Port Stephens Econetwork: Supermarket Bag Ban a step in the right direction FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 25, 2017 RETAILER Woolworths has revealed it will shortly begin phasing out the bags in supermarkets, Big W and BWS stores, with a total ban in place by 30 June next year. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The move was welcomed by environmental groups, that have long campaigned for a national plastic bag ban. Coles