Weeds officers from Councils across the Mid-North Coast in conjunction with other stakeholders delivered a series of well attended community workshops to introduce newly developed biological controls for managing some widespread weeds and to raise awareness of the new and emerging…
Chocolate, hot cross buns, family, church services and long weekend, Easter is celebrated in many different ways. With traditional Easter Hat Parades, egg hunts and visits from the Easter Bunny occurring in schools and pre-schools this week, News of the…
The Karuah Motor Yacht Club’s annual Offshore and Estuary Fishing Competition was held last weekend attracting more than 30 competitors from Karuah, Maitland, Morpeth and Taree. The large competition area saw anglers take up vantage points on the waters of…
Accessing dental treatment for children has become a whole lot easier with Bulahdelah Dental Clinic now providing a school mobile service. With visits to Bulahdelah Central School commencing last week, the clinic provides a full range of dental services including check-ups,…
This year St Joseph’s Bulahdelah Primary School has started an ‘Early Bird Programme’ for children who may or may not be ready for school in 2017. It is a free service and a full school day experience with the children being…
There will be a new cycling program for children launching in the Great Lakes this autumn after a Cycling Australia report revealed that parents spend 50% less time teaching safety on two wheels verses time in the water. The Let’s…
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…
A Stroud residence sold by R and R Property featured in last week’s television program “Selling Houses Australia,” has been promoted as the fastest sale in the history of the show. Filming for the program saw Australia’s leading property experts Andrew…
Motorfest 2016 was one of the best Club Days that has been staged since the Clubs inception in 2002. Beautiful sunshine, and a record number of vehicle entries to cap of a wonderful year for the Motor Club and its…