Tomaree Ladies Probus Club has a whale of a time Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 3, 2017 THE Tomaree Ladies Probus Club and visitors enjoyed the spring-like warmth over a cuppa while whale watching at Barry Park, Fingal Bay. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Many in the group managed to spot humpback family groups frolicking and breaching from the excellent viewing platform. The delicious Devonshire morning tea was organised by
Dreaded Cane Toad in Hawks Nest. Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2017 MYALL residents normally welcome visitors but not when they are ugly hitchhikers heading south from Queensland. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Last week, local Jill Madden discovered a cane toad near Jimmys Beach Caravan Park in Hawks Nest. “It was on the side of the road in Coorilla Street,” Jill said. “It was squashed
Great Lakes Winter Food Trail well-attended, despite wet conditions Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 14, 2017 LOCAL producers opened their farm gates to visitors over the long weekend, to showcase the huge variety of produce available along The Great Lakes Food Trail. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The event started in April this year, with the aim of connecting local and ethical producers with the community each season. Free
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,
Easter traditions celebrated in the Myall Coast region MidCoast LGA (overall news) Photo Gallery by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 19, 2017 THE Myall Coast region was busy over the weekend as residents and visitors enjoyed the traditions of the Easter celebration. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Local seafood was in demand, keeping Cole Bros Oysters at Karuah exceptionally busy. “Obviously the most popular item that we have sold has been oysters, but prawns have
Great Lakes Food Trail showcases local produce Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong MidCoast LGA (overall news) Photo Gallery by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 19, 2017 HUNDREDS of locals and visitors followed the Great Lakes Food Trail over the Easter weekend, discovering some of the best quality produce available anywhere. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Buffalo milk, mozzarella and succulent pork were some of the many temptations on offer at the 15 stops around the region. Kids got hands
Myall Coast residents and visitors supports Legacy Week Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 7, 2016 MYALL Coast residents and visitors to the region dug deep last week and generously supported the annual Legacy Week appeal. Bulahdelah RSL sub-branch President Mr Peter Millen said he knows only too well how important the support and assistance provided to families by Legacy is. “My father was a Word War II
Watt’s in Vogue closes after a decade in Bulahdelah Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 5, 2016 WATT’S In Vogue closed its doors last week after serving the Bulahdelah community for almost a decade. The final day of trading was celebrated with wine and nibbles which were shared with staff, community members and visitors to the store. Owner Kim Dorney said she made the decision to close up shop
News Of The Area ticket giveaway to Taronga Zoo goers Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 27, 2016June 27, 2016 TARONGA Zoo visitors will join a very select group of Australians who’ve seen a flock of rare Regent Honeyeaters when they visit the Zoo these July School Holidays. Your local News Of The Area has not one, but two Family Passes to giveaway valued at over $130.00 each. It’s easy to