The phrase, ‘From little things, big things grow’, has certainly rung true for horse riding Medowie locals. Last year, Medowie vet and accomplished equestrian rider, Ilona Hudson competed in the fourteenth European Maccabi Games held in Berlin. It was the first time…
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) is seeking public comment on a proposal to relocate a 3.2 kilometre section of Mungo Brush Road in Myall Lakes National Park. The proposed action is due to inland movement of sand from…
It threatened rain, but none fell for the 17 Bitou Busters who had a very busy and fruitful morning weeding on The Boulevarde at Winda Woppa. On Saturday 28 May, the Busters filled a dozen or more bags with the aptly…
With the foundations firmly set and having a good run with the weather, construction continues to forge forward on the new IGA Supermarket complex on the corner of Booner St and Tuloa Avenue Hawks Nest. The impressive shape and design of…
MidCoast Council is inviting the community to have their say on the Draft Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges for 2016-2017 which has been placed on public exhibition following its approval at the Council meeting on 25 May. If…
The Myall University of the Third Age (U3A) has been honoured with the 2016 Port Stephens Seniors Local Achievement Award. The award was presented by Kate Washington MP last week in recognition of achievements in serving senior members in the Port…
Stroud Country Club was packed to the rafters with over 100 people turning out for the inaugural Stroud Rock Kwiz last weekend. The evening was organised by Stroud Public School P&C as a fundraiser to purchase educational resources for the…
Giving is a good cause for living, according to Kevin and Anne Haskew, who have just been made life members of the Myall Koala and Environment Group (MKEG). The couple were presented with Certificates of Appreciation and Life Membership…
Councillor Geoff Dingle from Port Stephens Council offers the following Letter to the Editor to News Of The Area Port Stephens Council is on the cusp of dramatic changes to its electorate status as we head towards a merger which I…
Passionate and skilful on the water, seventeen year old Medowie resident Lachlan White recently won the multihull division of the 50th CHS Secondary Schools Sailing Championships held at Belmont. Lachlan was on, what is described as, a foiling A Class boat,…