The Grandparents As Carers support group (GAPS) was joined by our local MP, Kate Washington, at a market stall this week at Marketown to raise awareness of the existence of their group. Children in foster care are often placed within…
As our community continues to mourn the loss of Corey Pethebridge, a gesture made by a community member has transformed into something very special. Corey was killed while riding his motorbike home on Wednesday 26 October on Abundance Road, Medowie.…
During the recent school holidays, dance school ‘Dance n Dazzle’ had quite a few students compete at the Abermain Eisteddfod, which celebrated its 99th Year this year and is planning big things for its centenary next year. Each year, dancers…
Dear News Of The Area, Just a quick update on the plant sale we had at the Medowie Garden Club on October 22, 2016. The weather was not kind, starting off cloudy but no rain, then the heavens opened and…
(Updates at the bottom) [clear-line] Fire and emergency services are fiercely fighting a blaze still burning in between Raymond Terrace and Karuah. The fire is burning near the Pacific Highway at Balickera, north of Raymond Terrace. The fire is burning…
Wirreanda Public School students this week participated in the ‘Day For Daniel’ awareness day. The annual day was developed by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation with the aim of educating children about their personal safety. Daniel’s parents, Bruce and Denise, said,…
A group of Year 3 students from across Port Stephens and the Myall Coast participated in a very special ceremony this week. The official naming of what will be their new secondary school. All Year 3 students from St Brigid’s…
When Ann-Marie Stott Lucas attended a specialist appointment and had to be weighed, she stepped on the clinic scales and was shocked to see the number in front of her. She realised her weight had gotten out of control, and…
NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Niall Blair, and President of NSW Farmers, Derek Schoen have today announced the four finalists for the 2016 NSW Farmer of the Year Award. Mr Blair said the finalists are leaders in their fields, who…
Overflow Care are giving back to the community yet again, with the commencement of their new CAP Money course. The Overflow Care Club is a not for profit initiative of the Overflow Church in Medowie (formerly Medowie Baptist Church) in…