WITH the appointment of a new Priest-In-Charge at Medowie’s St Francis Anglican Christ Church, News Of The Area has looked into the early history of one of the Parish’s smallest churches, known affectionately as The Bush Church. Or…
IT was a toss up, who was having the most fun at the Estia Health Open Day in Tea Gardens last weekend. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE There were smiles all round, from the residents of the Aged…
FEDERAL Treasurer, Scott Morrison, delivered the Budget last week, declaring it “a credible and affordable plan” based on “fairness, security and opportunity”. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE But for Tea Gardens student Georgia Mason, who is currently studying at…
THAT famous line by dance instructor Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze) in Dirty Dancing sprung to mind when News Of The Area caught up with the Nelson Bay Bootscooters this week: “Nobody puts Betty Baker in the corner”. Or…
THE Federal Budget provides an increase of $820 million in funding for NSW Schools over the next four years. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE However, NSW Teachers Federation Councillor and local teacher, Mrs Vanessa Shultz, said the injection of…
MEDOWIE Girl Guides hosted their fifth annual high tea today, continuing on the tradition that is becoming a much-discussed event on the Girl Guides Calendar each year. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The theme of this year’s high tea…
LOCAL University students were this week confronted with future fee hikes due to the Federal Government’s plan to cut university funding. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The new measures will see university fees raised by up to 7.5 percent…
THE long hot summer is gone, but the work continues for our volunteer firefighters from the Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE With winter almost upon us, hazard reduction plans are being put together…
THE dust has settled and the music has faded but this year’s Lost Highway Bluegrass Music Festival will long be remembered as the best ever. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “The Festival itself was an amazing success,” Organiser Sharon…
AS we celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, Tea Gardens local Margaret Gooding has found a unique way to remember and honour her Mum. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Margaret is staging an exhibition of her Mother’s unique fashion designs…