Word On The Street
News Of The Area hit the pavements this week, gumboots on, braving the rain and mud, to ask the people of Medowie this week’s question: Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “Now that the merger with Newcastle Council is off…
Category Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale
Port Stephens Youth Advisory Panel host Mental Health Forum
IT was a packed house at the Medowie Community Centre last week for the Youth Mental Health Forum 2017. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This event was proudly hosted by the Port Stephens Council Youth Advisory Panel. Students from…
Three medowie teens awarded Mayoral Academic Scholarships
THREE Medowie young people were recipients of the recently awarded Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Anneka Zerbes, Sarah Swainson and Lachlan White were chosen this year, based on their academic performance and community involvement.…
Library Donation from Medowie Christian School
TEA Gardens Library has received a welcome donation to help support its ‘Homework Help’ program. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Medowie Christian School handed over a cheque for $500 last week to Librarians Chris Shelly and Carol Johnson. “One…
Brooke Nicholson from Medowie Shaves for a Cure
TWELVE-year-old Medowie resident Brooke Nicholson will be shaving her waist-length hair as part of the World’s Greatest Shave. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Her original goal of raising $250 for blood cancer research was reached within her first day…
Dumped materials create eyesore at Medowie entrance
MEDOWIE residents will be familiar with the landscaped mounds at the roundabout entrance to Medowie on Medowie and Richardson Roads. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The history behind the Campvale landscape mounds goes back to October 2012 when members of…
High Tea to raise funds for ‘Mums and Bubs’ in the Philippines.
YOU are invited to have a fun ladies day out, whilst helping the women of the Philippines. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Independent Arbonne consultant Katie Lavender is hosting a “Shine Bright” High Tea fundraiser, raising funds for a…
Medowie family man to stand for Mayor in Council elections.
THE next Mayoral candidate in our News Of The Area local election coverage is Medowie family man Desmond Maslen. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Des’s family has been a part of the Port Stephens area for a long time, with…
Nima Nikfarjam, Medowie Resident, Celebrates Persian New Year
MEDOWIE is a long way from Iran, but for one local family, the annual Persian New Year is an ideal opportunity to celebrate their traditional culture. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE On entering the house, a visitor is greeted by…
Arthur Magrath remembered by Medowie residents
MEDOWIE this week said goodbye to one of its finest, most influential, community-minded residents. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Born in 1937 in Carlton, Victoria, Arthur Magrath was the doting husband to his beloved Beryl, loving father to eight sons,…