Remembering the Greats

As we enter 2017, it is good to look back over 2016 and the many people we lost throughout its year, those whose names have become a part of our lives and memories. Bay News Of The Area would like…

As we enter 2017, it is good to look back over 2016 and the many people we lost throughout its year, those whose names have become a part of our lives and memories. Bay News Of The Area would like…

The end of term at Tomaree High School saw the opening of the Growing Together Indigenous Garden. The project was carried out in collaboration with the Real Futures Foundation, a local charitable body that works with the two local high…

News of the area recently had a huge prize give-away which was launched at the beginning of the Summer holiday period. The giveaway was call “Four Huge Events” and like some of the stories we publish that go online, the…

Nelson Bay and Port Stephens will host the 2017 Bluewater Country Music Festival on the June long weekend, Friday June 9 to Monday June 12, with a brand new and exciting format. The 2017 festival will see a range of…

Marine rescue Port Stephens (MRPS) volunteers do their jobs professionally and save lives on the water. With its sophisticated equipment and ideal location, Port Stephens LAC intend using this facility as an Emergency Operations Centre for emergencies and natural disasters…




[Darts] Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club By Luke BOYD Thursday 22 December 2016 played host to the latest social darts evening. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The mixed doubles winners were Darren Rapley and Trevor Peirson. The mixed doubles…
An increase in motorists speeding along Kingfisher Avenue in Hawks Nest has prompted a request for police to enforce the 50km/h speed limit. Figures recently released by MidCoast Council show a top speed of 150.9km/h was recorded 50 metres east…