Port Stephens News Of The Area 27 July 2023
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Myall Coast News Of The Area 27 July 2023
Banding together for a cleaner pool
MURKY waters and weedy turf confronted volunteers from the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association’s working bee at the Tea Gardens Pool on Thursday 20 July. Despite existing contracts no-one seems to be maintaining the pool during the off-season, leaving…
Senseless vandalism, thanks TikTok?
VANDALS have struck several public amenities across Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens, as presented in a recent audit at the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association meeting on Monday 17 July. This issue has been a priority concern for locals…
Power in numbers: councils form regional climate network
MIDCOAST Council is part of a region-wide collaboration on climate goals, this week entering into a partnership with Australia’s largest local government climate network, the Cities Power Partnership. The Hunter Joint Organisation (JO) has partnered with the Cities Power Partnership…
Karuah volunteers beautify median strip in town’s centre
AN ARMY of volunteers turned out to beautify the median strip along Tarean Road (Old Highway) in the middle of Karuah on Tuesday 18 July, thanks to a $6000 ‘Vibrant Spaces’ grant from Port Stephens Council. With traffic redirected for…
Local entertainer DJs at FIFA Women’s World Cup
LOCAL artist turned major-league entertainer, Jomeca, has just returned from DJ duties at the Women’s FIFA World Cup events in Sydney on Thursday 20 July. As DJ and music director, Jomeca rocked Stadium Australia at Homebush for the opening Sydney…
Coffs tennis player wins big at NSW Country Championships
ONE of the Coffs Coast’s most-promising young tennis players has won a trifecta of titles at the most prestigious Country Tennis event on the Tennis NSW Calendar. Coffs Harbour’s Joshua Burns won three titles at the 2023 NSW Closed Country…
Local footballer selected to ball crew at FIFA Women’s World Cup
LOCAL footballer Annabelle Shelton has received the fantastic opportunity to play an important role at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 14-year-old was selected to be part of the ball crew for multiple games at the World Cup. Tournament sponsor…
Croquet championships in winter’s depths
JULY is club championship month for the Sawtell Croquet Club. This is always a time of anticipation as club members pit their talents against each other in friendly rivalry. First up, in ideal playing conditions, the Golf Croquet Singles championship…