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TRUE love and a lifetime of memories were celebrated with the 50th wedding anniversary for Susan and Ned Battle, of Bulahdelah, as well as a special 70th birthday for Susan, during July 2024. “We celebrated with family and friends at the golf club’s Chinese restaurant, followed by tea and coffee

MIEUX vaut tard que jamais (better late than never) for the local French language and enthusiasts’ group, 'Le Francais sans Frontiere’, as they celebrated Bastille Day at Tillermans Restaurant, Tea Gardens, on Thursday 1 August. Twenty-three die-hard Francophiles assembled to storm the Bastille for the seventh year, and enjoy amazing

A GREAT advocate for reconciliation has been immortalised in a new book by a local author, launched at Club Macquarie on Sunday 21 July. ‘The Fettler’ is a tolerated biography of ‘Uncle’ Bill Smith, an Aboriginal elder and leader in the region, who gained national and international significance through many

THE playground at Wade Park in Bulahdelah has a new addition for the summer thanks to a donation from a developer. As part of a deal for a new service centre the developer was required to donate $50,000 to MidCoast Council for use in upgrading local facilities. Advertise with News of The

GLOOMY skies and cold rain could not ruin the Westpac Rescue Helicopter’s Charity Golf Day, held at Hawks Nest Golf Course on Friday 26 July. A gaggle of golfers, numbering 65, turned out to compete for ultimate glory, and to give generously to the aerial rescue service that has been

A BEAUTIFUL new Reconciliation Garden made its informal debut at the NAIDOC 2024 celebrations at Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) on Tuesday 16 July, the result of a twelve-month journey of collaboration. “The school worked with local Elders to make this Reconciliation Garden happen,” TGPS Principal Mark Clemson told NOTA.

CROQUET grows ever more popular, with a recent visit by the Myall River VIEW Club, and some new members joining in the lawn-sized fun. Back in May, several ladies from VIEW visited the lawns at Myall Park to try a swing of the mallets and learn the game, which is

LADIES of the Myall River VIEW Club celebrated the group’s 28th anniversary with a big and beautiful luncheon at the Tea Gardens Grange Clubhouse on Friday 12 July. “When I helped start this Club 28 years ago, I never thought it would last this long,” Dorothy Thompson told NOTA. Advertise