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…
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…
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 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…
The Yacaaba Centre is pleased to announce that their funding has been extended to June 2020. In 2014 a restructuring of the distribution of FaCS funding for homeless services resulted in a period of instability for the Yacaaba Centre and…
From restoring vandalised sites through to running events where young people can skate, Hip Hop and DJ, the Tomaree Youth Community Action group (TYCA) is all about collaborating with youth on projects they can relate to. “Empowering youth to fulfil…
“Living overseas for many years, amongst many nationalities, makes you realise how laid back Australians are. We are a unique and wonderful people. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Australia is stunningly beautiful and we are so lucky to live here.…
Just up from Little Beach is a thriving oasis of endemic plants housed in a community facility called the Ngioka Horticulture Therapy Centre. Ngioka specialises in local and other native plants suitable for the Port Stephens area. Or CLICK FOR…
Australia day revellers at Nelson Bay will be treated to a truly amazing experience to help celebrate the event’s 20th anniversary on Thursday, 26 January. Along with the many and varied activities at Fly Point, this year will feature for…
Port Stephens Council is seeking community input in the process of developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). The Disability Inclusion Action Plan will aim to help guide Port Stephens Council to improve access and inclusion for people with a…