RESEARCH has shown that local government areas with higher blue collar and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities were vastly more susceptible to COVID infections in 2021 and remain at risk, according to a new report commissioned by Catholic…
A CEMETERY, a service station, accommodation businesses and roadside produce is what you normally see at Nelson Bay Road at Anna Bay. However there is a Development Application (DA) in place for the area that has community members concerned.…
EPIZOOTIC Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS) or ‘red spot disease’ has been re-detected in the Myall River. In a sample tested by the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute in early January, the disease was confirmed in an ulcerated Bream that had been…
MORE than 50 MidCoast residents will become Australian citizens at a special ceremony conducted by Mayor Claire Pontin in Taree this Australia Day, as part of celebrations organised by the Combined Service Clubs of Taree. The ceremony will celebrate…
MYALL Lakes residents have been given their first look at the $100 million Stage 2 redevelopment of Manning Base Hospital with the master plan unveiled today. Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said Stage 2 builds on the $40…
WITH rural areas making up over 90% of the MidCoast region, now’s the time to consider how this land will be used and developed into the future. MidCoast Council’s draft Rural Strategy considers a number of factors and options…
OUR region’s food and beverage manufacturers are encouraged to apply for a grant of up to $25,000 to save on energy bills. Under the latest $19.9 million round of the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) program, Federal grants are available…
IF you’re preparing to send the kids back to school, MidCoast Council’s #ShopMidCoast gift card could be the smarter way to stock up on everything they’ll need. The local gift card program, now accepted at over 280 outlets across…
IT is a sad day when the Australian flag flying for a community is in a tattered state, especially before Australia Day. Fortunately the Hawks Nest community has been able to raise a new Australian Flag just in time…
WANT to learn to ollie, grind and flip like a pro? MidCoast Council is partnering with the Totem Collective to deliver skateboard workshops for beginner and intermediate skaters at Stroud, Tea Gardens and Nabiac thanks to funding from the…