MIDCOAST Council has formed a Local Representation Committee and an Implementation Advisory Group and announced the appointment of local community members to each. The purpose of the LRC is to advise the Administrator in developing several core documents for the…
With a pool of $66,000 in funding available, organisations in the Manning, Great Lakes and Gloucester areas are encouraged to make application to MidCoast Water’s annual community sponsorship program. The program aims to assist local groups and organisations by providing them…
With shows like Master Chef and My Kitchen Rules reaching such heights in popularity over recent years, it’s not surprising to see home cooking going through a type of revolution of its own. Gone are the days of the evening…
Australians will go to the polls on Saturday 2 July to cast their votes in the 2016 Federal Election. The Election will take place after an eight-week official campaign period and will determine the 226 members of the 45th Parliament…
Williamtown Union Hall was transformed in May in what has become a very popular local event. The ‘Pretty in Pink High Tea’, which is the major annual fundraiser for Girl Guides, attracted its maximum capacity of a massive130 attendees. The…
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) is seeking public comment on a proposal to relocate a 3.2 kilometre section of Mungo Brush Road in Myall Lakes National Park. The proposed action is due to inland movement of sand from…
MidCoast Council is inviting the community to have their say on the Draft Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges for 2016-2017 which has been placed on public exhibition following its approval at the Council meeting on 25 May. If…
The Myall University of the Third Age (U3A) has been honoured with the 2016 Port Stephens Seniors Local Achievement Award. The award was presented by Kate Washington MP last week in recognition of achievements in serving senior members in the Port…
Giving is a good cause for living, according to Kevin and Anne Haskew, who have just been made life members of the Myall Koala and Environment Group (MKEG). The couple were presented with Certificates of Appreciation and Life Membership…
Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead is calling on local junior sporting teams, neighbourhood centres, men’s sheds and other community groups in the new Mid-Coast Council to apply for a grant of up to $50,000 through the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities…