You would be forgiven to disbelieve there was a huge down-poor and extreme weather last week when taking a look at some of the activities going on in the days just after. Couples Bryan and Dianne Hemmings, Mark and Tracey Shearer,…
The body, believed to be that of a swimmer who went missing in water at Hawks Nest last week, has been located this morning. A TWENTY year old man was missing in the water for three days after swimming at Bennetts Beach…
Last month, leading into the Festive period, was a very busy one for the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club who was awarded the honor of hosting the first combined North Coast & Street’s Series surf boat competition. In…
Deputy Mayor of Great Lakes Council Len Roberts talks about the new year. THE New Year is now upon us and I hope it will be a great year for all. Unfortunately not all of us will have a healthy and…
The Myall Coast Chamber of Commerce and Tourism are excited and ready for a big year in 2016. Chamber president Mark McCormick said, “It is exciting to see so many tourists and visitors enjoying our towns during this festive season.”…
The silly season is proving to be one of the best years for a while within the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens communities. Visitors from far, wide, and even a little closer, have made the trip to the twin towns. Many are…
The Myall Arts and Craft Centre will host the popular annual Art and Craft Show this weekend. The huge three day exhibition is on 8, 9 and 10 January and is expected to see a large crowd. The event, originally designed…
Great Council receives its fair share of critisim at times, however the Local Council continues to shine above many of its LGA peers. Testament not only from the recent ‘Stand Alone’ announcements, where Great Lakes Council was named not to merge…
The current rain and weather system has left many towns, area, home and people stranded throughout the Hunter, Mid North Coast and Newcastle regions. Emergency personel have received well over 1500 calls for assistance over the last 36 hour period.…