$50,000 through the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities Fund MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - June 1, 2016June 1, 2016 Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead is calling on local junior sporting teams, neighbourhood centres, men’s sheds and other community groups in the new Mid-Coast Council to apply for a grant of up to $50,000 through the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. Mr Bromhead said Mid-Coast Council will receive $15 million to
First MidCoast Council meeting interrupted by Knitting Nannas protest FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - June 1, 2016June 2, 2016 The inaugural meeting of the newly formed MidCoast Council held in Forster last week came to an abrupt halt after only six minutes, making headlines around the country. Government-appointed Administrator John Turner opened the meeting at 2pm as members from Knitting Nannas Against Gas chanted and waved placards featuring images of
Karuah Rugby League Club and Myall Coast Little Athletics Centre benefit from NSW Governments Local Sporting Grants program FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - May 26, 2016 Sporting Clubs in the Myall Coast area will be able to upgrade facilities and purchase much needed equipment with almost $20,000 in funding allocated through the NSW Governments Local Sporting Grants program. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington announced last week that Karuah Rugby League Football Club and Myall Coast Little Athletics
MidCoast Council has Glenn Handford as interim General Manager FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - May 18, 2016May 18, 2016 Great Lakes Council has gone, officially replaced with the new Mid Coast Council as a result of the amalgamation of Great Lakes, Taree and Gloucester Councils. The announcement was made last Thursday by Minister for Local Government Paul Toole, with Mid Coast being one of 19 newly created Councils across
Merger will go ahead for Great Lakes, Gloucester and Greater Taree Councils FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - May 13, 2016May 28, 2016 The NSW Cabinet yesterday resolved to merge 19 councils across NSW, with the merger of Gloucester, Great Lakes and Greater Taree City Councils announced as part of the Government's Fit for the Future reforms. The NSW Government has issued a Proclamation that the new Council is to be called the MidCoast
Budget released means Lynn campaign is on for Gillespie and Alley MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - May 12, 2016 Labour candidate for Lyne has said Patients across the entire community, will be slugged with a GP co-payment by stealth due to the Turnbull Government’s decision to freeze the Medicare rebate. Peter Alley, Country Labor Candidate for Lyne told News Of The Area, “From July 1, Australians will be forced to reach
Great Lakes Rangers fining for not picking up dog poo FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - May 12, 2016 The fine for not picking up dog poo is $275 - which should be reason enough for dog owners to ensure they pick up after their pet in public places, says Great Lakes Council, not to mention the nasty surprise of stepping in a mess left by a dog. “Council has placed
Tour de Cure in Bulahadelah and Tea Gardens Hawks Nest FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) Photo Gallery by NOTA - May 10, 2016 Over 220 cyclists and support crew pedaled into the local area last week as part of the annual Tour de Cure charity ride. Now in its tenth year, the ride retraced the inaugural route from Brisbane to Sydney, travelling 1,518km over 10 days and raising more than $2 million to help
Cure de Tour visits Forster/Tuncurry and Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - May 5, 2016 Great Lakes Tourism is asking Forster Tuncurry and Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens locals to give the 2016 Signature Cure de Tour an enormous welcome, Great Lakes style, when the bicycle charity team roll into town on Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 May. The Channel Seven Sunrise team will be on hand
Len Roberts, Great Lakes Councillor, talks about elections MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - April 27, 2016 Great Lakes Council Deputy Mayor Len Roberts talks about, Council Election Deferred, the Federal Election, and Centre Of Excellence for Aging Council Election Deferred AS acting Mayor, I received a letter from the Minister for Local Government last week advising that elections for Great Lakes Council will be deferred until next year. The letter in