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…
It’s always fantastic to hear of someone having a windfall, and in particular, if it goes to someone who really needs, it is even better news. On 23 March a carer for his elderly father from Crescent Head collected $40,000…
A 30-year plan for providing sustainable water services to our community was launched in Taree last week. MidCoast Water’s general manager, Ken Gouldthorp, and board chairperson Cr Aled Hoggett officially launched the Our Water Our Future strategic plan. Our Water…
Last month News Of The Area reporter Rachel Reitsma wrote on the generosity of the IGA at Bulahdelah with donations to a few local groups and a school. This week and as part of the annual IGA Community Chest donations,…
Telstra is urging customers to be alert to online scams and have warned not to respond to any suspicious emails. This advice comes as a result of a number of Myall Coast residents receiving fake Telstra email notices sent by…
The license of the Plough Inn Hotel at Bulahdelah has been suspended, temporarily prohibiting the sale of liquor and conducting gaming services on site. A spokesperson for the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) informed News Of The Area this action was taken…
The Bucketts Way Route Access Strategy project has been shortlisted by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to submit a detailed application for funding Stage 1 of the Strategy. Great Lakes, Gloucester and Port Stephens Councils submitted an Expression of Interest prior to Christmas…
The Grey & Thespian Mardi Gras Market Day is held in the Hawks Nest car park next to the Hawks Nest Village Square this coming Saturday 9 April. With non-stop and free entertainment in the Square, from 9.30am in the morning…
A multi-million dollar redevelopment of Peter Sinclair Gardens in Hawks Nest is set to commence in the coming months and will almost double the size of the existing facility. This comes as a result of the Federal Government’s announcement that…
