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Thursday, 28 January, 2021
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The Betty Herbertson Story
By Marian SAMPSON PORT Stephens resident Lorraine Nicol may be small in stature, but she, along with husband Murray, has delivered big things for her community. In 2020, Lorraine was named Freeman of Port Stephens. Local and friend of Lorraine and Murray Nicol, Brian Watson Will, told News Of The Area, “Behind every successful woman, is an extremely supportive man. “That’s the partnership of Lorraine and Murray Nicol, of Corlette.” The Nicols are both Rotarians, with Lorraine honoured for her fund-raising achievements.
q Murray and Lorraine Nicol at the chair installed on the Salamander Bay foreshore which commemorates their efforts for the local community.
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By Victoria Henderson
AS parents breathe a sigh of relief, the area’s children will be returning to school over the next two weeks.
Some students in Medowie will have an extra treat as they move into the brand-new facilities of Catherine McAuley
Catholic College on the busy Medowie Road. From 3 February, years 7 and 8 students will be starting
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