Retail Workers Don’t Stop for Christmas Port Stephens LGA Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - December 22, 2016December 22, 2016 This Christmas season, spare a thought for those in retail, hospitality and medical fields who have to work through the holidays. It is often very hard to arrange Christmas plans around work and family time. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Seventeen-year-old Medowie resident Maddison Watson has been working every Christmas and New Year's
Nick Arena, Bobs Farm Port Stephens: 2016 Farmer of the Year Port Stephens LGA Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - December 21, 2016December 21, 2016 Owner of the largest Barramundi farm in NSW, Nick Arena, has been named the 2016 NSW Farmer of the Year. Nick Arena operates his business at Bobs Farm near Port Stephens, with 1440 square metres of tanks, producing 1000 kilograms of fish a week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE In addition, Mr Arena
Word on the street – What do you want for Christmas? Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - December 21, 2016December 21, 2016 Residents were asked “What do you want (wish for) for Christmas?” 1.“I wish for our new puppy to join our family – a little Lab called Georgie!” Kristie Spark (Medowie) Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE 2.“I wish for all, Health, Happiness and Prosperity!” Melissa Mitchell (Medowie) 3.“My Christmas wish is for everyone to tell
Firearm and Sword located during vehicle stop in Salt Ash Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - December 16, 2016 A Man has been charged after a firearm and sword were allegedly located during a vehicle stop north of Newcastle on the weekend. About 8.30 am on Friday 9 December 2016, police from Port Stephens Local Area Command responded to reports of a suspicious car in Salt Ash Avenue, Salt Ash
Santas for Charity this Weekend’s Focus in Medowie and Williamtown FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Photo Gallery Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - December 16, 2016December 16, 2016 The local fascination with Santa continued this weekend with two visits from the man in red to The Little Pantry Café in Medowie and Central Health Alliance in Williamtown. All for a good cause, the jolly Santa of the event, which was kindly hosted by Medowie’s The Little Pantry Café, was
Family Fisherman Moves to Salt Ash Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 Coming from four generations of fishermen, John Wisby has relocated the family business to his portable truck in Salt Ash. Originally from Tasmania, John moved here to be closer to his family and try his luck in the Prawn industry. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Running the two biggest fish factories in
Community Wellbeing Program Host Movie Night Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - December 1, 2016 As the Class Action against Defence kicked off in Sydney this week, residents were trying to de-stress with a free movie night. Organised by the Community Wellbeing Program, funded by the Defence Force and facilitated by the University of Newcastle's Family Action Centre, the night was open to all residents affected
Williamtown Residents Forced to Take Class Action Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - November 10, 2016 Commenting on the class action lawsuit filed against the Department of Defence this week, Greens NSW Senator Lee Rhiannon said the Department’s failure to properly act on this issue has forced local residents to take action. “It should never have come to this,” Senator Rhiannon said. “After over a year of anguish,
Medowie residents urged to be Helping Hands for sick kids Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - November 10, 2016 McHappy Day will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year on Saturday 12th November and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is encouraging Medowie residents to help raise a record breaking $3.8 million by purchasing a $2 Helping Hand or a pair of Ronald Socks for $3, which are now available
Families Celebrate Australia’s flying squadrons at Williamtown Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - November 1, 2016 A fun day was had by young and old, despite terrible weather, at the celebration of the Centenary of Australia’s first flying squadrons. The day began with an official ceremony for invited guests and members of the press, where the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK
