Mckelty Searle’s plans to study at University next year have been boosted after being awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the Great Lakes Education Fund (GLEF). GLEF Chairperson Stephen Nicholas said 11 students in the Great Lakes region were awarded scholarships…
The Heatwave Action Plan has been activated following the prediction of heatwave conditions mainly in the north of NSW for the next five days, with extreme heatwave conditions over the north and mid-north coasts. The Bureau of Meteorology has advised…
Midcoast Council is calling on Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens residents and visitors to help protect the nests of the rare Little Terns who have made the Winda Woppa sand stockpile their summer home. “Hawks Nest attracts visitors from all…
Midcoast Council is calling on Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens residents and visitors to help protect the nests of the rare Little Terns who have made the Winda Woppa sand stockpile their summer home. “Hawks Nest attracts visitors from all…
All Council offices and libraries will be closed from 1pm on Friday 23 December, with normal opening hours resuming from Tuesday 3 January 2017. MidCoast Waste services will operate as normal throughout the holidays, but please ensure your bins are…
Midcoast council employees are a musically talented bunch and they will be providing some Christmas cheer to their customers once again with Carols in the Office on Friday 23 December at 9am. A tradition since 2004, the Forster office foyer…
It’s the season to be jolly and local police are asking all community members and visitors to the area to behave responsibly during the holiday period. Whether celebrating at a Christmas party or enjoying a few drinks with mates, police…
Barbecues with friends and family feasts with tables laden with turkey and seafood are some of the popular holiday season traditions. But with home fridges overloaded with festive goodies combined with the ritual summer heat, Myall Coast Hospitality students say…
While relaxing and enjoying time with family on Christmas Day, spare a thought for many people in the region who will be working as usual. Rostered on duty for the big day, local paramedic Rod Parr said he has worked…
Credit card holders are urged to check their statements regularly and report any unauthorised transitions immediately to their bank or financial institution. This advice comes after local residents spoke with News Of The Area about purchases charged to their credit…