Arabella Starling performing at the Wood Oven. Photo: Nico Lombardo
FOR the past couple of months, young local songwriter Arabella Starling has been delighting patrons at The Wood Oven, Nelson Bay, with her impressive musical skills. Arabella is only 15 but has already achieved a great deal. Just this January, she was crowned as one of the top five finalists in the Country Music Association […]
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Lobsterman “Clanka” McLean launching from Rocky Point. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke. Broughton Island lobster boat ‘Butterbox’, owned by Roger Todd. Note the wooden cage used to keep lobsters alive. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke. HOW times have changed… I found this old article, published on 24 August, 1949. “LOBSTER prices – Fishermen from Port […]
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‘Wren’ by Heather Colgate. ‘Glass Flower Reflection Pool’ by Robyn Drayton. ‘Boxy Greets Fingal’ by Kay Hathway. The Tomaree Peninsula Photography Club is about to return with its annual free exhibition, titled ‘Through our Lens’. Locals are encouraged to come along to celebrate the creativity of the talented artists, and perhaps even learn something new. […]
Anthony Chen, one of Australia’s best young concert pianists, will perform at the Tomaree Lodge Hall. Photo: Supplied by Jennifer Kaye.
Anthony Chen, one of Australia’s best young concert pianists, will perform at the Tomaree Lodge Hall. Photo: Supplied by Jennifer Kaye. Soprano Galathea Kneath performing as Queen of the Night for Opera Hunter. Photo: Bryn McGowan. THE Tomaree Cultural Development Group will stage a series of concerts at Tomaree Lodge Hall next month, bringing artists […]
Various activities at the Stay Connected Activity Centre. Photos: Supplied by Maraya Fameli.
Various activities at the Stay Connected Activity Centre. Photos: Supplied by Maraya Fameli. Various activities at the Stay Connected Activity Centre. Photos: Supplied by Maraya Fameli. Various activities at the Stay Connected Activity Centre. Photos: Supplied by Maraya Fameli. THE Stay Connected Activity Centre is hosting a free concert for people living with dementia and […]
Jupiter CEO Carol Simpson with her husband Gavin Simpson at the fundraising dinner. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Jupiter counsellor Suzanne Alexander with Clinical Service Manager and Counsellor Avril Saunders. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Passionate artist Nannette Basser donated one of her beautiful artworks to the fundraiser. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Keynote speaker Ruth Wilson OAM shared stories from […]
Dance instructors Diana and Keith Barnard pose in front of the retro diner backdrop at the Nelson Bay Rock ’n’ Roll Festival. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.
Dance instructors Diana and Keith Barnard pose in front of the retro diner backdrop at the Nelson Bay Rock ’n’ Roll Festival. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Locals Sue and Keith Soper get into the swing of things at the Nelson Bay Rock ’n’ Roll Festival. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Dancers came from near and far to dance […]
The magnificent view from Tomaree Headland. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke.
THE following questions are designed to discover how much a part of the local area you are. Your score (which will remain personal) will indicate your involvement in this beautiful place. For every ‘Yes’ answer, give yourself the allotted points. Add them up at the end and see where you’ve landed. Good luck! John ‘Stinker’ […]
