Line Dancing Champions John and Jennifer Hughes Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2017 MANY Myall Coast locals will know John Hughes through his work as president of the local Lions Club. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE But John has another passion: line dancing. John and wife Jennifer have been line dancing for over 20 years and have both won medals in the Australian Line Dancing Championships. Recently
Port Stephens Love Seafood Festival Returns Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 BAY locals have a tradition of loving seafood. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Many Port Stephens families have been in the seafood supply industry for generations. In August the Bay has plenty to look forward to with the Love Seafood Festival running for the whole month. The region is renowned for its pristine blue
Helen and Dennis Smith from Tanilba Bay ventured north Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 25, 2017 LOCALS are very interested to hear from their friends as they travel the countryside or even when they visit other countries. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE We, in turn, are only too happy to keep everybody informed of their progress. Recently we had feedback from two intrepid grey nomads who are currently returning
Port Stephens and Myall urged to attend Ferry Meeting FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 12, 2017July 12, 2017 BUSINESS owners, tour operators and interested locals are being encouraged to attend an upcoming information session with the owner of the Port Stephens Ferry service which operates between Nelson Bay and Tea Gardens. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The meeting, on Thursday 20 July, is being hosted by the Hawks Nest Tea
Full House for Port Stephens LAC forum FEATURED Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 28, 2017 TILLIGERRY RSL's auditorium was packed with some 100 locals recently to hear Acting Superintendent Wayne Humphrey explain the structure and workings of the Port Stephens LAC and to answer queries from residents. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Discarding a microphone, the senior officer moved casually amongst the crowd exuding an air of
Humans Of The Area: Meet Bob Westbury of Nelson Bay Port Stephens Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 22, 2017 MOST locals in the Bay know Robert (Bob) Westbury as a former councillor and mayor for Port Stephens. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Most won’t know just how much Bob has done for our community over the years, or that he has completed in 26 Bridge to Bridge Waterskiing races. When Bob left
Nelson Bay Markets the place for bargains and handmade delights FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 7, 2017 LOCALS and visitors alike are able to access a huge array of markets in the Nelson Bay and wider Port Stephens region. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE With the popular artisan and creative industries Sacred Tree Markets planned for the Nelson Bay Foreshore and d’Albora Marinas precinct over the June Long Weekend,
Winter Art at Tea Gardens Hotel Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 7, 2017 LOCALS and tourists wanting to capture the creative essence of the Myall Coast should head to the Tea Gardens Hotel this long weekend for the annual ‘Winter Warmers’ art exhibition. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This year, the members of the ‘Galleries in the Garden’ group have attracted a high profile judge
Nelson Bay Celebrates The Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea in Style FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 BAY locals gathered and shared for the Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE A fundraising event was held at the Little Beach Boathouse raising vital funds in the fight against cancer. Alicia Cameron of Little Beach Boathouse told News Of The Area, “Little Beach Boathouse and A Beautiful
Word On The Street – Greyhound Adoption Month FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 5, 2017 IN recognition of Greyhound Adoption Month, for this week’s Word On The Street, we asked locals who own a greyhound what their experience has been and what is so good about this breed. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE No Photo: Tracy Goossens “My greyhound is an interesting case. He is the only dog