IN what is shaping up to be a big year for Port Stephens Young Citizen of the Year, Carissa Maher has been accepted into the University of Newcastle’s Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Criminology. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT…
MEDOWIE Tidy Towns will combine this year with Medowie Lions Club to coordinate and manage Clean up Australia Day. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The event is scheduled for Sunday 5 March. This once a year event is open…
IN the next installment of the introduction of new School Leaders in our feeder primary school and high schools, Medowie Christian School is proud to announce their school leaders for 2017. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE News Of The…
MEDOWIE Mums, a Facebook online community group, has begun organising weekly catch ups in Medowie as a way to ensure that all parents, dads included, feel they are supported on their parenting journey. Parents are more likely to experience anxiety…
THE final school in our interviews with the new 2017 School leaders at every Medowie feeder school is Medowie’s ‘original’ school, Medowie Public School. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE News Of The Area met with the chosen group of…
THERE are many reasons children and young people may go to school without eating breakfast in the mornings. Whether it be something as simple as time management, or something more complex like family financial struggles or a lack of access…
RESIDENTS in Medowie and the Tilligerry Peninsula are experienced with the fears and worry associated with the threat of fire, and the complete and utter devastation it can cause. Despite the close calls of recent fire seasons, and the…
VALENTINE’S Day can bring the romantic out in many people, and this Valentine’s Day was no exception for a local firefighter. Medowie Rural Fire Brigade crew set hearts on fire on Valentine’s Day, when they teamed up to help their…
ALL Medowie feeder schools have now announced their 2017 Sports Leaders for School Sports houses. News Of The Area will introduce two groups each week of our peer-chosen, sports-minded young people who will lead and guide our schools this year…
IRRAWANG High School has created a fantastic new initiative to assist students wanting to improve academically, as well as providing a safe environment for an after school activity. Every Monday afternoon, dedicated Irrawang teachers will give up their afternoons…