Remember When: The Dominey Family
Life was tough in the 1930s during the depression years and, like so many, the Dominey Family lost their home in Cessnock. Sam and Leila Dominey had six children between the ages of two and 12 when they made their…
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Man charged following high speed pursuit in Anna Bay
A man has been charged following a pursuit in Port Stephens last weekend. About 9.15pm on Saturday 21 January, officers from Port Stephens Local Area Command were patrolling Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay, when they allegedly saw a Ford Falcon…
Harbourside Haven: 8th Annual Eminent Residents Awards
Australia Day January 26 will see the 8th Annual Eminent Residents Awards at Harbourside Haven. The excitement mounts as this year sees two recipients of these prestigious awards. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The afternoon begins in celebration of Australia…
Work for the Dole staff assist the community
Are you a not-for-profit organisation that requires staff? Maybe the Australian Work for the Dole Services can help you. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Workskil Australia is a national not-for-profit employment services organisation who is also a jobactive provider with…
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Needs Your Help
Generally, it is not until we need emergency assistance that we give much thought to the services we are fortunate to have in this country. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is one such service, first established in 1975 and known as…
Forum to bring change to a damaged industry
The death of Baron, the greyhound who passed away under the care of kennel owners, will not be in vain. His devastated, but determined, owners have this week contacted News Of The Area to discuss a forum that has been…
Nelson Bay Golf Club Highlights and Results
[Golf] Nelson Bay Golf Club By David and Rhona BIRSS Highlights of the Week Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Julie Newsham achieved the difficult task of a Hole-in-One on the 11th hole. By doing so she won a $500 prize…
Dynamic Brekky Jock Rock Radio Host in the Bay
The air was electrifying when Bay News Of The Area spent time with Reg Dowton, the spirited, animated and energetic brekky jock rock radio host at Bay FM 88 Port Stephens. Reg Dowton has lived on the Tomaree Peninsula for…
Bega Deal makes Australians happy little vegemites again
There is nothing more Australian than waking up on Australia Day to a hot piece of toast smeared with lashings of butter and Vegemite. Men at Work sung about a vegemite sandwich in their famous hit song “Down Under” and…
Tomaree Peninsular Photography Club’s Exhibition
Tomaree Peninsular Photography Club’s annual exhibition held at Tomaree Library is in its final weeks. Events Co-ordinator Vikki Ferrier of Salamander Bay, said, “This is the fourth successful year at the library and it gives members an opportunity to showcase…