New Street Campaign
LOCAL State MP Kate Washington has taken up the baton for a group of Tea Gardens residents fighting for a new access road and roundabout. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE 129 residents have signed a petition calling for a…
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$300,000 in Grant Funding for Port Stephens Under Community Building Partnerships
OPPORTUNITY knocks for Port Stephens not-for-profit groups with a total of $300,000 available for the delivery of infrastructure projects in Port Stephens. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Applications are now open for the Community Building Partnership Grants and will…
Down the Track with Port Stephens Walkers
LOOK out Tilligerry Trekkers, a new group of walkers has rocked into town and they mean business. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Port Stephens Walkers turned up in town recently for a day’s rambling around the boardwalks and nature…
Locals flock to photograph Williamtown RAAF Flyover Dawn Strike
FRIDAY morning saw the flying in of F/A-18 Classic Hornets into the Williamtown RAAF Base. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Returning from the Northern Territory-based Exercise Diamond Storm, the jets conducted a ‘Dawn Strike’ on the RAAF base and…
Myall River Clean-Up
IT was all hands on deck above and below the surface of the Myall River at Tea Gardens last week for the first ever clean-up of the river bed. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Four divers, Suzanne Fieberg, Isabelle…
Bulahdelah unites to plan new skate park
IDEAS for the new skate park in Bulahdelah flowed thick and fast last week, at an on-site workshop hosted by MidCoast Council. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Under the direction of Community Engagement Officer, Sarah Wilkinson, students from the…
Snapchat security warning for parents
SOCIAL media app Snapchat has introduced a new feature that allows users to share their locations with their friends in real-time. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This fun and usually innocent app is a popular pastime for adults and…
Country Duo on the Rise
A LOVE of country and bluegrass music is paying off for popular Karuah Duo PJ and STIX. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Peter James and Michael McGuirk have been playing together for the past three years, performing at clubs…
Cash Prizes for National Short Story Competition
NEWS Of The Area (NOTA) is linking arms with Tilligerry Adult and Community Education (TACE) to co-sponsor a national short story competition which is now open for entry. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Former school principal and chief judge…
Business and Industry Inspire Youth Career Pathways
INSPIRATION was the focus of the Real Futures Foundations Careers Expo at Tomaree High School. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Twenty different industry groups were represented in the sessions which saw Year 10 students exposed to a range of…