THE days of having to explain to people where Medowie is, are seemingly coming to an end. Word is spreading about our little town, and people from far afield are interesting in joining the ranks as residents. Whilst house prices…
IN a sign that even in a close knit community like Medowie, people are interested in forming new community groups with like-minded people, eight Medowie women gathered this weekend to organise such a group. The women are keen to expand…
A collaboration between Engineers Australia and 8 universities aims to encourage more women to pursue a career in engineering. This male dominated field, which often has a macho image problem, is seeking to reinvent itself and attract more women into…
Stage-show spectacular and audience firm favourite, Hairspray, was recently showcased at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre from 15-17 July. In an endeavour to encourage local participation in the event, the promotors cast about 600 young people, aged between 9 and 21,…
THIRTY years’ worth of Medowie pre-schoolers may just recognise this friendly face. This week, Medowie pre-schools director, Michele Ireland, celebrated an impressive thirty years educating our children as a staff member and Director at the pre-school on Kindlebark Drive. This…
Yoga began as a religious ritual in Northern India in ancient times and is practised by followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. In more recent times, yoga has become a popular and mainstream activities that many people participate in for…
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a motorcyclist south of Newcastle yesterday. Emergency services were called to Flowers Drive, Catherine Hill Bay, about 3.15pm (Saturday 23 July 2016), following reports of a collision between…
MEDOWIE, Williamtown, and Salt Ash residents are reminded by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to be aware of the danger posed by house fires during the cooler months. Locals are especially encouraged to ensure they have working smoke alarms,…
WHEN long term Medowie resident, Jarad Ashpole, met Jacki Down, little did he know what their future would hold. The pair met while Jacki was running her own successful gym in Sydney, before she took a leap of faith and…
Lynda Stuart, Gloria Gomes, Janet Ayre, Judy Valler, Linda Overend Harking back to a golden age by-gone era, Medowie’s The Greenhouse Eatery transformed into the popularly portrayed Roaring 1920s at a recent glitzy event. On Saturday 9 July, The Greenhouse…