THE Nelson Bay Country Women’s Association will host a special event aimed at empowering women on 22 August at the CWA Hall on Gowrie Avenue Nelson Bay at 7pm. Women’s health is important and as women age they need to…
FINGAL Spit is a beautiful natural asset that has proven itself to be deadly, claiming its 17th recorded victim in April this year. In response to the dangers faced by swimmers at remote locations, the state government has rolled out…
THE Combined Probus Club of Medowie celebrated its 20th birthday with lunch at The Greenhouse at Pacific Dunes. The club’s Kevin Tomlinson told News Of The Area seven foundation members were at the lunch and received their 20-year pins. Advertise…
PORT Stephens FM, in conjunction with Business Port Stephens, have proudly presented the Tomaree Hospital Auxiliary with a cheque for $2,046. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
THE Rotary Club of Nelson Bay is building a garden at Tomaree Community Hospital. The extensive project has now passed the halfway mark on its journey to completion. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
THE new whaling is capturing the magnificence of the humpback whales as they travel up and down the humpback highway on camera and of course sharing the magnificent shots captured of these magnificent whales which have come back from the…
THE Combined Probus Club of Medowie had a wonderful day out on the Wangi Queen, sailing from Lemon Tree Passage around the beautiful waters of Nelson Bay and enjoying a sumptuous barbecue lunch. As the crew swapped tall trees and…
ST Michael’s Nelson Bay School’s Mini Vinnies Group were concerned about how cold it has been this winter and knew that there were people sleeping on the streets around the bay, so decided it would be important to help out…
POSITIVE Behaviour and Learning (PBL) award nominees this week got a bit more than they bargained for when celebrity lifeguard and author Trent Maxwell – better known as Lifeguard Maxi from the iconic show Bondi Rescue, presented the community PBL…
SIGNIFICANTLY upgraded, the Tomaree Head Summit walk has reopened ahead of the winter school holidays. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) director Kylie Yeend said staff were looking forward to welcoming visitors back to the popular lookout. Advertise with…