New MidCoast Mayor announced FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 In a meeting that marked a number of milestones for the MidCoast region, today Councillor David West was voted in by the newly elected Council as Mayor, with Councillor Katheryn Smith voted Deputy Mayor. Election of both positions was the sole responsibility of the eleven new Councillors, who cast their vote
MidCoast Council Announces Closure of Nabiac Saleyards Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong Nabiac, Coolongolook by NOTA - January 17, 2017January 18, 2017 Nabiac Saleyards have been in use for 23 years for the sale of cattle by producers all around the Myall Coast - Bulahdelah, Karuah and surround farms. On 4 January MidCoast Council announced the closure of the yards. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “We have undertaken an independent audit and the
Give Little Terns some big space this summer FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - December 28, 2016December 28, 2016 Midcoast Council is calling on Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens residents and visitors to help protect the nests of the rare Little Terns who have made the Winda Woppa sand stockpile their summer home. “Hawks Nest attracts visitors from all over the state during summer with its white beaches and beautiful
Protesters welcome second official MidCoast Council meeting MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 15, 2016June 16, 2016 PROTESTERS were out in force at the second official MidCoast Council meeting held last Wednesday in Taree. With standing room only, a number of people opposed to the merger waved placards, chanted and called-out during Administrator John Turner’s opening remarks. Members of the public were given the opportunity to have their say
MIDCOAST Council move to form Committee and Advisory Group FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - June 9, 2016June 10, 2016 MIDCOAST Council has formed a Local Representation Committee and an Implementation Advisory Group and announced the appointment of local community members to each. The purpose of the LRC is to advise the Administrator in developing several core documents for the new Council, including the operational plans, communication and engagement plan, and
Have your say on MidCoast Council Draft Operational Plans, Budget and Fees and Charges for 2016-2017 MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - June 2, 2016 MidCoast Council is inviting the community to have their say on the Draft Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges for 2016-2017 which has been placed on public exhibition following its approval at the Council meeting on 25 May. If you’re wondering what the Operational Plan is, it’s the documentation that
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
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