Raising money for Salt Ash resident Jade Morgan FEATURED Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 8, 2017 LYME disease is often confused with chronic fatigue syndrome, Ross River virus and other medical conditions which exhibit similar symptoms. These can include a fever, debilitating fatigue, muscle and joint pain and a rash. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE There is still debate within medical circles and the Public Health Department as
75th Anniversary of Kokoda Track Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 20, 2017 IS the Kokoda Track on your bucket list? 2017 is the 75th Anniversary of the Kokoda Campaign and Anna Bay Resident Shane Goodwin has organised a Kokoda information night where you will learn everything you need to know about trekking the Kokoda Track. The night is a free information night and Shane
Tinnies are being stolen at Soldiers Point Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 20, 2017 RON Grover, a Soldiers Point resident, loves taking his two grandchildren out on the water in his tinnie. However in recent months, Mr Grover has had two tinnies stolen from the Port Stephens Council boat racks situated next to the Soldiers Point Boat Ramp. Each tinnie was chained with a thick metal
Former Tea Gardens Resident unveils $3M Business Park Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - December 8, 2016December 8, 2016 A three million dollar, first of its kind, development for Tea Gardens has been unveiled by a Newcastle businessman who grew up in the area. Trade Safe & Store is a new, 4,000sqm business park at 3-7 Winta Road. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE According to developer Steve Lawler, it is a business
Nelson Bay Harriett’s was founded 8 years ago by Shoal Bay resident Clare Van Doorn FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016 YOU may have heard of ‘Eat Pray Love’ but we have our very own Run Walk Eat Wine every month here in Nelson Bay. Nelson Bay Harriett’s was founded 8 years ago by Shoal Bay resident Clare Van Doorn. The group is an independent offshoot of ‘Hash House Harriers’ which originated in
Tea Gardens resident Grahame Littlefair speaks up on Coral tree removal Opinion by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2016 Dear News Of The Area, I, ALONG with the majority of local residents, am appalled at the stupidity of the main protagonists and supporters for the removal of the beautiful, iconic Coral Trees along the Tea Gardens foreshore. These trees made Tea Gardens waterfront unique and gave it colour where almost everywhere
Pastor Arthur Magrath from Medowie shows great dedication Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 30, 2016 ONE would be hard pressed to find a person who has squeezed more out of life than Medowie resident, Pastor Arthur Magrath. Arthur has been a Medowie resident since he moved here to take up the position as Pastor of Medowie Christian Family church, an Assemblies of God Church, in July
Eric Holliday recognised for long service Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 Lifetime Port Stephens resident and community stalwart Eric Holliday has been named as a Freeman of Port Stephens. The Shoal Bay nonagenarian was presented the highest honour that Port Stephens Council can bestow at tonight's Council meeting, in recognition of decades of service to the community largely through his work as
Port Stephens Dolphin census finds resident population stable Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 21, 2016July 21, 2016 THE 16th Port Stephens Annual Community Dolphin Census has confirmed the resident Bottle Nose Dolphin population is stable. A total of 86 dolphin sightings were recorded during a one hour observation period last month. Past studies conducted by Macquarie University estimate the Port Stephens dolphin population is approximately 90 individuals with up
Dr. Mariann Lloyd-Smith Guest Speaker for Williamtown Meeting FEATURED Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 20, 2016 DUE to the ongoing Williamtown contamination saga, local resident groups are hosting a public forum for Dr. Mariann Lloyd-Smith, specialist in chemical policy and waste management. The Forum is to be held at Hexham Bowling Club, on Tuesday 26 July, the meeting is an opportunity for local residents to become informed