ENERGETIC and effervescent President of the Rotary Club of Williamtown, Mr Geoffrey Hamilton, has an extra special reason to be happy. In addition to overseeing a successful Medowie Christmas Carols in December, on Saturday, 4 February he married his fiancé,…
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THE RAAF Base Williamtown Craft Group were ‘mission ready’ with pens, glue and plenty of willing helpers as they performed ‘Operation Christmas Cards’ this month at the RAAF Williamtown Family Room. Williamtown based personnel joined with staff, spouses and community…
THERE was triple cake and three times the fun when Karuah triplets Kenny, Jackson and Will Barry celebrated their first birthday last week. Proud parents Katie Hogan and Phil Barry marked the special occasion at home with their three identical…
IN early June we were called out to a baby koala on the ground in the Swan Bay area of Hawks Nest following a cold and bitter night. Her mother was in the tree above. Despite encouraging the baby to…
IT’S National Op Shop Week, a time when we’re all encouraged to “Op ‘til we Drop.” The campaign is aimed at promoting our local Op Shops as places to find that special outfit, rare book, or piece of crockery or…
KEEPING active and not smoking are the secrets to a long life according to Merv Nagle who recently celebrated his 90th Birthday. Merv marked the special occasion at his home in Tea Gardens surrounded by several generations of his family…
TWO young Medowie Netballers have achieved a special club goal this month. Jasmin White and Jessica Page have reached the goal of one hundred games with their club, and were presented this month with special keepsakes. The two girls…
Dear News Of The Area, ANOTHER great outing was enjoyed last month by the Over 60’s Lunch Group, with our special dinner at Mumms. Food and service were fantastic. We are all off to Tea Gardens Hotel for…
Dear News Of The Area, LAST Friday we lost a special person from Bulahdelah. I think nearly everyone knew ‘Shakey Mike’. I just wanted to say I have known him at least 10 years and I didn’t even know his…