Foster Care in the Nelson Bay area FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 12, 2016 DO you have a heart for children and families in need? There are many Foster Care organisations in our local region who are currently seeking compassionate individuals, couples and families to become Foster Carers. Foster Carers provide long and short-term care or weekend respite foster care for children and young people who
Opal Card now available from Bulahdelah Post Office Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 30, 2016 BULAHDELAH Post Office now joins the ranks of outlets available to sell and recharge Opal Cards. Along with Tea Gardens Post Office and Hawks Nest Newsagency, the addition of Bulahdelah now means Myall Coast residents and visitors have access to three Opal Card outlets. Mr Roger Dixon from Bulahdelah Post Office said
Andrew Morris Parks Officer MidCoast Council talks Winda Woppa Opinion by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 18, 2016 Dear News Of The Area, THOUGHT I’d pass on some info to your (Winda Woppa) Residents Association about the recent works on Jimmys Beach. Large 2x1m hay bales have been placed along the edge of the Boulevarde as a trial to reduce sand movement over the road, and retain it on the
Gloucester Great Lakes NSW Rural Fire Service people recognised FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 LONG-SERVING members of the Gloucester Great Lakes NSW Rural Fire Service were honoured in a medal ceremony in Tuncurry on Saturday 6 August. Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead was in attendance on behalf of Hon. David Elliott MP, Minister for Emergency Services. Mr Bromhead joined Superintendent Jim Blackmore, Manager Gloucester Great
Vietnam Veterans Day at Karuah Memorial on Thursday 18 August FEATURED Karuah, North Arm Cove by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2016 VIETNAM Veterans Day will be commemorated with a service at the Karuah Memorial on Thursday 18 August at 11.00am. A new commemorative wall which pays tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in Australia’s more recent conflicts will be dedicated by Father Gary Parker during this service. Karuah RSL Sub Branch
Medowie Schools participate in Education Week Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 EDUCATION week is a celebration of Public Education. With a theme this year being ‘shared stories, better learning, stronger communities’, Medowie schools have showcased the fine education offered to young people and with great success. Medowie Public School, Wirreanda Public School, Hunter River High School and Irrawang High School all participated in
Left Handers Day highlights everyday challenges MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2016 FROM a simple hand-shake to doing up a buckle and using a pair of scissors, there is no denying everyday tasks can be challenging for left-handed people. International Left Handers Day is celebrated on Saturday 13 August and aims to raise an awareness of the challenges left-handed people face in the
Spirited Clothing now comes to Medowie Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 28, 2016July 28, 2016 WHEN Overflow Church Medowie (formerly Medowie Baptist Community Church) began organising a movie night to show the documentary ‘The True Cost’, Renee Craddock saw the perfect opportunity to get the church, and our community, involved in the cause at a much greater level. The documentary focuses on the ethical purchasing of
Medowie young people perform in Hairspray Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 27, 2016July 27, 2016 Stage-show spectacular and audience firm favourite, Hairspray, was recently showcased at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre from 15-17 July. In an endeavour to encourage local participation in the event, the promotors cast about 600 young people, aged between 9 and 21, for the dance scenes and general ensemble. A group of Medowie children
MAAP House held its first Open Day on 7 May Regional News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 29, 2016June 29, 2016 MAAP House held its first Open Day on 7 May and was attended by up to 60 people from the areas of Bulahdelah, Tea Gardens, Newcastle, Gosford and Sydney. The visitors had the opportunity to walk through the house, inspect the kitchen and bathrooms, the living areas and the three large