Mallabula Snack’N’Rap a resounding success Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 THE Snack'N'Rap event held recently at Mallabula was a wonderful success, bringing together industry professionals, young people, councillors and volunteers to make the event possible. The event has been running for close to 12 years in Tilligerry. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE It was originally an event run by Port Stephens Council, but
Tilligerry set to advance after Council Amalgamation is not proceeding FEATURED Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 WITH the uncertainty of council amalgamation no longer an issue, it's full steam ahead for Tilligerry according to Councillor Steve Tucker. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “By not consulting those affected, the state government was taught a very bitter lesson when they lost the by-election in Orange. I don't think they will
John Clayton from Mallabula remembers falling victim to Ross River FEATURED Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 A DECADE or so back some 120 residents of Port Stephens (including three teachers at Tanilba Bay School) fell victim to the Ross River virus. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This disease can be hard to diagnose as the symptoms often mimic other medical conditions. A specific test is needed. A fever,
MotoX Legend Goes Jerky FEATURED Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 WHAT does an Australian MotoX legend do when injuries put him out of competitive racing at an early age? In the case of Luke George, he became a mentor for the next generation of riders and started his own 'Boot Camp' at the family property near the Oyster Cove turnoff. Or CLICK
Wild Weather Breaks Records Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 16, 2017February 16, 2017 THE Thermal Heat Index reading at Alan Gibson's Tanilba Bay weather station broke all records on Saturday 11 February. The THI is the combined measurement of temperature and humidity. In short, it is the heat the body experiences when the two factors combine. At 1.30pm it peaked at 56.1C. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT
Tilligerry Businesses Open Doors Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 16, 2017February 16, 2017 IN the case of two local families it's a matter of one door shutting and another one opening. For Geoff and Judy Camm, retirement means hooking up the caravan and becoming grey nomads as they explore the outback tracks. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE For the extended Bree family a great business opportunity
Tilligerry Oyster Shack giving something back for Cancer Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 16, 2017February 16, 2017 WELL known local businessman Garry Slater passed away some two years ago after a battle with cancer. He was 64. Since then his wife Kate has wanted to 'put something back' as she was greatly moved by the care he was given at Newcastle Private Hospital. All moneys collected will be forwarded to
Tanilba’s Ultimate Dance Expands FEATURED Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 16, 2017February 16, 2017 IT has been a big first week back for Tanilba Bay’s Ultimate Dance and Performing Arts with new equipment, classes and students. Saturdays enrolment day saw 40 new students come to register for the year, as well as over 100 returning students from last year. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE A large amount
Tips for avoiding heat stroke Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 26, 2017 With the thermal heat index (THI) soaring into the high forties, locals are warned to take precautions against heat stroke. According to one local GP (who wished to be unnamed) on very hot days, it is best to stay inside, keep the body hydrated and to use fans or the breeze
The Salt Ash Master Spy Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 26, 2017 Hideaway Estate Salt Ash was not named after Australia's most notorious Russian Spy but it very well could have been. You see, this is where Wally Clayton and his wife Peace spent their twilight years. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Walter Seddon Clayton was a committed communist who gathered top secret