Send Your Underwear to Fiji via Karuah RSL
THERE is always something that puts a smile on my face at Karuah RSL when I pop in to see Ross Parr and the team. From happy faces at reception to smiling members, it’s a genuine drawcard for the area.…
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Hawks Nest House Fire Controlled Quickly
The quick action from members of the public out for an early afternoon walk on Sunday June 26 certainly helped avoid an even worse situation when an amount of smoke was seen coming from a house in Karthena Street, Hawks…
Medowie Netballers are headed to Wollongong to compete
Fifteen Medowie Netballers are headed to Wollongong this weekend to compete in the State Age Championships. The players range in ages from under 12s through to the under 15s. The State Age Championships will consist of more than 3300…
News Of The Area Taronga Zoo Family Pass giveaway
ENTRIES are coming in from local families looking to win one of two Family Passes News Of The Area are giving away next week. There is still plenty of time to get your entry in, so get going. News…
News Of The Area NRL Grand Final tickets for tipping competition
IT is with great sadness to report the already well known fact that NSW have again lost the annual NRL State of Origin series, falling short of victory against QLD on Wednesday June 22 by losing 26-16 to a gutsy…
John Brown comments on Minister Paynes Williamtown visit
Greens NSW Senator Lee Rhiannon and Greens candidate for Paterson John Brown have commented on Defence Minister’s visit to Williamtown yesterday. Senator Rhiannon said, “Almost three hundred days after Williamtown residents and workers had their lives turned upside down by…
Past Student Becomes The Teacher at Medowie Christian School
MEDOWIE Christian School, which has expanded significantly since it began over twenty years ago, has grown from a primary school of 41 students to now offering Kindergarten-Year 12 with over 400 students attending the local independent school. Having been in…
Medowie Public School Showcases Student Talents at Starstruck
STARSTRUCK is an annual performance event for public schools in the Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast Regions. This year 3500 students performed and was held at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on 17-18 June, 2016. The events gives students experience as…
Greens concerned over new enHealth advisory levels
THE Greens are concerned at the new enHealth safe advisory levels for PFOS/PFHxS and PFOA, released today. enHealth say the interim levels are based on the 2008 European Food Safety Authority’s Tolerable Daily Intake values for PFOS and PFOA. enHealth…
Fish Farm concerns and feedback on proposed Offshore Fish Farm
THE proposed Offshore Fish Farm which is set to be a joint venture between NSW DPI and Tasmanian-based Huon Aquaculture Providence Bay to some might seem a feasible idea. Given that 70 to 80% of our Seafood is imported, one would…