Free School Holiday Fun at Nelson Bay Port Stephens Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 27, 2017 SCHOOL holiday activities in cooler weather that don’t break the bank are always a dilemma for parents. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Fortunately there are some great options for kids these school holidays. It’s not too hard to find a great park to check out, and there are some wonderful options with the
Nelson Bay’s Blue Water Country Music Festival trying to break even FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 23, 2017 ORGANISERS are thankful that the weather held for the 2017 Blue Water Country Music Festival over the June Long Weekend. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Blue Water Country Music Festival has been in place since 2006, and over the years has suffered extreme weather events including the storms which grounded the
Back to Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Reunion FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 22, 2017June 22, 2017 DISMAL weather couldn’t put a dampener on the recent ‘Back to Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Reunion’. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Organiser Anne-Marie Barry told News Of The Area, “People travelled from Tasmania, Victoria, ACT, Queensland and all corners of NSW for the weekend trip down memory lane.” Three years in the planning, the
Wet weather delays Bulahdelah roadworks Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 WEATHER conditions have once again delayed the roadworks currently underway at the intersection of Stroud and Lee Streets, Bulahdelah. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE A MidCoast Council spokesperson said the contractor has advised that due to the wet conditions, no works were undertaken on site at the end of last week. Council were
Aerial Spraying targets Bitou Bush MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 9, 2017 MIDCOAST Council and National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) are working together to prepare for an annual bitou bush aerial spraying program, which is set to kick off on Monday 22 May and run through to Monday 31 July 2017, weather permitting. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Bitou bush (or Chrysanthemoides monilifera)
Bulahdelah Central School Carnival Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 2, 2017March 2, 2017 WITH extreme weather conditions forecast (and endured) our Primary Swimming Carnival was postponed, until cooler and more suitable weather arrived. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The 2017 Primary Swimming Carnival was held last Wednesday under excellent weather conditions for swimming. This year we had great support from a large number of available staff
Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club results Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 [Bowling] Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club THERE was a good turn up of players for social bowls on Tuesday 21 February. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE A few returning now that the weather conditions are slightly cooler combined with the earlier start makes bowling in summer slightly more bearable. Good to see Wilma Drake, Carol
Hawks Nest Social Fishing Club Haul in the Fish Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 THE weekend weather was far cooler than the few previous fishing outings held this season. The midday fishing session was enjoyable and lacking any scorching heat. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The amount of club members and guests joining in for the social club fishing outing increased due to the comfortable temperatures for the
Wild Weather Breaks Records Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 16, 2017February 16, 2017 THE Thermal Heat Index reading at Alan Gibson's Tanilba Bay weather station broke all records on Saturday 11 February. The THI is the combined measurement of temperature and humidity. In short, it is the heat the body experiences when the two factors combine. At 1.30pm it peaked at 56.1C. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT
Be prepared as storm season approaches MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - November 24, 2016November 24, 2016 Essential energy is reminding residents to prepare their properties for the storm season amid predictions of extreme weather conditions in the lead up to summer. General Manager Safety, HR and Environment David Nardi advises residents to remove debris from around their homes, clear gutters and keep trees a safe distance from