IF you love supporting your local community, our children and their learning, and you want something fun to do for the night, we may have discovered the event for you to attend. The Wirreanda Public School P&C are a friendly…
THIS year marks fifty years since the battle of Long Tan in the Vietnam War, so this year’s Vietnam Day remembrance ceremony in Medowie held even more special significance. Vietnam Veterans Day is commemorated on August 18 every year. Medowie…
Police are investigating after shots were fired in Muswellbrook overnight. About 10.30pm on Wednesday 24 August 2016, police responded to reports of shots fired in Anzac Parade, Muswellbrook. Police from Hunter Valley Local Area Command attended and found damage to…
Dear News Of The Area, I BELIEVE there are alternatives to removing the riverfront coral trees, and replacing them with Port Jackson figs. Pruning the existing coral trees would be a suitable solution, even though the haven’t lost any major…
THIS year’s Daffodil Day theme is ‘For Someone I Know,’ and encourages everyone to show their support for friends and family affected by cancer. Sixteen-year old Kaitlyn Smart is supporting the Cancer Council’s fundraising campaign in recognition of her mother.…
THE problem of congested internet service in Medowie continues to frustrate locals, but there may be change on the horizon. Since our initial report on local man, Adrian Drummond, and his efforts to circulate a petition and make Telstra take…
WORKS by Council, commencing on Tuesday 23 August will see new ramps constructed around Brushbox Avenue, Blackbutt Crescent, Silverwattle Drive, Kindlebark Drive and Grey Gum Street. Valued at over $140,000, the installation project also includes the construction of a…
MEDOWIE Rural Fire Service will be joining with News Of The Area to arm Medowie residents with as much fire safety information as possible before this year’s bushfire season begins. This week, the fire brigade would like to educate Medowie…
TWENTY Myall Coast teenagers learnt valuable life lessons in teamwork, resilience and communication in the SES Cadet training program last week. The weeklong course prepared the next generation of volunteers for handling emergency situations, The group were able to test…
13 Spinifex Ave, TEA GARDENS PRICE: P.O.A. THIS much loved large family home is located in a quiet street in Tea Gardens. The four bedroom home fronts onto peaceful bush land and paved pathways which are perfect for early…