TWENTY Myall Coast teenagers learnt valuable life lessons in teamwork, resilience and communication in the SES Cadet training program last week. The weeklong course prepared the next generation of volunteers for handling emergency situations, The group were able to test…
MEMBER for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead is pleased to be organising the 2016 Myall Lakes Community Awards. Mr Bromhead said the awards which are now in their fifth year, recognise and celebrate the achievements of many individuals and groups in…
LOCAL greyhound owners expressed outrage and disappointment last week as the bill to ban greyhound racing in NSW moved swiftly through State Parliament’s Upper House. Last month’s News Of The Area spoke to Medowie greyhound owner and breeder, Mr Luke…
HAVE you met Jigglypuff at the Tanks? Or spotted Charmander hiding in the bushes at Cape Hawke Lookout? What about Eevee or Clefairy? Those two are roaming our streets waiting for the inevitable “Poké balls” that will be thrown their…
VETERANS and Defence personnel in will benefit from the Coalition Government’s employment initiative and increased attention on mental health. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will host the first Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Initiative in November that will help find ways for…
DON’T be surprised to see Census workers still pounding the pavements over the next few weeks. It’s all part of the ongoing program to ensure every person is counted and reassured that the Census is safe. The Australian Signals Directorate…
LONG-SERVING members of the Gloucester Great Lakes NSW Rural Fire Service were honoured in a medal ceremony in Tuncurry on Saturday 6 August. Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead was in attendance on behalf of Hon. David Elliott MP, Minister…
MIDCOAST Council works around the area are as follows. HAWKS NEST – Yamba Street. Council undertook work to improve drainage. Works included constructing a section of piped stormwater to extend the existing line. Work is complete. HAWKS NEST – Kingfisher…
FROM a simple hand-shake to doing up a buckle and using a pair of scissors, there is no denying everyday tasks can be challenging for left-handed people. International Left Handers Day is celebrated on Saturday 13 August and aims to…
EDUCATION Week was celebrated last week in Myall Coast Schools with a mass of activities showcasing the variety of opportunities available to local students. The packed programs around the region included a range of sporting, cultural and academic highlights reflecting…