Word On The Street
News Of The Area hit the pavements this week, gumboots on, braving the rain and mud, to ask the people of Medowie this week’s question: Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “Now that the merger with Newcastle Council is off…
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Port Stephens Youth Advisory Panel host Mental Health Forum
IT was a packed house at the Medowie Community Centre last week for the Youth Mental Health Forum 2017. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This event was proudly hosted by the Port Stephens Council Youth Advisory Panel. Students from…
Three medowie teens awarded Mayoral Academic Scholarships
THREE Medowie young people were recipients of the recently awarded Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Anneka Zerbes, Sarah Swainson and Lachlan White were chosen this year, based on their academic performance and community involvement.…
Police share benefits of boxing
WHEN you look at the nation of South Africa and the shire of Port Stephens, chances are you wouldn’t think they would have much in common. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE But then, you would be wrong. Strangely, the ‘sweet…
Tilligerry Trekkers on Track
REMEMBER your high school history classes? Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE If you do, you may very well recall the epic story of The Great Trek. This event forms part of the history of South Africa. The Dutch (Boer)…
Advice for Lead Soldered Fittings
THE decline and fall of the Roman Empire has been thought by some to have been caused by lead. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE That’s right! You see, Romans loved their lead which was a by-product of silver production.…
iSTEM classes at Irrawang High School
IRRAWANG High is fast becoming known for their focus on extra areas that students are passionate about, and finding and developing programs to encourage those passions. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This year, it is the Mathematics and Technology…
HSC Mentoring Program at Bulahdelah Central School
YEAR 12 students from Bulahdelah Central School are taking part in a student-teacher mentor program aimed at supporting them through their HSC studies. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE As part of the program, each of the students meet regularly…
2/8 Booner Street, Hawks Nest is on the market
2/8 Booner Street, HAWKS NEST Price: $425,000 Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE THIS open plan, stand alone four bedroom townhouse is situated in a quiet street in Hawks Nest, minutes from patrolled surf beaches, still water bays, playgrounds, shops,…
Seniors Expo in Tea Gardens
A VERY successful Expo promoting Aged Care Services was held at the Myall Quays Shopping Centre in Tea Gardens last week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Organised by MidCoast Council, it was all part of Seniors Week. A dozen…