What to do if a bushfire threatens your home Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - January 19, 2017 A wet winter and good spring growth means a higher-than-average bushfire threat this summer, with hot and dry conditions forecast for the coming months. Medowie Rural Fire Brigade Captain Andrew Collins said, "Now is the time residents should be inspecting and preparing their homes and properties.” Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “Also think
Give Little Terns some big space this summer FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - December 28, 2016December 28, 2016 Midcoast Council is calling on Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens residents and visitors to help protect the nests of the rare Little Terns who have made the Winda Woppa sand stockpile their summer home. “Hawks Nest attracts visitors from all over the state during summer with its white beaches and beautiful
Love Summer – Love Nelson Bay FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - December 14, 2016December 14, 2016 Summer in Port Stephens is peak season but the local tourism industry has banded together to launch the area’s first-ever summer promotion with activities and programs designed to enhance the visitor experience and inspire holidaymakers to return in the other three seasons. Running through December and January, the new ‘Love Summer,
Amazing Story: Hawks Nest Triathlon Vintage Athletes FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2016 SOME amazing stories have emerged in the wake of the inaugural Hawks Nest Triathlon. Take for instance local competitors Chris Lock, Breton Gibbs and Hugh Jones. “I’m the oldest at 74,” Mr Lock said. “Then there’s Breton who’s 70 and the baby Hugh at 68.” They call themselves Team 201 and on the day
Lalie Cornic French Exchange student stays with Medowie family FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 22, 2016September 22, 2016 IRRAWANG High has a strong tradition of welcoming an international student into their school family each year. This year, that welcome has been extended to seventeen year old Lalie Cornic, a French Exchange student who will be with them until the end of the year. The Student Exchange Australia/New Zealand program offers
Medowie Cricket Club prepare for start of season Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 16, 2016 ARE you looking for a fun, relaxed club to join for Summer sport for the kids, or for yourself? Medowie Cricket Club might just be the place for you. Registrations are open for all teams, and the club is open to all players. Teams begin with Milo cricket for the little ones, all