A public forum will be held in Salamander Bay on how the Mambo Wanda Wetlands can be assessed under the Ramsar Convention. Dr Stuart Blanch, CEO of the Hunter Wetlands Centre, will discuss how this could provide stronger recognition, more…
Highlights of the week: Nelson Bay Ladies enjoyed major successes in two recent, prestigious competitions: Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Jenny Frost and Heather Atkins won the Net category in the NSW State Foursomes Championships played at Campbelltown Golf Club.…
Joan Shannon is retiring at 79 years young. Westpac Rescue Helicopter volunteers recently bid farewell to the long-time serving volunteer from Corlette. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Mrs Shannon started volunteering 20 years ago with her husband (Dec), and at…
A’s won 7/202-201 B. Causley 4/31 & 41*, G. Hickey 3/9, Z. Sheather 40, M. Knight 36, T. Colley 38, D. Mottram 25* B1’s won 10/133- 10/80, D. Moro 42, D. Rowland 29, T.Ostle 5-21, D. Morrison 2-18 Or CLICK…
Motivation is the key to any goal and Jack Standen’s life is living proof. Shoal Bay Resident Graham Standen brought out scrap books full of memorabilia from his Dad, Jack Standen’s life when News Of The Area visited him earlier…
Salamander Bay resident Ken Osborne worked among the Kyaka Enga people of Papua New Guinea with the Australian Baptist Missionary Society from 1956 to 1971. The 88-year-old’s short-term brief was to examine the agricultural methods of the Kyaka Enga in…
Have you ever wanted to enter a Triathlon but find it all a little daunting. ‘TRY A TRI,’ a fun sized Triathlon, has been designed for people who are relatively new to the sport or who would just like to…
RESOURCEFUL and adventurous is how to describe Sammi and Aaron Whatmore who are currently travelling around Australia. Originally from Smokey Town, near Ballarat, Melbourne, they are spending some relaxing time in Nelson Bay before heading to Gin Gin, Queensland, where…
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…