Five Cessnock sisters returned to Hawks Nest this week to reminisce about past holidays that united and bonded their family over three decades ago. “Three of our children and seven of our grand children joined us from as far as…
“Today I regretfully withdraw from my position as the Liberal candidate for Port Stephens for the 2015 NSW State election.” “With ICAC having announced it is deferring the final report on Operation Spicer until after a High Court challenge in…
About eight years ago, local resident and creative artist, Margaret Germon oversaw the installation of some timber poles in Tea Gardens, and she then went about having them carved to resemble members of the original Engel and Motum families. Margaret…
Hazard reduction burns undertaken by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in Myall Lakes National Park proved their worth helping contain the recent lightning-strike fires at Mungo Brush. On Sunday 23 November a storm passed over Myall Lakes…
DRAFT KARUAH RIVER CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN The Draft Karuah River Catchment Management Plan is on public exhibition for viewing and feedback until Friday 12 December. The Plan has been developed to maintain and improve the health of the Karuah River…
One of the highlights of the Tea Gardens Bowling Club Calendar has to be the Annual Presentation Night. This is the night when the men and women of our Club get together with all the dignitaries from the Newcastle District…
Male members of the Council team last week took the White Ribbon Day oath, vowing to never commit, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women. They were joined by all the men present at Council’s Ordinary meeting on…
Local band ‘2Stufd 2 Jump’ have only been together for two and a half years, yet you would not be the only one who would think this tight foursome have played together all their lives. They have around 170 songs…
The Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club is currently competing in the Streets Surf Boat Series. The Series consists of six rounds spread throughout the whole of summer. One of our local competitors Trina Hellicar, said that both…
Great Lakes Council is seeking feedback on the Draft Karuah River Catchment Management Plan, which has been placed on public exhibition until Friday 12 December. The Karuah River Catchment Management Plan has been developed to maintain and improve the health…