Starting High School can be a challenging time for any young person, let alone a child with additional needs. Two young friends, Otto van de Wijgaart and Joel Cunningham, are about to embark on their high school journey together. Otto…
Held at Henderson Park, Lemon Tree Passage on Saturday 19 November, the annual Tilligerry Festival Foreshore Fun Day proved once again to be a successful event. State Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington was in attendance, telling News Of The…
The Gurr Family have resided in Medowie for ten years, and have proven above and beyond how much they love our community, by giving back through their small business at every turn possible. Rod and Kylie Gurr are the owners…
Perinatal and Depression Week (PND) held annually from 15-21 November aims to raise awareness for this condition experienced by many mothers. The term encompasses the variety of mental health issues that can affect women while pregnant and up to a…
Port Hunter Marauders Touch Footy is a competition encompassing Newcastle, Maitland and Medowie. One such team based in Medowie is striving to take out next month’s State Cup, and considering their recent success, they have every chance of doing so.…
When the announcement was made in December 2015 that Port Stephens Council would amalgamate with Newcastle Council, the reaction from Port Stephens residents was not favourable. Port Stephens Councillors got together and formed a plan to put up a solid…
Carter Goodwin is one extraordinary three-year-old. Twin brother to Milla, and younger brother to Hudson, Carter has already achieved so much in his short life. Carter was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (a disability that affects movement and posture), Epilepsy and…
In Australia, Remembrance Day is observed on the November 11 every year. Services are held at 11.00am at War Memorials, schools and in towns across the country. During the service, the “Last Post” is sounded by a bugler followed by…
The Medowie Christmas Carols, hosted annually by the Williamtown Rotary Club, is currently in preparation mode. The annual event will this year be held on Friday, 2 December at Ferodale Oval, Medowie. If last year’s carols of over 1500 people…
Do you have a bag, handbag or purse you no longer need? Why not consider doing something wonderful with it. The Girl Guides are adding another charitable experience to their long list of community giving and involvement. Or CLICK FOR…