IMAGINE buying a quarter acre block in Medowie for just $700. Though a totally unrealistic attainment in 2016, wind the clock back to 1969, and that is exactly what Graham and Mary Hopper did. Graham, originally from Hannam Vale, a…
There are many important of options to weigh up when deciding who to vote for in an election, not least of all which polling place to attend in order to buy what has become affectionately referred to across Australia as…
FOR the fifth year, RAAF Base Williamtown’s 4 Squadron has held The Warrior Workout,a charity event to raise much needed funds for the Commando Welfare Trust Fund (CWTF). Held on Thursday, 23 June funds raised provide ongoing support to Special…
WHILE golf is generally known as a sport for all ages, genders and ability levels, it’s not often the course is full of players with their age still in single digits. Pacific Dunes Golf Course recently played host to students…
28 MEDOWIE Residents took part in ImugiTaekwondo’s training camp from June 24-26. Held at Glenrock Scout Centre, the Williamtown based club planned 2 days of intense martial arts technical training. 34 students in total, ranging from 6 to 55 years…
WITH the recent announcement of the upcoming closure of the YMCA’s gym in Raymond Terrace, many attendees will be looking elsewhere for their fitness needs. For parents with young children, this can be especially difficult, as the cost of a…
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…
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…
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…
A PHOTOGRAPHIC competition is one of the upcoming initiatives the Medowie Gardens Club are conducting at their Christmas in July event. On Saturday 9 July, at the Medowie Community Centre, the photo competition will be based around five key categories…