ONE would be hard pressed to find a person who has squeezed more out of life than Medowie resident, Pastor Arthur Magrath. Arthur has been a Medowie resident since he moved here to take up the position as Pastor of…
“WHO cares? God does. And so do we.” Chances are if you are a local to Medowie, this sentence will sound familiar – and most will be able to pick where from. The Medowie Assembly of God Church (AOG) has…
ON Wednesday 24 August 2016, 35 Students from Medowie Public School participated in Wakakirri at Riverside Theatre Sydney. Each year, hundreds of schools across Australia create Story-Dances for Wakakirri that reflect student’s thoughts, ideas and aspirations. These stories are performed…
IF you love supporting your local community, our children and their learning, and you want something fun to do for the night, we may have discovered the event for you to attend. The Wirreanda Public School P&C are a friendly…
THIS year marks fifty years since the battle of Long Tan in the Vietnam War, so this year’s Vietnam Day remembrance ceremony in Medowie held even more special significance. Vietnam Veterans Day is commemorated on August 18 every year. Medowie…
THE problem of congested internet service in Medowie continues to frustrate locals, but there may be change on the horizon. Since our initial report on local man, Adrian Drummond, and his efforts to circulate a petition and make Telstra take…
WORKS by Council, commencing on Tuesday 23 August will see new ramps constructed around Brushbox Avenue, Blackbutt Crescent, Silverwattle Drive, Kindlebark Drive and Grey Gum Street. Valued at over $140,000, the installation project also includes the construction of a…
MEDOWIE Rural Fire Service will be joining with News Of The Area to arm Medowie residents with as much fire safety information as possible before this year’s bushfire season begins. This week, the fire brigade would like to educate Medowie…
WHEN News Of The Area reporters approached Kate Washington, Member for Port Stephens, with requests from Medowie residents to speak with the Police about their concerns for our community, Ms Washington was quick to take action. Ms Washington spoke with…
MEDOWIE Rural Fire Service(RFS) have a new truck, and this one is going to be a hit with the tiny fire fighters of the future. ‘Mighty Mike’ is a model fire truck designed for younger children to sit in. It…