From a career in wall and floor tiling, to living the dream on the Championship Tour (CT), and chasing his goals of becoming a World Champion surfer, life has been exciting for Chris Michalak. Chris started surfing at five years…
Sunday was St Michael’s leap year fair, and was great success for the school. The once in every four year event saw the whole town turn out for a wonderful family day. There was lots of fun to be had…
A new Award has been launched by NSW Police Superintendent Christopher Craner, at the Port Stephens LAC. When a distinguished Police Officer, former Police Inspector Ronald Firth, passed away, Superintendent Craner discovered he had been awarded an award for ‘good…
Each month, the Nelson Bay Rotarians chauffeur local residents to various locations sharing an afternoon of friendship and afternoon tea together called Project Neighbour. This month, Bay News Of the Area had the extreme privilege of interviewing some of the…
Looking for somewhere unique to have morning tea and lunch whilst giving back to the community? The Open Door Café is open from 10.30am to 2.30pm every Friday and is located at All Saints Church on the corner of Tomaree…
If you’ve recently noticed that the signage and name has changed at the Salamander Bay Shopping Centre, you would be right! Effective immediately, the centre has been incorporated into a store under the management of ‘Vicinity Centres’ who own and…
Kate Washington MP has called on Port Stephens Council to disclose the total cost to ratepayers of the Mayor’s failed BMX Bike track. In August 2015, 50 -60 truckloads of dirt was dumped in the car park of the Salt…
Birubi Point SLSC is proudly supporting women in our community by acting as a collection point for the “It’s In The Bag” initiative mentioned in last weeks Bay News Of The Area. The club is asking individuals and organisations to…
After being ejected from Parliament earlier this month, Federal Member for Paterson has called on the Turnbull Government to sort out its Defence ministerial debacle for the sake of the people of Williamtown. “I have previously described Defence’s response to…
ASPIRE Wealth & Protection has taken out the Financial Services Award at the Port Stephens Annual Business Awards announced on 12 October, 2016. The Awards have crowned 40 businesses as winners over as many categories. Winners picked from 5 peers.…