Robyn Killen with some of her beautiful works. Photo: Supplied.
THE works of well-known local artist Robyn Killen currently grace the walls at Tilligerry Art Gallery, in Lemon Tree Passage. Ms Killen’s beautiful collection of oil paintings is a delight to experience. Her work mainly depicts the stunning Bylong Valley, where she lived with her husband on their property before moving with their family to […]
Port Stephens girls and women share in choir’s national title honours. Photo: Supplied.
SEVERAL girls and young women from Raymond Terrace and Medowie are members of the Waratah Girls Choir, which was recently awarded the prestigious National Choral Champions title at the National Choral Eisteddfod in Canberra. Performing at Canberra Grammar School, the senior choir competed in three sections and placed first in each, earning the overall title […]
Leah Veksins is calling for a safer intersection where the Pacific Highway meets the Bucketts Way and Medowie Road. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. The intersection of Medowie Road and the Bucketts Way, where residents are calling for improved safety measures. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. CLOSE to 7,000 signatures have been collected in a renewed push to improve […]
Transgrid's bushfire prevention helicopter patrols. Photo: Supplied.
WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]
A stallholder with her handmade paper flowers and models at the Medowie Lions Art and Craft Fair. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.
A stallholder with her handmade paper flowers and models at the Medowie Lions Art and Craft Fair. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Visitors browse the artwork on display at the fair. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. A young visitor points out artwork in the Medowie Preschool display. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Visitors browse the handmade goods and chat with stallholders […]
Bonsai expert Melanie Delaney showed exhibition patrons how to create a bonsai composition. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Bonsai expert Melanie Delaney showed exhibition patrons how to create a bonsai composition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Dozens of intricate bonsai were on display at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre exhibition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Dozens of intricate bonsai were on display at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre exhibition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Dozens of intricate […]
Telco representatives with Federal MP Meryl Swanson at last Wednesday’s community telecommunications forum. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.
PHONE calls dropping out, poor reception and worries about getting help in an emergency were among key issues raised by residents at a telecommunications forum in Medowie last week. Federal Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson hosted the forum at Pacific Dunes, with representatives from Telstra, Optus, TPG Telecom, and NBN answering questions. A Sunrise resident […]
Medowie boasts beautiful bushland, which could benefit from the formation of a local Landcare group. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.
MEDOWIE’S bushland is part of what makes it a special place to live. Now, the woman behind a proposed local Landcare group is calling on residents to help care for it. Organiser Dee Murdoch hopes to bring together residents who want to protect the natural areas that surround them. An initial meeting is planned for […]
Nicole Chaffey, curator and director of Murrook Cultural Centre, with the striking Regent Honeyeater display she created. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. A visual representation of the Regent Honeyeater’s remaining population hangs from the ceiling, highlighting the plight of this critically endangered bird. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. HUNDREDS of small yellow and black birds hang overhead in Murrook […]
Lions Club members raised $10,000 for Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation with another successful High Tea. Photo: Lions Club Raymond Terrace.
LIONS Club of Raymond Terrace recently hosted yet another successful High Tea in aid of the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. For the fifth year, the club has worked to promote the worthy cause – raising $10,000 to support groundbreaking research into childhood cancer. “Things got a bit out of hand with our white […]
