Investigations are underway to assess the possibility of Great Lakes Council merging with Gloucester Council. As part of the NSW government’s Fit for the Future plan for local governments are being offered significant financial incentives to amalgamate with neighbouring councils.…
Car lovers are in for a treat with the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club’s 13th annual Motorfest about to hit Hawks Nest. On Saturday, March 7, motor clubs as far afield as Port Macquarie, Tamworth and Gunnedah, as well…
Up to 200 people turned out for the official opening of Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Men’s Shed last Monday. Men’s shed president Ian Robinson said the opening held at their shed in Tea Gardens Industrial Estate was “absolutely fabulous”. “Lots…
Children at Brighter Beginnings Early Learning Centre in Tea Gardens have been preparing love-themed craft ahead of Valentine’s Day. “We’ve been telling the children it’s a special day where we tell the special people in our lives that we love…
Col Cookson of Myall Quays Newsagency said he would be forced to shut his doors if the threat of supermarket chains being able to act as lottery outlets became a reality. Under a new franchise agreement, the Liberal government is…
The Myall Coast Toy Library has reopened for 2015 and is inviting new members to join. The volunteer run toy library which is entering its fifth year, aims to save families money and storage, and to give them a chance…
Two Myall Coast residents have been honoured with Order of Australia Medals for their unwavering community commitment. The prestigious Order of Australia Medal is awarded by the Australian government for outstanding achievement and service. North Arm Cove resident Kate Milford…
A man has sustained serious head injuries after being assaulted in Yamba Street, Hawks Nest. Police said at about 2am on Saturday, January 25 they responded to the incident and found that a 30-year-old male had been assaulted. Upon arrival…
Pre schoolers have started back for 2015, with vacancies still open for new enrolments. The Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Pre School is going into its 38th year of providing affordable child care in the area. The not-for-profit centre is…
Bulahdelah teenager Ellie Gooch has taken out Young Citizen of the Year for the entire Great Lakes region. The year 12 Bulahdelah Central School Captain was honoured with the award at a ceremony held in Forster on Australia by the…