YMCA Raymond Terrace to close down FEATURED Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae, Tomago by NOTA - June 29, 2016June 29, 2016 Port Stephens Council has expressed disappointment at the decision of YMCA NSW to cease operating its gymnasium in Raymond Terrace as of 22 July 2016. The YMCA has operated the facility, located in a Council-owned property on Sturgeon Street, since 2010. It informed members via email on Monday 27 June of
Federal Liberal Candidate Karen Howard helps launch pilot P-TECH program at Hunter River High School Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 21, 2016June 21, 2016 P-TECH will see a collaboration between Hunter River High, and locally based Williamtown (and surrounding area) businesses such as BAE Systems, Varley Group, Jetstar Airways, Ampcontrol and other local aerospace industries, aimed at providing new pathways for students to link to future employment opportunities. The pilot program is one of 12
Mercure Hotel Williamtown Airport, launches Mach One Restaurant Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - June 1, 2016 A new restaurant offering modern Australian cuisine is now open at Newcastle Airport. Mach One Restaurant and Bar is part of the Mercure Hotel and welcomes locals for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Simon Glover, the hotels general manager told News of The Area, “We offer an all day dining menu which
Sportz Cafe in Medowie has proved popular since it’s May 2015 opening Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - June 1, 2016June 1, 2016 Medowie has secured another new eating-out option with the 1recent opening of Sportz Café. Operator Carol Saunders has been delighted with the welcome the café has received so far, telling News Of The Area, “The Medowie community has been very supportive.” Moving from Sydney to operate the business, Ms Saunders, a former
Myall Street Bakery Cafe wins awards yet again at Newcastle Baking Show FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - May 5, 2016May 5, 2016 The Myall Street Bakery Café has produced some of the best-baked goods yet again, winning multiple awards at the Newcastle Baking Show last week. Traditionally known for its tasty pies, the popular bakery in Tea Gardens can now also boast the best sausage rolls and pastries in the Hunter Region after wins
Tea Gardens and Pacific Palms Real Estate merge means increased market exposure FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - April 20, 2016April 20, 2016 Tea Gardens Real Estate and Pacific Palms Real Estate have merged forces to establish the Pacific Coast Real Estate network. The new network, supported by 12 fully licenced Real Estate Agents across two offices, has a focus on improving sales, leasing and holiday rentals for buyers, sellers and investors. With added strength of
Loooks Consulting is now open in Tea Gardens Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - April 20, 2016 The long awaited official opening of LOOOKS Consulting took place on Wednesday 13 April, at their Yalinbah Street location in Tea Gardens. Several guests from Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest were invited to have a complimentary skin analysis and facial as part of the opening. “All guests were invited to discuss any skin
Barnaby Joyce delivers win for Small Business FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - March 24, 2016 Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has congratulated Nationals Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce on delivering a significant win for small business after Federal Cabinet supported major changes to misuse of market power provisions in the Competition and Consumer Act (CCA). The Nationals have fought to secure these protections
Charmian Seil has opened a new legal firm in Tea Gardens Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest has a new local permanent solicitor in town ready to service its community. Charmian Seil moved to Tea Gardens in early 2015 after working for various law firms in Sydney and Newcastle. Charmian is married to Uwe Seil who has for the past 12 years donated his time
Karuah oyster farmers are back in business FEATURED Karuah, North Arm Cove by NOTA - February 18, 2016 January is normally a hectic period for most local businesses, and more often than not it also proves to be the most profitable few weeks of the year with a steady flow of visitors. One attraction for holiday makers is of course Karuah’s famous oysters, but due to the heavy rains experienced