Tea Gardens Men’s Shed celebrates 10th anniversary Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 GENTLEMEN of the Tea Gardens Men’s Shed celebrated their institution’s tenth anniversary on Sunday 2 February, marking a decade of camaraderie and helping the local community. “The work to set up the shed was an initiative of the Lions Club, and Ian Robertson was tireless in his efforts to get
Nerong’s new village sign vandalised and destroyed Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 NERONG’S entry sign has been destroyed after almost continual vandalism since it was first installed in August 2023. Originally erected by the Nerong Progress Association (NPA), the large sign was located at the turnoff into Whimbrel Drive and was funded by various community activities. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Upgrade for Hawks Nest Meals On Wheels Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 MEALS On Wheels volunteers and staff have celebrated the finalisation of long-awaited upgrades to their facilities at the Community Centre on Booner Street, Hawks Nest. The new installations, which have come alongside other additions delivered to the Community Centre, are fully operational and include a walk-in freezer and a
Myall Coast herbalist discusses her passion for plants Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 20, 2025 HERBALIST Debbie Mutton was the first guest speaker of the year at the Pindimar-Bundabah Community Association Hall on Saturday 16 February. “My recently passed Mum was a real earth-woman and a wonderful home-maker, so thanks to her I have a love of gardening, flowers and the power of natural ingredients,”
RFS officers meet Pindimar community to discuss bushfire risks Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 20, 2025 LOCAL residents met with officers from the Rural Fire Service (RFS) at the Pindimar Bundabah Community Association Hall last week, to discuss the state of bushfire preparedness in the area. Some of the RFS officers came from as far away as Taree and Kempsey, due to the fact that the
Report slams access to bulk-billing in Lyne Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 20, 2025 INDEPENDENT candidate for Lyne Jeremy Miller says he is “shocked but not surprised” at a January report revealing no bulk billing medical centres in the Lyne electorate. On 13 January 2025, Cleanbill released its third annual “Blue Report”, providing nationwide and state-by-state insights into GP billing arrangements across multiple years. Advertise with
Stinker’s History: Telling the tales of pioneer families Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 20, 2025 THE Tomaree Museum Association are active in the local community in readiness for the day when they find a permanent venue. Chairman Doug Cross and committee members Warwick Mattherson and Noel Shang have formed a professional interview and video unit which has been busy recording the life stories of pioneers
Tea Gardens kindy students start educational journeys Myall Coast Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 19, 2025 A NEW cohort of kindergarten students began their formal education at Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) with a special assembly on Friday 14 February. “At our school, we are excited to witness the growth and development of our kindergarten students as they embark on their primary school journey,” TGPS Principal Mark
Bidhiinja: restoring our oyster reefs Gloucester District Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 18, 2025 OYSTER reefs were once a dominant part of our coastal seascape. Globally, it is estimated that 85 percent of shellfish reefs have been lost – more than any other type of marine habitat. “Bidhiinja: restoring our oyster reefs”, on now at Forster Civic Centre atrium, tells the forgotten history of oyster
Weather scuppering MidCoast Council’s maintenance efforts Gloucester District Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 18, 2025 WITH more than 2000 hectares of public space to mow, current weather conditions are proving challenging for MidCoast Council’s mowing crews. The recent heat and rain have resulted in constant grass growth across sporting fields, parks reserves and cemeteries. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.