IN a wonderful nod to the high quality of secondary Public Education on offer for our young people, a group of Irrawang students and their teacher have taken out state awards at a distinguished awards ceremony as the only…
MEDOWIE residents galore took part in ‘Shave for a cure’ this week, hosted by MarketPlace Raymond Terrace. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave began back in 1998 is now one of Australia’s biggest fundraising…
IRRAWANG High is fast becoming known for their focus on extra areas that students are passionate about, and finding and developing programs to encourage those passions. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This year, it is the Mathematics and Technology…
IRRAWANG High School farewelled their much-loved PDHPE teacher Mr Turner last year, and knew they were big sports shoes to fill. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Those shoes have been filled, and the new wearer of these shoes and…
IN an effort to develop and strengthen the relationship between local police and community members, Port Stephens Local Area Command officers this week hosted ‘Coffee with a Cop’. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Held at Raymond Terrace MarketPlace, officers…
OUR Medowie feeder public high school has announced their school leaders for 2017, and News Of The Area is confident in the ability of this fine group of students to set a wonderful example for the young students in all…
If you’re looking for a fun, creative and musical outlet for your son or daughter this year at Irrawang High School, their talented Drum Corp group is certainly worth looking into. The group performed to many and varied crowds in…
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating a series of hydrocarbon discharges into the Hunter River at Raymond Terrace. A spokesperson from the EPA told News Of The Area that the leak has been traced back to small break…
The Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed in Boomerang Park will be opened officially by Port Stephens Mayor Bruce MacKenzie at 9am tomorrow, Tuesday 20 December. Mayor MacKenzie will be joined by West Ward Councillors Peter Kafer, Chris Doohan and Paul Le…
With a focus this week on volunteers, the Irrawang students who honoured their school volunteers deserve recognition. International Volunteer Day celebrates the frequently unsung work of those who assist without financial gain and Irrawang High School values and appreciates the…