Auxiliary Angels of Tomaree Hospital Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2017 QUIETLY beavering away in the Bay is a band of dedicated volunteers making people’s stay at Tomaree Community Hospital a more comfortable experience. In existence since the 1950s, when the hospital was in its old location near the Community Arts Centre, the Tomaree Auxiliary currently has 53 members. These unsung heroes raise
Council approves students’ proposal for Indigenous Culture Garden Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae, Tomago by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2017 OUR Catholic feeder primary school for Medowie’s future Catherine McAuley College, St.Brigid’s Primary School, has had a special week at school, inviting Aboriginal elders and community members to help them to open their new Indigenous Cultural Garden. Medowie and Tilligerry Indigenous students who attend St Brigid’s were a part of this
Salamander Bay Music Showcase with Author Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 15, 2017 RAIN failed to dampen the spirits of those who attended Ron Gurr and Cindy Laura Mitchell’s first Bay Showcase which was held at the Waratah Room at the Tomaree Community Centre. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Author Cindy Laura Mitchell shared the story of the Dark Side of Revenge, her newly released
New Craft Printer for Myall Community Group FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 15, 2017 IT was a case of out with the old and in with the new at the Myall Community Art and Craft Centre last Friday. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The group now has a brand new etching press. At the same time the old press now has a brand new home at Bulahdelah
Estia Health Tea Gardens Family Fun Day a Success Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 14, 2017 On 13 May the local community came together to make the Estia Health Tea Gardens Family Fun Day a great success, with over $1200 raised for the local Lions Club. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Around 200 guests visited the home throughout the day. Activities and family-friendly entertainment included trash and treasure, line
Proposed NDIS Changes to Disability Services provision at Ngioka Centre FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 13, 2017 COMMUNITY group volunteers of Landcare and Tidy Towns from Port Stephens have strongly opposed potential changes at the Ngioka Centre, Little Beach. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Steve Bernasconi of Port Stephens Council, told News Of The Area, “The purpose of the Ngioka Centre is to first and foremost provide a disability
Police Forum for Tilligerry FEATURED Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 13, 2017 A COMMUNITY police forum is to be held at the Tilligerry RSL Club at 6pm on 20 June. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Residents from the peninsula, Salt Ash and Bobs Farm are urged to attend to express any concerns they may have about current policing and future directions for law enforcement in
Offical Opening of Bendigo Bank Agency in Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED Photo Gallery by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 13, 2017 THE message that Bendigo Bank is here for the community was loud and clear at last week’s official opening of the Bulahdelah Agency. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “We are proud to be part of the community,” Port Macquarie Branch Manager Kerry Lumby said. “We are hoping to be a long-term solution for
Free knitting classes for Red Zone residents Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 7, 2017 THE Community Wellbeing Program set up to assist those residents living in the government imposed ‘Red Zone’ are now offering a new class. Residents can now learn how to make knitted tooth fairies with all materials provided. The class takes place at the Port Stephens Church of Christ on Fridays from 10am
Dunedoo Bushfire Fundraiser in Tea Gardens Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 6, 2017 THE Myall Community has once again answered the call to help others with a charity bowls day for the victims of the Sir Ivan bushfire earlier this year. The town of Dunedoo may be 350 kilometres west as the crow flies, but it could be around the corner when it comes
