BELLINGEN Lions Club have again stepped up to support their local Bellinger River District Hospital, making their second donation of vital equipment in just a couple of weeks. After donating a $6,268 vaccine fridge to the hospital, the hard-working members…
NATIONALS MP Paul Toole has called on State and Federal Governments to provide major safety upgrades to railway crossings across NSW, with affected Coffs Coast locals echoing his concerns. On Friday 2 February, the Federal Government released the National Level…
COFFS driver Chris Corbett will look to continue his recent good form at Grafton Speedway when he races for a state title this weekend. Corbett will put pedal to the metal as he vies for the NSW Title for SSA…
FROM 1 July 2024 venues with more than 20 gaming machine entitlements will be required to have a Responsible Gambling Officer on duty while poker machines are in operation. Responsible Gambling Officers will help identify patrons at risk of harm…
RECENT upgrades to the North Arm Cove (NAC) website have underscored the site’s status as a model of what regional communities can do online today. While many regional towns do not even have a website, leaving locals to rely on…
THE recent holiday season has proven once again that the Myall Coast is in demand as a holiday destination and stopover on the journey north or south. While the lack of parking in Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest and Bulahdelah causes concern…
TEA Gardens writer Phillip Everett has been shortlisted in the Hunter Writers’ Centre’s annual short story competition, the Newcastle Short Story Award. Phillip has been writing since the 1980s, including time in South Australia (SA) as a founding member of…
LONG-AWAITED upgrades to the Hawks Nest Community Hall are finally nearing completion, to the palpable relief of the many local community groups that call it home. A topic of contention at MidCoast Council’s Community Conversations last year, the local groups…
MEDOWIE’S Ultimate Frisbee iron man Tim Hayes is a warrior on a mission. After stumbling at the final hurdle in the annual Newcastle Gold Cup tournament staged recently at Mallabula Sports Complex, the fitness guru has set his sights on…
CORLETTE cricket sensation Tyler McInnes is basking in glory after stand out performances with bat and ball in the representative arena. The talented leg-spinning all rounder has struck a purple patch of form this summer and is reaping the rewards…