With momentum growing for Australia’s day of nationhood celebration to change, the public holiday has become increasingly controversial in recent years. However, the fact remains that it is a gazetted public holiday that in many ways marks the end of…
Port Stephens Cat Rescue desperately needs people to adopt cats and kittens. Currently they are over-capacity with 65 kitties in care, down from 80. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This is their busiest time of the year being breeding season…
Two Medowie locals have been nominated to receive an award in the annual Port Stephens Council Community Awards to be announced and presented on Australia Day, January 26, 2017. Mr Tony Gillespie has been nominated for Port Stephens Sportsperson of…
While we all swelter in the heat, hide in the air conditioning and wish for cooler days, Medowie RFS firefighter Darryl Luck is training in his firefighting gear any spare moment he gets when not fighting fires. The 47-year-old has…
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…
In 2016, approximately 650 children aged between zero and fourteen were newly diagnosed with a form of cancer. One young resident with a heart of gold decided she would try and do something to help. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE…
The Australian ‘barbie’ tradition is famous. We look forward to our weekend breaks and the great Aussie barbecue is such a big part of our leisure time. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE We invite friends and family to our homes…
Take the children to a school holiday activity this summer that will be beneficial to not only their physical health, but their happiness, mood, mental health, peace of mind, focus and ability to relax. Medowie Yoga has been asked to…
Many residents in Medowie and surrounding areas have been waiting for years for news about the National Broadband Network (NBN) being connected. The politically controversial communications network was first announced by then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and has undergone a number…
As a young lad, Daniel Marquez helped out his grandfather, the late Luis Rodriguez, on the farm and had the opportunity to learn his farming skills from a very experienced tomato grower, amongst other things. With the passing of his…