Bulahdelah students shine at Taree and District Eisteddfod Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by NOTA - May 19, 2016 Myall Coast rising stars have shone brightly at this year’s Taree and District Eisteddfod, bringing home a huge haul of awards and trophies. Dozens of Bulahdelah Central School students from Years 4 to 12 recently joined thousands of performers from throughout the region competing in the Speech and Drama Section of
Myall River Art Walk new addition Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - April 27, 2016April 27, 2016 Floating in and out of view with the changing of the tide, a delicate octopus resting on a bed of rocks is the newest addition to the Myall River Art Walk. Best viewed from the height of the Singing Bridge the fully glazed ceramic octopus, created by local artist Leigh Allen reflects
Myall Art and Craft Show 2016 is drawing a large crowd FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - January 8, 2016 The Myall Arts and Craft Centre will host the popular annual Art and Craft Show this weekend. The huge three day exhibition is on 8, 9 and 10 January and is expected to see a large crowd. The event, originally designed to highlight the talent of many of the Centre members, has evolved
Craft workshops at Tea Gardens and Forster Libraries FEATURED Forster, Tuncurry Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - December 30, 2015December 30, 2015 Tea Gardens and Forster Libraries will be hosting both an art workshop and craft workshop over the long summer break. On Wednesday 13 January at Tea Gardens Library, from 2pm until 3:30pm, Melanie Lee from The Creative Kind will inspire children to connect and express themselves by painting. Also on this day At
Bulahdelah students tour with MindPlay performance Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by NOTA - December 3, 2015 Myall Coast News reported on Bulahdelah Central School Year 11 Drama students winning the grand final of MindPlay, an annual drama competition in the Hunter Region, on Thursday 18 June. Now that winning play is on tour. On Friday 13 November the Year 11 Drama class was invited to perform at the Regional
Myall Coast Entertainers with upcoming plays FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - August 26, 2015 Myall Coast Entertainers have begun rehearsals for two great comedy plays to be presented on the 14-17 October at Hawks Nest Community Hall, and a matinee at North Arm Cove Hall on the 17 October. One play which is titled, ‘The Misused Mill Girl’, features Sir Simon a self confessed louse who
Bungwahl Public School with the Kookaburra Kids FEATURED Pacific Palms, Blueys Bch, Smiths Lake Photo Gallery by NOTA - August 19, 2015August 19, 2015 Some loud and strong voices were heard drifting from Bungwahl Public School on Friday 14 August as the students were rehearsing for their upcoming musical, Kookaburra Kids. It is the first time that this school has performed a musical in ten years and the children and staff are excited about presenting a
Fun House arts and performances Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - August 1, 2015August 5, 2015 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
$10,000 Bat Flats competition has esteemed judge Joe Eisenberg Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - July 22, 2015 The team behind the Bat Flats Art Competition have secured an amazing judge for this unique competition. Determining the winning flats, or ‘Going a little batty’ as he says, will be Joe Eisenberg, OAM, who has just retired from ten years of notable work at the Maitland Regional Art Gallery as its
Aboriginal Arts Fellowship for artwork and skills MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - July 15, 2015 Member for Myall Lakes is encouraging local Aboriginal artists to apply for the 2015 NSW Government Aboriginal Arts Fellowship. Mr Bromhead said the $30,000 fellowship will support an Aboriginal artist to showcase their work and expand their skills. “This fellowship is a terrific opportunity for an Aboriginal artist to undertake professional development,” Mr