LOCAL Land Services is urging farmers across the Hunter and North Coast regions to inspect pastures and forage crops for Fall Armyworm (FAW). This insect pest has now started to cause significant and rapid pasture damage from the Lower Macleay…
BULAHDELAH Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and MidCoast Council representatives met recently to discuss how to increase the town’s attractiveness as a destination for tourism. Representatives of the Economic Development and Destination Management team of Barrington Coast were in attendance…
THE MEN’S Shed at Tea Gardens has received a cutting-edge technology upgrade, thanks to a sponsorship from Century 21 Real Estate in Tea Gardens, together purchasing a new diode laser engraving tool. “Ivy Stevenson contacted us from Century 21, asking…
FLOWERS, fanfare and fun were the themes of Mother’s Day celebrations on the Myall Coast over the weekend. A day when mums look forward to being taken out for a meal or just some relaxation, Mother’s Day celebrates the contributions…
SAFETY at home, and some practice for potential future recruits, were on show at the Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Tea Gardens 471 Open Day on Saturday 11 May. “Our main concentration is on smoke alarms and winter safety,” Captain…
A RE-ENERGISED RediPlan workshop program, focusing on emergency planning and preparedness, was led by the Australian Red Cross (ARC) and NRMA Insurance at Karuah RSL on Wednesday 8 May. Only the second of dozens planned in the Hunter, Mid North…
MARTIAL arts instructors with a diverse range of expertise recently collaborated to offer a seminar at Mid North Coast Karate at Kew. The day included training in the traditional skills of ‘kata’ (form) and ‘kumite’ (grappling hands), as well as…
ECONETWORK Port Stephens and the Homegrown Markets have combined to bring a Sustainable Living Festival to Medowie this weekend. The Festival will be held at Medowie Community Centre and the Lions Park on Ferodale Road (opposite the shops) on Saturday…
STROUD State Emergency Service (SES) representatives are asking residents and visitors alike to act on some timely self-help tips that could save everyone a lot of headache with the ongoing autumn downpours, and into the future. “Water entering the house…
THE award-winning Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is back for 2024. PBL is a collaborative effort involving Hunter River High School, Irrawang High School, Raymond Terrace Public School, Grahamstown Public School, Seaham Public School, Karuah Public…