Taekwondo has come to Tea Gardens with classes on offer for both children and adults. Toogee Taekwondo which has been operating in Karuah since 2013 has now come further north. “Master Robert Frost wanted to branch out up this way…
Liberal candidate for Port Stephens in the upcoming state election, Ken Jordan, said he was “absolutely gobsmacked” to learn of Labor’s support for newsagencies. It comes after Port Stephens Labor candidate, Kate Washington, met with newsagent owners to throw her…
A formal report with concrete plans on how to revitalise the commercial side of Hawks Nest will be assessed by Great Lakes Council in March before being put on display for public comment. A taster of what is to come…
Some residents are fed up with the pelican excrement along Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Bridge, while others say the pelicans sitting atop of the light posts are a charming aspect of the Myall Coast. The issue, along with Essential Energy’s plan…
This Sunday 22 February Great Lakes Council will provide local residents in Stroud, Bulahdelah and Tea Gardens with a free, safe and easy disposal method for any unwanted or out-of-date household chemicals. Hazardous household chemicals eligible for this free collection…
Port Stephens Greens candidate for the upcoming state election, Rochelle Flood, has paid a visit to the Myall Coast. The 23-year-old University of Newcastle graduate has been actively involved in several community movements, including GetUp! and Amnesty International. Ms Flood…
Tea Gardens local, Shane Harvey, has taken out the top place for his ute “Grunta” at Australia’s most famous car festival, Summernats, in Canberra. Shane’s old school 1978 HZ Holden which was unveiled at the show not only surpassed thousands…
Auditions are about to get underway for two plays to be staged by the Myall Coast Entertainers in May. Publicity officer for the community-based theatre group, Phil Hoare, said the auditions were being held to “try and tap into the…
For those who are deaf or hard of hearing, house fires are a very real risk as standard audible smoke alarms are ineffective. This is particularly relevant for those with cochlear implants and hearing aids when these devices are not…