Nerong held its first “Music on the Myall” night on Saturday 18 April at the Nerong Progress Association Hall. It was a sold out event with over 120 people attending. It featured Ian Wilson, who is an accomplished musician achieving…
In the lead up to the Centenary Commemoration of ANZAC the community of our local area continues to give with a ‘Can do’ attitude that shows the true nature of helping and mateship. A large group of volunteers met at…
Great Lakes Council Mayor, Cr Jan McWilliams has applauded the response of the emergency services and the good common sense shown by Great Lakes residents after a severe storm lashed the southern parts of the Great Lakes yesterday. “Amidst widespread…
Severe and terrible weather has rocked the region over the last 36 hours. Marcelle Boyling from MidCoast Water said on Wednesday morning, “We still without power in Hawks Nest, and pump trucks worked throughout the night to empty sewer pump…
ABOUT 8.35am, on Wednesday, 15 April, 2015, a 66 year old male from the Nelson Bay area was camping in the Myall River Camp at Hawks Nest. He was attempting to decant LP gas from one bottle to another when…
ANZAC Commemorations are well under way for the local RSL Sub-Branch. Two years of hard work will be unveiled when the 100 year centenary of ANZAC is to be commemorated in the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest area this year. A huge…
Myall Masters Swimming Club finished an outstanding season with a great presentation dinner on Monday 30 March 2015. It was certainly an evening of triumphs and high emotions for the worthy recipients of the seasons annual awards. Judy Glover who was…
Months have passed and with a variety of temporary barricades erected, residents and visitors alike have asked the Nota, “Is the play equipment safe to use?” After speaking with Great Lakes Council Engineering Department on several occasions the answer seems to…
Coles Tea Gardens has a new Store Manager taking over the reins. Craig Brooks has been appointed Store Manager after 14 years with the Coles organisation. The past 2 ½ years have seen Craig as Store Manager at the Nelson…
The Myall River Action Group’s (MRAG) meeting last week was the first meeting since Council advised that the Birdon’s dredging program is expected to begin installation of infrastructure from 1 May. Gordon Grainger from MRAG said the dredge is expected to…