The Hunter Koala Preservation Society
A BABY Koala found in a chicken pen in Hawks Nest is currently in the care of the Hunter Koala Preservation Society (HKPS) in Anna Bay. The baby was named “Louise” after the lady who found her and weighed just…
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Weekly shopping bus service now running
MANNING Valley & Area Community Transport in conjunction with Bulahdelah Bowling Club are now running a weekly shopping bus service in the local area. The Community Shopping Bus operates every Thursday taking people directly from their homes to the shops…
Williantown calls for redraw of the Red Zone
AT a meeting with Williamtown residents last week, Greens NSW Senator Lee Rhiannon and Greens Paterson candidate John Brown called for the Red Zone to be redrawn in light of new international contamination standards and for the NSW Environment Protection…
ROYAL Australian Air Force Base Williamtown’s flying program
ROYAL Australian Air Force Base Williamtown has outlined the planned flying program for fast jets on the Salt Ash Air Weapons Range for the second half of 2016. Number 77 Squadron is scheduled to conduct F/A-18A Hornet training on the…
Election coming up for seats of Patterson
THERE are seven candidates for Patterson listed on the Australian Electoral Commission site. BURSTON, Graham – Pauline Hanson’s One Nation. CLARE, Brian – Rise Up Australia Party BROWN, John – The Greens SWANSON, Meryl – Labor DAVIS, Peter – Citizens…
The Medowie and Districts Junior Marauders union
The Medowie and Districts Junior Marauders are enjoying a great season! We have a great small committee of parents, most of whom have been a part of the club for a while. We started the year with Facebook and newspaper…
Diamond wedding anniversary celebrated
ROBERT and Constance Chapman of Medowie celebrated their 60th Wedding anniversary on 9 June 2016. This momentous occasion was celebrated their family at The Green House Restaurant at Pacific Dunes Golf Club. Bob and Connie as they are affectionately known…
Maintenance backlog of Medowie’s two public High Schools
MEDOWIE’S two closest public High Schools each have an approximate $1.5 million maintenance backlog. This was documented in the NSW Department of Education’s annual report for 2014-2015. Both Hunter River and Irrawang High school have not been given the funds…
Dial a home doctor operating in the local area
WHAT Medowie residents have known for a long time is now being addressed by a private medical company: there is a shortage of medical services in the suburb. The demand for an after-hours service in Medowie is regularly the topic…
Medowie Locals at Odds with Council Advice
MEDOWIE locals have appealed to the Port Stephens Council through the local State member, Kate Washington, about what they consider to be an emerging rat plague in the leafy suburb. Locals who live near the Storm Detention Basin, off Medowie…