TOMAREE nurses joined groups from across the Hunter and the rest of NSW at a rally in Sydney last week, as part of a 24-hour strike. The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) held the protest after rejecting an offer…
A GROUP of 23 Year 9 and 10 students from St Philip’s Christian College, Port Stephens are about to embark on an eight-day journey to the Philippines, where they’ll witness how their fundraising efforts are helping families recover from a…
A CONTRACT has been awarded for the restoration and upgrade of seven houses at the Stockton Centre, which will be transformed into short-term crisis housing. Prior to its 2020 closure, the Stockton Centre provided residential accommodation for people with disabilities,…
UNLESS Australia undergoes a drastic shift in attitude towards industry, development and its impact on our environment, it is projected that koalas will become extinct within 25 years. That is the focus of the newly released documentary “The Koalas” from…
MIDCOAST locals have a chance to win cash for outstanding upcycling projects in the annual Reviva Reuse Competition. “This competition is the highlight of our year because it showcases the incredible ideas and talents in our community,” said Reviva MidCoast…
FUNDRAISING has never tasted so good, according to members of the North Arm Cove Community Garden group. Its members have purchased a new mulcher with the proceeds from sales of local artisan Bill Moller’s jams and pickles, which were made…
SURF was way up for the wild and windy start to the Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club season, with volunteers gathering at Bennetts Beach on Saturday, 28 September. “This season we have a slight change in hours,” explained…
A FATAL crash occurred at the busiest intersection in Tea Gardens on the first day of the spring school holidays. According to official police reports, emergency services were called to the scene near the intersection of Myall Way and Myall…
