Construction has officially begun on a new community facility to house Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed with the Mayor of Port Stephens, Bruce MacKenzie, turning the first sod of work today. The 655 square metre building will be built in the…
WHEN North Arm Cove residents celebrate, they celebrate in style. This year’s Christmas in July dinner was no exception, and the residents were treated to a fine spread. North Arm Cove resident, Jan Noake, told News Of The Area, “This…
THE Bulahdelah Community turned out in force to show their support for the Great Lakes Women’s Shelter at a Christmas in July fundraiser last weekend. Christmas trees, bonbons, tinsel and a life-sized inflatable Santa greeted the mass of revellers as…
NEWLY elected student leaders at Bulahdelah Central School commenced their official duties last week. Captains Kaitlyn Gregory and Bailey Shultz along with Vice-Captains Tate Bruinsma, Taylor Garemyn, Tom Locke and Bianca Mason are now formally part of the student leadership…
THE 16th Port Stephens Annual Community Dolphin Census has confirmed the resident Bottle Nose Dolphin population is stable. A total of 86 dolphin sightings were recorded during a one hour observation period last month. Past studies conducted by Macquarie University…
ONCE again, the Medowie Rural Fire Brigade has proven why it is such a valuable asset to the local community. Two crews attended a house fire on 12 July, approximately 4pm at a residence in Melia Close, Medowie. On arrival,…
MIDCOAST Council’s first series of community meetings came to an end last week with the final session held in Bulahdelah. There was a strong turnout from the local community with Administrator John Turner, Interim General Manager Glenn Handford and eight…
THE Old Friends get-together is on again this year and will be held at Bulahdelah Bowling Club on Saturday 3 September. Two old friends, Joan Cheers and Irene Worth have had their heads together and have decided that this year’s…
DOCTOR Paul Burford, one of Medowie’s most loved community-based General Practitioners (GP), has set up his new medical practice at Technology Place, Williamtown in the airport’snew precinct. The surgery, which opened in April this year, is located alongside the Mercure…
HUNTER Local Land Services recently hosted an open community session in Bulahdelah to discuss the predicted changes that agriculture will face as a result of climate variability. A draft climate action plan was presented to the community during the evening,…