The inaugural meeting of the newly formed MidCoast Council held in Forster last week came to an abrupt halt after only six minutes, making headlines around the country. Government-appointed Administrator John Turner opened the meeting at 2pm as members…
Sporting Clubs in the Myall Coast area will be able to upgrade facilities and purchase much needed equipment with almost $20,000 in funding allocated through the NSW Governments Local Sporting Grants program. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington announced last week…
Great Lakes Council has gone, officially replaced with the new Mid Coast Council as a result of the amalgamation of Great Lakes, Taree and Gloucester Councils. The announcement was made last Thursday by Minister for Local Government Paul Toole, with…
The NSW Cabinet yesterday resolved to merge 19 councils across NSW, with the merger of Gloucester, Great Lakes and Greater Taree City Councils announced as part of the Government’s Fit for the Future reforms. The NSW Government has issued a…
Labour candidate for Lyne has said Patients across the entire community, will be slugged with a GP co-payment by stealth due to the Turnbull Government’s decision to freeze the Medicare rebate. Peter Alley, Country Labor Candidate for Lyne told News…
The fine for not picking up dog poo is $275 – which should be reason enough for dog owners to ensure they pick up after their pet in public places, says Great Lakes Council, not to mention the nasty surprise of…
Over 220 cyclists and support crew pedaled into the local area last week as part of the annual Tour de Cure charity ride. Now in its tenth year, the ride retraced the inaugural route from Brisbane to Sydney, travelling 1,518km…
Great Lakes Tourism is asking Forster Tuncurry and Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens locals to give the 2016 Signature Cure de Tour an enormous welcome, Great Lakes style, when the bicycle charity team roll into town on Thursday 5 – Saturday…
Great Lakes Council Deputy Mayor Len Roberts talks about, Council Election Deferred, the Federal Election, and Centre Of Excellence for Aging Council Election Deferred AS acting Mayor, I received a letter from the Minister for Local Government last week advising that elections for…
MidCoast Water will move forward on projects outlined in their 30 year plan, Our Water Our Future, during the coming financial year, with funds to be invested into the construction of a second water scheme for the Manning and Great Lakes…