CELEBRATING a second century is not just for cricket. Westpac Bank are celebrating their 200th anniversary for serving their communities with banking facilities. Jason Russell, Bank Manager of the Nelson Bay branch, said, “We are local and continue to be…
PARTICIPANTS of Endeavour Group Port Stephens have partnered with the Soldiers Point Bowling Club to invite the local community to a fun and inclusive bingo program that is tailored to individuals Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE living with a disability.…
THE majority of us would have very little recollection of the weather or events from January 2016. However, for dedicated volunteers at Marine Rescue Port Stephens and the Water Police, it was an evening of unprecedented events which created…
THE Thermal Heat Index reading at Alan Gibson’s Tanilba Bay weather station broke all records on Saturday 11 February. The THI is the combined measurement of temperature and humidity. In short, it is the heat the body experiences when the…
IN the case of two local families it’s a matter of one door shutting and another one opening. For Geoff and Judy Camm, retirement means hooking up the caravan and becoming grey nomads as they explore the outback tracks. Or…
THE decision to become a tertiary student can be both career and life changing. Many Medowie residents have taken the next step in their education by enrolling in a university degree and, with Semester One starting at the end…
WELL known local businessman Garry Slater passed away some two years ago after a battle with cancer. He was 64. Since then his wife Kate has wanted to ‘put something back’ as she was greatly moved by the care…
SINCE commencing at the start of 2016, Overflow Care has helped over 67 percent of participants get back into work through their successful Job Club participation. The Job Club is a free service to residents. Participants are given guidance…
OUR Medowie feeder public high school has announced their school leaders for 2017, and News Of The Area is confident in the ability of this fine group of students to set a wonderful example for the young students in all…
ENERGETIC and effervescent President of the Rotary Club of Williamtown, Mr Geoffrey Hamilton, has an extra special reason to be happy. In addition to overseeing a successful Medowie Christmas Carols in December, on Saturday, 4 February he married his fiancé,…