New listing10 Corella Close, Salamander Bay4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 CarPrice guide: $1,300,000 to $1,400,000Open home: Saturday 6 September, 11.00am to 11.30am TUCKED away in peaceful Corella Close, this two-storey home is designed for modern living with multiple living areas, a ground-floor master suite and effortless indoor–outdoor flow. It suits families wanting space, retirees who […]
Artillery gunner and ‘Nasho’ Merv Mills spoke about the Battle of Long Tan, and his own Vietnam War experiences. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Artillery gunner and ‘Nasho’ Merv Mills spoke about the Battle of Long Tan, and his own Vietnam War experiences. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The skies miraculously cleared after days of rain for the intimate ceremony at Tea Gardens. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Merv Mills with the M2A2 Howitzer at Tea Gardens’ Anzac Park, the same model he […]
When conditions permitted supplies for the lighthouse were delivered to the island by off loading on the beach.
When conditions permitted supplies for the lighthouse were delivered to the island by off loading on the beach. The Gantry remains a safe place in wild seas. THE Gantry or Government Hole is a small natural cove on Fingal Island protected from the southerly wind and boiling sea. Facing north the waters inside the Gantry […]
34 Dean Parade, Lemon Tree Passage3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 CarPrice guide: $725,000 to $775,000 WELCOME to 34 Dean Parade, Lemon Tree Passage – a beautifully presented home offering relaxed coastal living on a massive 890m² flat block. Just a short stroll to the water’s edge, marina, and local amenities, this property is perfectly positioned […]
Roy received his VP Day commemorative medal from the Governor-General in Canberra. Photo: Facebook. Roy and Lynette at the Tea Gardens Vietnam Veterans Memorial day in Tea Gardens. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Wreaths were laid at the reflecting pool inside the Australian War Memorial before the Last Post. Photo: Facebook. WORLD War Two veteran and Tea […]
The cast of Confetti & Chaos.
The cast of Confetti & Chaos. The cast of Confetti & Chaos. HAWKS Nest Golf Club is excited to announce that on Thursday, 25 September, the clubhouse will be transformed into the scene of the most unforgettable and disastrously funny wedding reception you’ll ever attend. The interactive dinner-theatre production Confetti & Chaos will bring an […]
Rare opportunity – new listing83/1a Tomaree Street, Nelson Bay3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2 CarPrice: $1,550,000 RARELY seen on the market is the Premiere Penthouse apartment of the Mantra Aqua development in the Nelson Bay CBD. From the moment you open the door, you know this property is different from the rest.Perfectly situated at the far […]
The Maslen family on Marsh Road.
THIS is a recollection of growing up on Marsh Road in the 1950s, as told by Patricia Hawkins (nee Maslin). AFTER five years of waiting for building supplies, caused by shortages after World War Two, my father Eric Maslen and mother Doris abandoned their plan of building their house on my grandfather Herbert’s property. They […]
Look closely and you will see ‘Stinkpot’ riding the tide in a protected rock pool. Photo: Rodd Owen.
ON arrival in Fingal Bay I was keen to explore all the fishing options available. Little did I consider that some 50 years later I am still learning all the opportunities that Fingal has to offer. The beach was the most obvious target on an incoming tide about halfway between the Surf Club and the […]
5/47-49 Magnus Street, Nelson Bay2 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 CarNew price: $695,000 SET in the heart of Nelson Bay, this top-floor unit in the Yarramundi building is a rare gem offering a blend of comfort, convenience, and incredible water views. Whether you’re seeking a low-maintenance coastal lifestyle or an investment with strong holiday potential, this […]
