Special ceremony to honour Irrawang High year 12 students Medowie & Tilligerry News Of The Area News Of The Area Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae, Tomago by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 29, 2017 A SPECIAL ceremony was held this week for the Year 12 students at Irrawang High School. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much
Treasure Boxes from Peter Sinclair Gardens for Children in need FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 28, 2017 RESIDENTS from Peter Sinclair Gardens have added their special touch to what’s called the ‘Shoebox Project’ run by the Tea Gardens Baptist Church. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on
Central Health Alliance don the jeans for little Kobie FEATURED Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 10, 2017 GENES for Jeans Day was celebrated in honour of a very special little boy this week at Central Health Alliance in Williamtown. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE When Kaylene Staader was pregnant with her twin boys, she found out that she was a carrier for a genetic disorder X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome (XLP). She
Anna Bay Scouts plan trip to Norfolk Island Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 19, 2017 ANNA Bay Scouts and Venturers are planning a very special trip, and they need a little generosity to help them to get there. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE On Friday 19 January 2018, they are hoping to fly to Norfolk Island for one week. During their stay, they will learn about the history
Medowie Public School unveil new mural FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 4, 2017 MEDOWIE Public School is embracing Australia’s rich cultural history, with the official opening this week of their special new art installation. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE In 2015 the Aboriginal Education Committee at Medowie Public School started the consultation process with Cherie Johnson from ‘Speaking in Colour’ to design an Aboriginal-inspired mural. School
Jack and Thora Ireland celebrate wedding anniversary in Bulahdelah Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 21, 2017 A SPECIAL night out with family was the perfect way for Jack and Thora Ireland to celebrate their wedding anniversary last weekend. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Bulahdelah couple, who took their vows in 1944, said the secret of their very happy union is simply love. “The whole time we have been
Fire Ravaged Dunedoo says Thank You to the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Community FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 21, 2017 FIRE ravaged Dunedoo has sent out a special thankyou to the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Community for its ongoing support following February’s devastating Sir Ivan blaze. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Dunedoo Branch of the Country Women’s Association said, “Your generosity and support has been greatly appreciated and will always be remembered.” “$5,100
Council approves students’ proposal for Indigenous Culture Garden Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae, Tomago by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2017 OUR Catholic feeder primary school for Medowie’s future Catherine McAuley College, St.Brigid’s Primary School, has had a special week at school, inviting Aboriginal elders and community members to help them to open their new Indigenous Cultural Garden. Medowie and Tilligerry Indigenous students who attend St Brigid’s were a part of this
Quilt Tribute for Karuah Fire Fighters Karuah, North Arm Cove by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 15, 2017 NEWS Of The Area was invited to a very special gathering of the Karuah River Craft Group last week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The occasion was the unveiling of a beautiful quilt created in honour of their local fire fighters. The idea for the quilt was born out of the devastating bushfires
Dr Kelvin Kong, Australia’s First Indigenous Surgeon at Tomaree Function FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 2, 2017 THE Tomaree Peninsula Branch of the Country Labor Party recently hosted a function that included special guest speaker Dr Kelvin Kong, Australia’s first indigenous surgeon. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Dr Kong, who was born and raised in Port Stephens, is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist with a particular interest