Port Stephens Probus Club’s Bi-Monthly barbecue at Bagnalls Beach Nelson Bay Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 13, 2017 FRIENDSHIPS abound at the Probus Club of Port Stephens who, as a group, love their outings and their barbecues. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The group recently met at Bagnalls Beach Reserve, a favourite spot for the club’s bi-monthly barbecue . The blokes donned the mantels of master chefs and were in action
Art and Craft has its Rewards FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 11, 2017 FOR a group that started with just four members in a makeshift hut, the Myall Community Art and Craft Centre has certainly come a long way over the past quarter of a century. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE At its annual general meeting recently, special presentations were made to long term members. Twenty-five
Bulahdelah Central School celebrates NAIDOC Week FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) Photo Gallery by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 5, 2017 A PERFORMANCE by the student Indigenous Dance Group was a highlight of NAIDOC Week Celebrations at Bulahdelah Central School last week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The young performers, who proudly represent the Worimi, Dunghutti and Biripi tribes, shared their cultural history through dance, language and song. Group member, Dakota Edgerton, said their
Sydney Male Choir and Port Harmony supports Port Stephens Palliative Care Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 4, 2017 TOMAREE Prostate Cancer Support Group along with Port Stephens Women’s Cancer Support Group (PSWCSG), have come together to raise funds for Port Stephens Palliative Care Outreach Service. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Iain Woodhill, president of Tomaree Prostate Cancer Support Group, said, “It is important for people to know that, whatever is
New Street Campaign FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 4, 2017 LOCAL State MP Kate Washington has taken up the baton for a group of Tea Gardens residents fighting for a new access road and roundabout. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE 129 residents have signed a petition calling for a new road to be constructed between Myall Street and Spinifex Avenue to ease
Down the Track with Port Stephens Walkers FEATURED Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 3, 2017 LOOK out Tilligerry Trekkers, a new group of walkers has rocked into town and they mean business. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Port Stephens Walkers turned up in town recently for a day's rambling around the boardwalks and nature trails. News Of The Area caught up with them at the beginning of their
Quilt Tribute for Karuah Fire Fighters Karuah, North Arm Cove by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 15, 2017 NEWS Of The Area was invited to a very special gathering of the Karuah River Craft Group last week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The occasion was the unveiling of a beautiful quilt created in honour of their local fire fighters. The idea for the quilt was born out of the devastating bushfires
Soldiers Point Dance group plan July dinner dance FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 8, 2017June 8, 2017 WITH a long history, going back a quarter of a century, Soldiers Point Ballroom and New Vogue dance group are planning their July dinner dance, and this year’s theme is ‘dress blue’. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The dinner dance is an opportunity for dancers to get glammed up, share a meal
Lemon Tree Quilters Sew Happy Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 30, 2017 SOME 20 years ago the fledgling Lemon Tree Quilters drew together like minded ladies to form a self-help group. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE It chose as its home base the old Lemon Tree Passage School. Since then it has provided friendship and social contact for a happy band of ladies who are
Stunning Medowie Landscape Photographs by Local Retiree FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 30, 2017 REGULAR followers of the Medowie Community Group were in for a visual treat this week when local resident Rod Daniels posted a series of photographs to the Facebook page. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The first set featured the double line of deciduous autumn trees that line a driveway on Ferodale Road. Naming