Word On The Street Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 19, 2017March 19, 2017 News Of The Area hit the pavements this week, gumboots on, braving the rain and mud, to ask the people of Medowie this week’s question: Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “Now that the merger with Newcastle Council is off the table, what are your thoughts on the Port Stephens Council suggestion that
Port Stephens Youth Advisory Panel host Mental Health Forum Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 19, 2017 IT was a packed house at the Medowie Community Centre last week for the Youth Mental Health Forum 2017. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This event was proudly hosted by the Port Stephens Council Youth Advisory Panel. Students from all local high schools were invited, along with mental health stakeholders and representatives. Attendees were
Three medowie teens awarded Mayoral Academic Scholarships Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 19, 2017 THREE Medowie young people were recipients of the recently awarded Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Anneka Zerbes, Sarah Swainson and Lachlan White were chosen this year, based on their academic performance and community involvement. Applicants apply online, and then are shortlisted and interviewed by a panel of judges
Library Donation from Medowie Christian School FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 15, 2017 TEA Gardens Library has received a welcome donation to help support its ‘Homework Help’ program. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Medowie Christian School handed over a cheque for $500 last week to Librarians Chris Shelly and Carol Johnson. “One of our core values is reaching community,’’ Principal Simon Herd told News Of The
Brooke Nicholson from Medowie Shaves for a Cure Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 TWELVE-year-old Medowie resident Brooke Nicholson will be shaving her waist-length hair as part of the World's Greatest Shave. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Her original goal of raising $250 for blood cancer research was reached within her first day of signing up, and she has now raised $450. The shave helps provide vital
Dumped materials create eyesore at Medowie entrance FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 15, 2017 MEDOWIE residents will be familiar with the landscaped mounds at the roundabout entrance to Medowie on Medowie and Richardson Roads. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The history behind the Campvale landscape mounds goes back to October 2012 when members of our Tidy Towns committee expressed concerns about untidy looking entrances into
High Tea to raise funds for ‘Mums and Bubs’ in the Philippines. Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2017March 14, 2017 YOU are invited to have a fun ladies day out, whilst helping the women of the Philippines. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Independent Arbonne consultant Katie Lavender is hosting a “Shine Bright” High Tea fundraiser, raising funds for a community in Manila, Philippines. The fundraiser, which doubles as a fashion parade and shopping
Medowie family man to stand for Mayor in Council elections. FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2017 THE next Mayoral candidate in our News Of The Area local election coverage is Medowie family man Desmond Maslen. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Des’s family has been a part of the Port Stephens area for a long time, with his father growing up at Bobs Farm, and his Mother’s side of
Nima Nikfarjam, Medowie Resident, Celebrates Persian New Year Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2017March 15, 2017 MEDOWIE is a long way from Iran, but for one local family, the annual Persian New Year is an ideal opportunity to celebrate their traditional culture. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE On entering the house, a visitor is greeted by a table set up with a table of traditional items that act
Arthur Magrath remembered by Medowie residents FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 14, 2017 MEDOWIE this week said goodbye to one of its finest, most influential, community-minded residents. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Born in 1937 in Carlton, Victoria, Arthur Magrath was the doting husband to his beloved Beryl, loving father to eight sons, adored grandfather to nine grandchildren and much loved great-grandfather to three little
