and reference library.
Heritage church in Williamtown under threat from development Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 ST SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH – a heritage listed site in Williamtown – may become lost to its congregants due to development of the surrounding land. The chapel, which has stood at its site on Cabbage Tree Rd since 1927, falls within the Williamtown Special Activation Precinct, a plan intended to ‘deliver
