Media Release – MidCoast Council appoints executive team FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 20, 2016 MidCoast Council has announced the appointment of four leaders to its executive team and is pleased to introduce them to the community. "We are confident that we have an exceptional leadership team for MidCoast Council and recognise the crucial role it will play in setting the Council up for success" said
MidCoast Council hosts community information session FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 MIDCOAST Council’s first series of community meetings came to an end last week with the final session held in Bulahdelah. There was a strong turnout from the local community with Administrator John Turner, Interim General Manager Glenn Handford and eight council representatives present. Mr Handford told the local crowd the “triple merger
Greyhound Racing Closure To Affect Medowie Greyhound Owners MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 19, 2016 The recent decision, seemingly made unilaterally, by Premier Mike Baird to shut down the entire NSW greyhound racing industry has come as a huge shock to the Medowie and surrounding region. The unexpected announcement has caught the industry off guard as no consultation with greyhound associations or owners, breeders, and trainers
Frosty Friday freezes Myall Coast, coldest morning in years MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 19, 2016 A WINTER blast arrived last week bringing freezing temperatures and widespread frost across the Myall Coast Region on Friday morning. The thick frost blanketed the area creating images that resembled white snow fields stretching in all directions from Karuah to Wootton and out to Stroud. Les Malone from Bulahdelah said the temperature
Stephen Bromhead talks Budget, Council amalgamation and funding MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 12, 2016 THE NSW budget, Council amalgamation and funding applications were discussed with Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromheadduring his recent Electorate meeting in Bulahdelah. It could have been the case that the community didn’t know Bromhead was coming to the area, however the National Party MP told the small but interested group
Myall Coast comes together for Christmas in July Celebrations MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 12, 2016 T’WAS the season to be jolly as Christmas in July was celebrated at Karuah RSL Club last week. Santa hats, tinsel and sleigh bells decked the tables for the occasion which was organised by MidCoast Council's Social and Recreational Services and Neighbour Aid Services in Hawks Nest and Stroud. Christmas spirit was high as
Stroud Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Competition returns MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 8, 2016 ROLLING pins will be hurled and brick tossed at the 56th Stroud International Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Competition on Saturday 9 July. The quirky event kicks off with a ‘Wild, Wild West’ themed Street Parade followed by non-stop entertainment and competition events at Stroud Showground. The men will line up to
Hawks Nest Vets golf competition MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 8, 2016July 8, 2016 Hawks Nest Vets Stroke. 28/6/2016 Alf Ziehlke Memorial Trophy. Bruce Clayton A Grade. Ian Raine36.9 Sean Mullins38.4 Bill Vandenberg38.6 B Grade. Adrian Ryan35.6 Kevin Austin36.6 Alan Townsend39.8 NTP. 3rd. A Grade. Sean Mullins B Grade.Peter Parrett 5th. A Grade.Tony Ward B Grade.Michael Ritchie 10th. A Grade.John Reynlds B Grade.Des Patfield 16th. A Grade.Dennis casey B Grade.Peter Jones By Tony SMITH
Hawks Nest Bridge Club results for Monday 20 June 2016 (Howell) MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 6, 2016July 6, 2016 Hawks Nest Bridge Club RESULTS for Monday 20 June 2016 (Howell). 1 Chez Rands& Leslie Falla 2 Bea Treharne & Sue Matheson 3 Gary Melrose & Adrian Ryan. Handicap Winners – Jean Glover & Sandy Shuetrim. Friday 24 June 2016: Supernovice Group (Howell). 1 Kay Morrow & Monica Fitzmaurice 2 Helen White & Nancy McDonnell
MidCoastclimate change impacts discussed with landholders FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 6, 2016July 7, 2016 HUNTER Local Land Services recently hosted an open community session in Bulahdelah to discuss the predicted changes that agriculture will face as a result of climate variability. A draft climate action plan was presented to the community during the evening, with board members and staff on hand to speak with landholders