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Bay FM 88.0 specifically serves the
Tomaree and Tilligerry Peninsulas of Port Stephens.

Local family owned and operated, Bay FM 88.0 is the Bay’s favourite radio station and specifically serves the Tomaree and Tilligerry Peninsulas of Port Stephens, just north of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. Bay FM was first licenced on 28th April 1998

Bay FM has a music format of “the music you know and remember” by and large focusing on the great music of the 60s and 70s. This format is well suited

to the holiday atmosphere of the Peninsulas for all age groups and is specifically targeted to the over 45s, the age group which accounts for the bulk of residents. Our Announcers:
Breakfast - 5am to 9am Weekdays (and 6am to 12 noon Saturdays): Reg Dowton
Mornings - 9am to 1pm Weekdays (and 12 noon to 6pm Saturdays): Gary Newton
Afternoons - 1pm to 6pm Weekdays (and 12 noon to 6pm Sundays): Rod Poynter
Nights - 6pm to 12 midnight weekdays (and 6am to 12noon Sundays): Daryl Reader

You can find us on the web at www.bayfmnelsonbay.net or on Twitter:

24/01/2025

24/01/2025

Tomaree Markets are on this Sunday (Australia Day, 26th January) at Neil Carroll Park (Fly Point), Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay.

Tomaree Markets are held on the 2nd & 4th Sunday each month.

Community markets with craft, food products, designer items, live music and much more. From jewellery to local artists, olive oils to creative types - Tomaree Markets has it all. Come and enjoy the fun. Free off street parking in the many car parks.

24/01/2025

Australia Day Sunday 26th January at Fly Point Park, Nelson Bay from 9:30am to 3:45pm.

✅ Citizenship Ceremony
✅ RAAF fly past
✅ Live Music and dancing
✅ Marching band
✅ Food Court, BBQ, hot and cold drinks, soft serve ice cream
✅ Alpaca and sheep shearing demonstrations and baby animals
✅ Markets with over 90 stalls
✅ Vintage and classic cars on display
✅ Be amazed by JD’s World of Magic, displays and workshops
✅ FREE flags and jumping castles for children.

- Optional gold coin donation in support of local charities.
- Ample parking is available at top of Neil Carroll Rotary Park.

22/01/2025

Our next high tea is Aussie-food themed on Saturday,15th February with a morning and an afternoon session.
The tickets are on sale now at the Port Stephens Community Art Centre desk $45 per person.

22/01/2025

Nearly time...

The Marina Market
Wednesday 22nd January
4pm - 8pm
Nelson Bay Foreshore

The Marina Market returns to the Nelson Bay Foreshore for a market day filled with makers, designers & foodies! 🙌💚✨
🍜 Heaps of yum street food
🛍️ Local-made retail
🎶 Live music
👩‍🎨 Face painting
🧀 Gourmet produce

22/01/2025

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of Metropolitan, Hunter and Illawarra Forecast Districts.

A southerly buster may produce damaging winds over parts of the Illawarra, Sydney and Hunter coasts this afternoon.

21/01/2025

It’s Cheap Tuesday! Who says you can’t enjoy a blockbuster on a budget? Grab your popcorn, settle in, and let us help you save those coins! On Cheap Tuesday, ALL tickets are only $10/$16! We won’t judge if you get a Jumbo popcorn, because, hey, you saved on the ticket, right? So, come on down and enjoy a movie with the family – because who doesn’t love a good deal?

20/01/2025

🗑️ Waste update – Mon 20 Jan 🗑️

🌳Additional free green waste drop offs
For the remainder of the week, until Friday 24 Jan
📍 Newline Waste Facility, Raymond Terrace
📍 Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station

Sunday 26 Jan
📍 Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station
📍Lemon Tree Passage Road Waste Depot

🖐️ Can you help your neighbours? If you have a trailer and your neighbours don't, maybe you can fit some of their green waste into your load before you head to a free drop off.

🥩 Food waste disposal
Dispose of any spoiled food waste in your red bins.

🏚️ Other household debris
We're currently considering extra support to help dispose of storm damage and household debris, safely and conveniently.

➡️ For a full list of resources and information to help you recover visit pscouncil.info/recovery-after-emergency

19/01/2025

Residents along the North Coast areas impacted by the power outage are eligible for a $250 claim to cover spoiled food.

Ausgrid has confirmed the support today and while this may not fully cover the losses, it provides valuable assistance through a new support option.

Claims can be made through the Ausgrid website 👉 https://www.ausgrid.com.au/Contact-Us/Make-a-claim-Step-1

The NSW Government has also announced that communities in Port Stephens and Maitland Local Government Areas will receive government disaster relief to repair homes, replace lost items and find emergency accommodation.
Residents in these areas are advised to check their eligibility on the Disaster Assist Website and Relief Eligibility Checker.

https://www.disasterassist.gov.au/

https://disasterassistance.service.nsw.gov.au/

18/01/2025

17/01/2025

17/01/2025

⚠️Port Stephens beaches are closed ⚠️

🌊⛔ Following the storms, all beaches in Port Stephens are closed due to several utility failures in the area, which are causing hazardous conditions.

🚙⛔ Beachfront driving in the Worimi Conservation Lands is temporarily closed and will be reviewed on Monday 20 January. The closure extends from the Gan Gan entry at Anna Bay to the Lavis Lane entry at Williamtown.

🚧 For the latest road closure and service closure information visit pscouncil.info/road-closure-update-2025
📱 Download the Emergency warning apps: Hazards Near Me, Live Traffic, Bureau of Meterology and Emergency Plus

17/01/2025

⛔ Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre closed ⛔

Following the storms, the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre will remain closed over the weekend and reopen at 9am, Monday 20 January.

Please reconsider your travel plans to the region over the weekend. We look forward to welcoming you back next week!

🚧 For the latest road closure and service closure information visit pscouncil.info/road-closure-update-2025
📱 Download the Emergency warning apps: Hazards Near Me, Live Traffic, Bureau of Meterology and Emergency Plus

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Nelson Bay, NSW
2315

Telephone

+61249844673

Website

http://www.radiobayfm.com.au/

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UPDATE: RED Taster Trail SOLD OUT! Limited tickets remain for Green Trail - BOOK NOW... It's back! The most popular progressive dinner in Nelson Bay Town Centre '𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹' is back, with ticket sales now live! Choose between the Green route or the Red route and experience some of the delicious delights on offer! Only $79 per person, there are limited spots so book now! Book here: https://www.pswinterwhalefest.com/tasters-trail

Bay FM Interview with Frank Future from Imagine Cruises - Port Stephens about the launch of the 2024 Whale Watch Season on this Thursday 30th May. Celebrate the whales with a full program of events at D'd’Albora Marinas - Nelson Bay. Join Moonshadow - TQC Cruises & Imagine Cruises - Port Stephens with 50% off cruise tickets on the day. Book online with cruise operators. 9am | Meet at front of Dock C, d’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay 9:10am | Opening Ceremony, Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony, Ribbon Cutting 9:45am | Board Vessels 1pm | Post cruise celebrations at Magnolia Café with $5 tap beers, while enjoying live entertainment from Mick Jones. (Event will be held at Mavericks on the Bay incase of bad weather) 2:30pm | Raffle prizes drawn in Magnolia Café

Bay FM is 26 years old today. Happy 26th Anniversary to us. The licence for Bay FM was granted on 29th April 1998. Originally broadcasting on 98.3 MHz, the government changed the station's frequency to 99.3 MHz on 8th August 2003. The frequency was changed again on 26th February 2015 to 88.0 MHz. We specifically serve the Tomaree and Tilligerry Peninsulas, and are proud of the role we have played in our community. Although we are not a “community” radio station, but rather a locally owned and operated family business, we continue to broadcast over 200 community service announcements each week. We also broadcast 168 tourist information spots each week, and are members of both Destination Port Stephens (Port Stephen Tourism Ltd) and Business Port Stephens. We thank our many listeners and advertisers (many who have been with us from the very beginning) for supporting us, and we look forward to sharing the many years ahead. http://www.radiobayfm.com.au/ The Way We Were: A station promotion presentation from back in 2006.

RIP Graham. Just to hear his voice one more time... This from his On This Day segments that he used to do back when we were on 99.3

Marina Fire.

“Songs in the Key of Motown” … at Soldier’s Point Bowling Club … Sunday 5th November at 7pm. The Songs, The Costumes, The Choreography make this arguably the best Motown show in the world today. Tickets $55… through the website (https://www.soldierspointbc.com.au/whats-on/entertainment/) or phone 4982 7173 #soldierspointbowlingclub

Port Stephens Council Business Leaders Lunch today with a presentation on the Tomaree Coastal Walk from Kylie Yeend (NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service), Stephen Keogh (Destination Port Stephens), and Professor Paul Stolk (University of Newcastle). Tomaree Coastal Walk in Port Stephens offers a multi-day experience like no other over 27 km. Where else can you climb a summit for sunrise, discover secluded beaches, and explore picturesque rock platforms on a journey connecting coastal villages? Choose your own adventure and explore the walk your way over 2 or 3 days. The track retraces ancient routes used by the Worimi People and you’ll finish at Birubi Point Aboriginal Place where you can learn the stories of this land through cultural artwork. NP&WS Tomaree Coastal Walk: https://tinyurl.com/3h6aemks #TomareeCoastalWalk https://www.facebook.com/NSWNationalParks/ https://www.facebook.com/portstephenstourism https://www.facebook.com/TheUniversityofNewcastleAustralia https://www.facebook.com/PortStephensCouncil https://twitter.com/PaulStolk3

Nelson Bay Bowling Club at the top of Nelson Bay. https://nelsonbaybowlingclub.com.au/

Great idea for office Christmas parties, or family and friends. Birthdays, any celebration or just for the fun of it. #imaginecruises

Imagine Cruises resume their Whale Watch cruises from Monday 11th October. It’s the perfect time for locals to enjoy a Whale Watch Cruise without the crowd! We know that many locals have never experienced a whale watch… so now is the time. It’s a great experience and an opportunity for locals to support locals! Book your cruise now with Imagine Cruises on 4984 9000 or online at https://imaginecruises.com.au/

With tourists from Greater Sydney unable to visit Port Stephens at the moment means it’s the perfect time for locals to enjoy a Whale Watch Cruise without the crowd! We know that many locals have never experienced a whale watch… so now is the time. It’s a great experience and an opportunity for locals to support locals! Book your cruise now with Imagine Cruises on 4984 9000 or online at https://imaginecruises.com.au/

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