The Myall University of the Third Age (U3A) has been honoured with the 2016 Port Stephens Seniors Local Achievement Award. The award was presented by Kate Washington MP last week in recognition of achievements in serving senior members in the Port…
Stroud Country Club was packed to the rafters with over 100 people turning out for the inaugural Stroud Rock Kwiz last weekend. The evening was organised by Stroud Public School P&C as a fundraiser to purchase educational resources for the…
Giving is a good cause for living, according to Kevin and Anne Haskew, who have just been made life members of the Myall Koala and Environment Group (MKEG). The couple were presented with Certificates of Appreciation and Life Membership…
Passionate and skilful on the water, seventeen year old Medowie resident Lachlan White recently won the multihull division of the 50th CHS Secondary Schools Sailing Championships held at Belmont. Lachlan was on, what is described as, a foiling A Class boat,…
All too often the everyday, routine schedule can lead to a kind of complacency. Unfortunately, at times, it takes a serious incident to bring a sense of appreciation and grounding back into life. For one local Medowie family, this experience…
The inaugural meeting of the newly formed MidCoast Council held in Forster last week came to an abrupt halt after only six minutes, making headlines around the country. Government-appointed Administrator John Turner opened the meeting at 2pm as members…
A timely reminder about the hazards of not maintaining and cleaning fireplaces occurred for the residents of a house in North Arm Cove last Thursday. Just before 11am, residents of a house in Eastslope Way attempted to start their…
Country Labor Candidate for Lyne Peter Alley took his show on the road last week rolling into Tea Gardens in Labor’s massive campaign bus. It was hard to miss the coach as it pulled into the library carpark covered in images…
Sporting Clubs in the Myall Coast area will be able to upgrade facilities and purchase much needed equipment with almost $20,000 in funding allocated through the NSW Governments Local Sporting Grants program. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington announced last week…
Bulahdelah Police have welcomed Senior Constable Ashley Ray to the area after taking up a position at the station last week. Senior Constable Ray has worked with the Police Force for the past decade with previous appointments in Liverpool, Bankstown and…