Port Stephens Residents: Don’t Drown in Distractions Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - January 11, 2017 A combination of the holiday season, extreme heat and alcohol has created the perfect storm for drowning deaths in NSW. Although any person of any age can drown, the statistics for males are sobering. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE According to the 2016 National Drowning Report by the Royal Life Saving Society of
Ashlie Stapleton, Young cricket star on the rise Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - January 11, 2017 When it comes to summer in Australia, the game of cricket is second to none In recent times, Women’s Cricket has enjoyed some much-deserved publicity. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE In fact, the WBBL is being televised on free-to-air television this season. This kind of exposure is sure to make an impact on
Medowie’s newest residents Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 Medowie has welcomed our newest residents, in the cherub-like faces of five new little people. We celebrate the last tiny Medowie residents of 2016, and the very first tiny residents of 2017. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE In the last days of 2016, little Charlie and Evie were welcomed into their
Medowie Christian School Mission trip to Port Vila in 2017 FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - January 4, 2017 A group of students from Medowie Christian School are rolling up their sleeves to raise funds for their own tickets for a very special trip. Approximately 18 Year 9 and 10 students, along with Principal Simon Herd and Deputy Principal Tracey Deal, are participating in a mission trip to Port
Word On The Street Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 This week News Of The Area visited local Medowie businesses to find out what the New Year’s Eve resolutions are for retain workers and business owners. Although many were shy and didn’t want to share their personal improvement plans for 2017, and others claimed not to have one, a few accepted
Bushfire Advice from Medowie Rural Fire Brigade Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - January 4, 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. This advice, from local Rural Fire Brigade, will help residents and tourists to be prepared. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Medowie Rural Fire Brigade Captain Andrew Collins said, “Now
Dr Hudson Reminds Locals To Keep Pets Cool Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 Humans are not alone in needing relief from the heat during our hottest months. While we often indulge in ice-creams, swims at the beach, and escaping to the cool air of shopping centres, our pets also need reprieve from the heat. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Medowie’s Noah’s Ark Vet, Dr Donald Hudson,
Make time in your diary for others this Christmas season with a blood donation Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - December 29, 2016 This Christmas, as the silly season hits and everyone is busy with family, friends and festive gatherings, the national average of blood donations will drop. Whilst it is understandable that people are busy, the Australian Red Cross blood service urges people to make some time for a donation, and help them
Long-serving Farm assistant announces retirement Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - December 29, 2016 Irrawang high this week farewelled one of their long-serving members of staff. Mr Peter Slade, a much-loved and familiar face in the Irrawang school fabric, announced his retirement earlier this year, to coincide with the final week of school for 2016. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Irrawang High School representative Ms Luella Fagan
Becc Northam’s fight for a pain free life Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - December 28, 2016December 28, 2016 This photo may look to many as just a photo of someone having an amazing night at a concert, but it is so much more than that. The girl pictured, Becc Northam, has Cystic Fibrosis. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE If you had asked her last year if she could ever attend a
