THE team at Nelson Bay Golf Club are celebrating after being nominated as finalists in the Environmental Sustainability category of the 2024 Clubs NSW Clubs & Community Awards. “Our submission, titled ‘Putting Nature First’, showcased Nelson Bay Golf Club’s work…
REAL country spirit was exhibited at the Stroud Show, Friday to Sunday 5-7 April, as horse-masters, dog owners, and dignitaries alike braved the savage weather to continue the annual tradition. Friday’s main arena hosted some very wet horses and their…
CELEBRATING his 100th blood donation recently, Sawtell resident Greg Wishnowsky was joined by his eighteen-year-old daughter Kiara, who was donating blood for the first time. “To be able to do my one hundredth donation with my daughter when she is…
THE Federal Government has received the independent review of land uses around key Defence bases impacted by per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. The review was commissioned to deliver on the Government’s election commitment to explore alternative uses for land impacted…
OVER the recent Easter break the Nambucca Valley Country Music Club held an event they labeled an ‘Eggstravaganza’ at the Nambucca Bowling Club, entertaining appreciative country music lovers and, as they always do, raising funds for vital community organisations. On…
HISTORY was on full display at the Tea Gardens Library on the 50th Anniversary of the Singing Bridge, christened ‘Bridge Day’, on Saturday 6 April, thanks to the Tea Gardens Family Research and Local History Group (TGFRLHG). Crowds gathered inside…
THE Department of Education sponsored a ‘Beyond the Emergency Assembly Point’ (BTEAP) workshop at Nambucca Heads on Thursday 7 March. The aim of this workshop was to help participants learn practical strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of young…
KOALA rescue equipment was recently handed over to local WIRES Mid North Coast volunteers at a morning tea held at the Coffs Harbour Botanic Gardens. Thanks to the donation made by the Jaliigirr Biodiversity Alliance, the small network of local…
WORKS will soon commence to upgrade five playgrounds across Port Stephens to improve the wellbeing and liveability of local communities. Korora Oval at Salamander Bay is the first in line for a new playground, designed for all abilities and ages.…
PIGGIES flew once again at the ‘Pig Day Out’ races, held at Tea Gardens Country Club in support of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Lifesaving Club (TGHN SLSC) on Easter Saturday, 30 March. Hundreds of onlookers at the annual…