Backyard Bushcare is coming to Pacific Palms Pacific Palms, Blueys Bch, Smiths Lake by NOTA - December 3, 2016 Backyard Bushcare is coming to Pacific Palms MidCoast Council has successfully secured a $100,000 grant from the NSW Government's Environmental Trust for a three year bushland protection program for the Pacific Palms area. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE "Thanks to Council's Environmental Special Rate, we have leverage to obtain grant funding from the
Man dead after car crash at Bobs Farm Port Stephens Williamtown, Salt Ash by NOTA - July 21, 2016July 21, 2016 Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in Bobs Farm near Port Stephens early this morning. About 12.10am (Thursday 21 July 2016), emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road, following reports of a crash. Initial investigations suggest a silver Holden Commodore was travelling north on Nelson Bay Road when it left
Stroud car crash kills man after hitting a tree FEATURED Stroud, Booral, Lime Burners Ck by NOTA - June 20, 2016June 20, 2016 A man has died overnight after his car left the road at Stroud, and hit a tree. Emergency services were called to the Bucketts Way, 3km south of Stroud, when the crash was discovered about 9.45pm (Sunday 19 June 2016). The driver, believed to be a 25-year-old man, from Merewether, died at
Port Stephens Mayor speaks out on merger possibility with Newcastle City Council FEATURED Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - June 8, 2016June 8, 2016 Mayor of Port Stephens Bruce MacKenzie has called on the NSW Government to show it has “courage of its convictions” by reinstating its first preference to merge Newcastle City Council and Lake Macquarie City Council and, in doing so, taking the Newcastle-Port Stephens merger proposal off the table. “What the Government should do
Boy 12, released from hospital after Hawks Nest school football accident FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - June 3, 2016June 9, 2016 A 12-year-old boy injured in a Rugby League game at Hawks Nest was released from hospital following a medical assessment. The injury occurred at Myall Park Oval during an inter-schools match between Tea Gardens and Taree West Public Schools on Wednesday 1 June. Paramedics were called at about 12:00pm after the Tea
Wayne Ralphs, Medowie Cyclist, lucky escape FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - June 1, 2016June 2, 2016 All too often the everyday, routine schedule can lead to a kind of complacency. Unfortunately, at times, it takes a serious incident to bring a sense of appreciation and grounding back into life. For one local Medowie family, this experience recently became all too real. Wayne Ralphs is a Fly In, Fly Out
Bulahdelah Police are cracking down on parents dropping off children for school Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by NOTA - May 11, 2016 Bulahdelah Police have told News Of The Area they are becoming more and more frustrated with the flouting of parking laws at within school zones. The main cause of concern is the continual stopping of parents in the no stopping zone when dropping off children at the front of the school. Senior
Seating shelter on Marine Drive Tea Gardens waterfront are popular FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - April 27, 2016 Facilities on Tea Gardens Waterfront have received an upgrade with the construction of five shelters along Marine Drive Foreshore. Complementing the existing environment, the roofing of each shelter has a modern curved waveform design keeping with the seaside theme of the entire area. Funded by Great Lakes Council, the constructions provide shelter
New Police Officer to Tea Gardens Station, Rob Wylie FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - April 27, 2016 Tea Gardens Police have welcomed Senior Constable Rob Wylie to the area after taking up a position at the station two weeks ago. Senior Constable Wylie has previously served the Bulahdelah and surrounding community for the past five years. He also worked in Moree for more than three and a half years prior
Break-in at Pindimar and Bundabah make community uneasy Pindimar-Bundabah by NOTA - April 7, 2016 Normally a very quiet area with little traffic or visitors, villages like Pindimar and Bundabah become quite busy at certain times of the year like Christmas and Easter. Cars with caravans, trailers, boats and bikes, frequent the narrow roadways visiting relatives or friends at these times enjoying the best what the