Proposed Great Lakes, Taree and Gloucester Council Merger FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - March 17, 2016March 17, 2016 A series of public meetings will be held over the proposed merger of Great Lakes, Taree and Gloucester Councils which is officially back on the table. The proposal made by Gloucester Shire, was a surprise to Great Lakes Council having been deemed fit to continue as a standalone council by the State
Stephen Bromhead replies to ‘Petition for vital hospital upgrade’ story MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - September 3, 2015 Letter to the Editor from Stephen Bromhead MP Member for Myall Lakes regarding the Petition for vital hospital upgrade story recently published. Dear NOTA, I read with interest the item in Myall Coast News (27 August 2015) “Petition for vital hospital upgrade”. I want to correct an impression that may have been left with your readers
Curries & More fundraising event update on progress FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - August 28, 2015August 26, 2015 Dear NOTA, This is an update regarding fundraising event “for the victims of earthquake in Nepal” which was held on 17 May 2015 at CURRIES & MORE restaurant. It was really great support from locals of Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and all around these areas, the organisations, businesses and every individual. We are sorry
Insurance companies giving the storm run-around? Karuah, North Arm Cove by NOTA - August 12, 2015 Letter to the Editor from A.Blanchard at Karuah: "Following the April storms, many of us had damage to our properties. Although the world has moved on since then, why are insurance companies still giving many of us the run around and not paying out on our legitimate claims? We pay our premiums for years, and then
Letter to Editor from Timothy Grant at Bundabah Pindimar-Bundabah by NOTA - May 13, 2015 Letter to the editor: Dear Nota, Darren from Hawks Nest Mowing Service, with his offsider Warren, was out in Bundabah on Saturday afternoon helping to clear some of the debris that remained after the storm the other week. With a chainsaw and Kanga Mini-Loader in tow, both were tackling the job with enthusiasm when
Rubbish accumulation continues to be a real issue – Letters to the Editor coming in FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) Pindimar-Bundabah by NOTA - January 15, 2015January 15, 2015 Letter to the Editor regarding the recent story about Rubbish Accumulation around the Myall area. Dear MCNOTA, In relation to your article on 1 January regarding ‘Keeping Up With Demand - Myall Coast Rubbish Solutions’. This sign is the response to my written request to Council asking for ‘A skip placed in the car
Marine Drive and Winda Woppa update from Len Roberts MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - November 12, 2014 Regarding Marine Drive Tea Gardens, Council is upgrading Marine Drive and some people are asking what is happening. Is it part of the beautification program for the waterfront? Will there be a loss of parking? What is actually happening? There are at least 4 issues in play here. Upgrade of the road: The upgrade of the road
Kate Washington confirms she will be contesting the next state election MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - September 24, 2014September 24, 2014 (Letter by Kate Washington, Labor Candidate Port Stephens) THE people of Port Stephens deserve to be represented by someone capable of telling the truth, upholding the law and prioritising the community interests over the interests of developers. Whilst the evidence given by Craig Baumann in the ICAC was disturbing, his response