A man will undergo emergency surgery after a reported shark attack this morning at Black Head Beach just north of Forster. About 11.45am (Friday 4 September 2015) emergency services were called to Black Head Beach after reports of an injured man being assisted from the water A 65-year-old local man told police he
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Gloucester Great Lakes Rural Fire Service volunteers recognised
Long-serving Gloucester Great Lakes Rural Fire Service volunteers were recognised by medal presentations at Tuncurry and Gloucester on Saturday. Presenting the long-service medals, NSW RFS Commissioner, Shane Fitzsimmons paid tribute to the professionalism of the RFS volunteers, and the service and sacrifice given by the members and their families. That service given
Family Fun Day in Tuncurry’s John Wright Park
Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead will again host a Prostate Cancer Awareness Family Fun Day on Father’s Day – Sunday 6 September 2015 - in Tuncurry’s John Wright Park with the event raising funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA). Now in its second year, the prostate awareness event aims
Eric Selfie, Forster, part of the Great Lakes Creative Ageing Project
BAPTISTCare Kularoo residents enjoyed reminiscing recently as part of the Great Lakes Council Creative Ageing Project. The artistic program encouraged local seniors to focus on a memory and tell a story through a painting, drawing or creative writing. The program culminated in an inspiring exhibition that was held at the Great Lakes
Qualify ride for Camp Quality stops at Bulahdelah on way to Forster
It was a flurry of activity at Wade Park, Bulahdelah on Saturday 1 August as forty-two Camp Quality riders stopped for a one hour rest on their qualifying ride from Raymond Terrace to Forster. Myall Coast News spoke to Donna George who is the Events Manager of the fundraising ride. “This is
Fun House arts and performances
Many people will remember the outstanding success of the ‘Can Do’ theatre performances held a few years ago. Move over Monet - now the talented Can Do group has turned their hands to the visual arts and many other fun activities. On Wednesday 5 August from 10.30am - 12 pm, you’re invited to
Man charged over hit and run at Darawank after public appeal to assist
Police have charged a man over a fail to stop crash at Darawank, just north of Forster Tuncurry, following a public appeal earlier this week. About 4.45pm on Wednesday (29 July 2015), a 29-year-old man was riding his Kawasaki motorcycle north on The Lakes Way when he was struck from behind
Tuncurry family off to the Zoo
The Montgomery family are the recent winners of a family pass to the Western Plains Zoo, courtesy of Myall Coast News. The Tuncurry family recently entered through Facebook and were very excited after receiving the news of their win. Valued at over $130.00 the family pass has been one of three currently given
Opera by the Lake concert at Tuncurry
The Rotary Club of Great Lakes is staging a grand musical performance beside the beautiful Wallis Lake at John Wright Park Tuncurry on the 19 March 2016. This event is only 9 months away and arrangements are well advanced. Tour operators have been making arrangements for busloads of music lovers to come to
Boy 9, approached by man in Forster, Police investigating
Police are appealing for information following a child approach incident in Forster. About 2.30pm yesterday (Thursday 9 July 2015), a nine-year-old boy was walking his dog along Panorama Drive, when a vehicle stopped nearby. The driver called out to the boy, offering him a lift and trying to engage him in conversation,