Dr David Gillespie speaks with Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by NOTA - May 19, 2016 Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has continued his regular visits to the area, meeting with business owners and community groups in Bulahdelah last week. With a strong turnout from locals and visitors, community members took the opportunity to discuss Federal issues with the National Party MP. Many varied topics were raised
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Preschool receives more community support FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - April 27, 2016 Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie recently visited Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Preschool to inspect the centre’s facilities and overlook plans for further upgrades. The Preschool has been operating for the past 39 years so many members of the Community have been involved in the Centre as students and families. The community-based centre
Lyne National Party MP Dr David Gillespie goes head-to-head with Labor Candidate for Lyne Mr Peter Alley. FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - April 14, 2016 With a Federal Election occurring this year, the first round of pre-election debates in the Myall Coast area took place last weekend. At the invitation of North Arm Cove Residents Association, current sitting member for Lyne National Party MP Dr David Gillespie went head-to-head with Labor Candidate for Lyne Mr Peter
Dr David Gillespie gives Bulahdelah Golf Club a new Aussie Flag Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by NOTA - March 31, 2016 Bulahdelah Golf Club has a new Australian Flag flying in front of the Club Hou e. When Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie recently met with locals in Bulahdelah, he noticed the Australian Flag looking a bit worse for wear. Club President John Hooper said the flag which was beginning to tear and
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Men’s Shed will receive $7000 grant Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - December 30, 2015 The Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Men’s Shed will receive $7000 to promote and support men’s health and well-being, Paterson MP Bob Baldwin announced last week. The grant is part of the Turnbull Government’s ongoing commitment to more than 100 men’s sheds across Australia. Announcing the grant, Mr Baldwin said the funding would support
North Arm Cove’s Isabella Francis-Nieswandt successful for student exchange FEATURED Karuah, North Arm Cove by NOTA - December 30, 2015 Isabella Francis-Nieswandt from North Arm Cove will swap an Aussie summer for the charms of Italy when she takes part in a cultural exchange program early next year. The Medowie Christian School student has undergone a thorough selection process as part of the Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Programme. Paterson MP Bob Baldwin presented
Forster Civic Precinct receives a $12M boost Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - December 9, 2015 Great Lakes Council is delighted with the announcement that the Australian Government's National Stronger Regions fund will provide a $6 million boost to the civic precinct site. "Together with Council's matching commitment, we now can deliver a $12 million project to provide outstanding library, visitor information and performance spaces as part
Proposal to change Federal electoral boundaries FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - October 28, 2015October 28, 2015 The Australian Electoral Commission has released a draft report publishing a proposal to federal electoral boundaries in NSW. This is due to a decrease in the NSW entitlement from 48 to 47 seats in the House of Representatives. The Chair of the Redistribution Committee and Electoral Commissioner, Mr Tom Rogers said the current
Continuing bad TV reception in Great Lakes is not met with happy reception MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - October 7, 2015 So, it was reported in the ABC regional news on Sunday 27 September that regional communities are plagued by poor reception. Federal Member for Hume, Angus Taylor, quoted: “There are tens of thousands and perhaps more Australians across regional areas who are suffering from poor TV coverage, and I think it’s time
Contribution of Australian servicemen and women MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - September 23, 2015 Federal Member for Paterson, Bob Baldwin last week announced that funding applications for initiatives that recognise the contribution of Australian servicemen and women who served our country during the Vietnam conflict are now open. The Vietnam War Commemorative Grants have been established under the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Programme. Grants between $4,000