IT is estimated that 2,000 Australians die by suicide every year, affecting families, friends, workplaces and communities. Port Stephens Suicide Prevention Network held this year’s “Walk With Us” at Boat Harbour, on the 10 September . The Walk With Us…
AN expert in his field, Brett Lee, creator of Internet and Education Safety Services (INESS), is passionate about cyber safety for children. Mr Lee emphasised you do not need to be a genius with computers to assist your child with…
LAST Saturday afternoon saw hundreds of Bay locals make their way to Harker Oval, New Lambton to watch the local Fingal Bay Bomboras play West Wallsend in this year’s Grand Final. As the final whistle blew, the Score Board…
THIS month sees the celebration of 50 years since the construction of the first Lutheran Church in the Bay Area. The Anna Bay location saw the Lutheran church as an active, important part of the community for more than 45…
DO you have a heart for children and families in need? There are many Foster Care organisations in our local region who are currently seeking compassionate individuals, couples and families to become Foster Carers. Foster Carers provide long and short-term…
HAVE you ever thought about becoming a Volunteer Lifesaver? Here is a wonderful opportunity to find out more. Birubi Point Surf Life Saving Club are inviting the general public to come along to their Clubhouse on Sunday 18 September, 3-5pm for…
A man has been charged with several alleged graffiti offences in Nelson Bay yesterday. Following increased reports of graffiti used to deface shopping centres, council signage, child care centres, building sheds and toilet blocks in the Nelson Bay and surrounding…
Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW’s 12th Annual Ride for Sick Kids is taking off on the 6th of September and concludes at Ronald McDonald House Newcastle on 10th September 2016. This year around 20 cyclists will ride for 538 kilometres…
Time for change in Nelson Bay is NOW A NEW advocacy group has emerged in Nelson Bay with the primary objective to give this long established tourism destination a complete makeover. Nelson Bay NOW was formed earlier this month, calling…
Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery in Salamander Bay overnight. Shortly after 7.30pm (Thursday 18 August 2016), police were called to a store on Soldiers Point Road, Salamander Bay, following reports of an armed robbery. The man…