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Medowie Bale Out The Drought

"A MASSIVE big thank you going out to the wonderful people of Medowiefor their amazing
month-long campaign that saw the community of 9500 people raise $70,000 for farmers battling the big dry"
Medowie Bale Out the Drought organisers Chris Doohan and Ben Niland
 #supportingouraussiefarmers #helpingtomakeadifference#thebigdry"

"A community of just over 9,000 people has raised around $70,000 for those who have been devastated by the drought. Well done, #Medowie! You are incredible. 
Hats off to all at the Bull N Bush Hotel Medowie and organisers Chris Doohan and Ben Niland. Every dollar you've raised sends a message to those on the land that they are not alone in this terrible time." Meryl Swanson MP

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port stephens council proposal for rate rise
COMMUNITY INPUT SOUGHT

Port Stephens Council is considering an application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) in 2019 and is seeking community views on the proposed rate options.
There have been 2 communication sessions in Medowie and many throughout the Council area to help people understand the reasons for the proposal and the different levels of rises and their impacts on our towns and environment.

People are urged to either complete a survey for the Council or make written submissions (email or handwritten) so that the Council may consider your views. See the Port Stephens Council site for fact sheets and contact details   http://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/your-council/about-council/public-exhibition/investing-in-our-community

​Contacts as below:
Submissions must be received by 5pm Friday 31 August 2018. You can provide feedback in five ways:

1. Online through Council's website on the Engagement Hub site (follow the links from the front page of the website)
2. By email to srv@portstephens.nsw.gov.au.
3. In writing on a submission form available at the information sessions.
4. By letter to Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324.
5. You may be contacted to take part in a telephone survey.

Please quote PSC 2018-02118 with your feedback.

srv_community_meetings_schedule_flyer.pdf
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new catholic college at medowie

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland – Newcastle will construct the Catherine McAuley Catholic College at Medowie, to open in 2020.
The scale of the project includes an Early Learning Centre, 3 stream Primary school, 7 stream High School (part 2 storey), Place of Worship and a residential duplex. The school will eventually cater for 1,200 students. Years 7 to 12 and will feature state of the art learning centres, including a library and recreation areas.

COLLEGE

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RAAF Williamtown Base community update

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