Young Volunteer Tiana Binskin, an entrepreneurial spirit and a love for animals Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - December 14, 2016December 14, 2016 Volunteer’s, young and old, around Australia are being honoured for International Volunteers Day. Medowie’s Tiana Binskin deserves recognition as a young volunteer who demonstrates compassion for animals and volunteers so much of her own time to looking after their welfare and well-being. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Tiana spent three years in the
Milo Cricket – Building Future Cricket Stars Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Sport by NOTA - December 13, 2016 David Warner and Steve Smith have been doing some incredible things on the cricket field during the summer so far. However, their success didn’t happen overnight. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Chances are, both Dave and Steve started their cricketing journey thanks to Milo Cricket, and our very own Medowie Milo Cricket Team
Sports Gala day for Irrawang High School feeder primary schools Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Sport by NOTA - December 13, 2016 The transition from Year 6 to the big, wide world of high school isn’t always easy, but Wirreanda teacher Patrick Hay has seen that the transition is an easier one for the students of Irrawang High School’s feeder network. A full-time teacher and part-time triathlete, Mr Hay recognised the role sport
Medowie’s Christmas Carols see huge community numbers Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Photo Gallery by NOTA - December 7, 2016 Rotary’s annual Medowie Christmas Carols, held at Ferodale Oval in Medowie on Friday night, was a resounding success. Light rain earlier in the evening did not deter the crowds with well over 1000 people in attendance. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE School groups provided much of the entertainment, along with soloist Miss Laura
St John Ambulance Volunteer, Graham Howlett, totals 838 hours in 2016 Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - December 7, 2016 Volunteers make a positive contribution to society, frequently in local, community-based organisations addressing a specific need. The United Nations (UN) declared 5 December as the annual UN International Volunteer Day. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The UN initiated this day of recognition in 1985 to advocate for the work volunteers do in a
Santa Selfies And Toy Donations Make The Perfect Fit this Festive Season Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - December 7, 2016 Santa photos are no longer reserved just for busy shopping centres with the announcement by Dr Paul Burford that the man in red will be making an appearance on Saturday 10 December at 9am. Located at the turnoff to the airport, 1 Technology Place Williamtown, Santa Claus will be visiting Central
Port Stephens Council joins campaign to tackle dumping Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 7, 2016 Port Stephens Council has joined forces with Hunter Councils in a new campaign to reduce the amount of illegal dumping in the region. Hunter Councils’ regional waste education coordinator, Chantelle Sage, said the two month campaign is designed to combat dumping that is costing the councils and their ratepayers approximately $3million
Dance N Dazzle school Medowie awards for ten and twenty years FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Sport by NOTA - December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 The Dancers of Dance N Dazzle dance school have finished the year off in a flourish of colour, music, fun and a lot of tulle and sequins. The school held its annual end of year concert at the St Philip’s Christian School college theatre at Waratah last week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT
Good Grief Service at Overflow Church Medowie Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - December 6, 2016 Grief can often hit hard at Christmas time. Maybe you’re thinking “Mum won’t be here with us this Christmas” or “This time last year I was happily married” or any one of a hundred things that we can grieve over. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Christmas, with its joy, music, presents, excitement and
Williamtown residents’ blood testing welcome, air testing needed Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson has welcomed the start of voluntary blood testing for Williamtown residents, and encouraged affected people to have their blood tested and participate in the epidemiological study. She also reiterated her call for air testing in the contaminated zone, given that some residents had already registered high
