Shadow Minister for Local Government Peter Primrose has said the Local Government Minister Paul Toole has caused even more confusion in local government by contradicting his own official notice about election dates on forced mergers. This comes after Great Lakes Council…
The Myall Coast News Of The Area and Great Lakes Advocate have conducted separate Polls on the merger proposed for Great Lakes, Greater Taree and Gloucester Councils. Many people showed their opinion by voting in these polls. 336 voted on…
Paterson MP Bob Baldwin announced his retirement from Federal politics last Saturday, confirming he will not contest the seat at the next election. After 17 years in office, the Liberal Party MP said withdrawing his nomination was not an easy decision.…
Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair has announced a $360,000 investment to grow the state’s oyster industry over the next three years as part of a $4 million commitment with NSW Farmers Association. Mr Blair was joined by Member for Myall…
April was National Autism Awareness Month, aimed at raising an understanding of this life-long condition affecting one out of every 100 people worldwide. Bursting into the realm of public awareness with the 1988 film Rainman, autism is far more than just…
Hundreds of Myall Coast students have honoured the men and women who have served our country at School ANZAC Ceremonies held at the end of last term. At Tea Gardens Primary School, Principal Mr Mark Clemson welcomed RSL Members Mrs Jenny…
Great Lakes Council Boundary Commission Submission – FINAL
With a Federal Election occurring this year, the first round of pre-election debates in the Myall Coast area took place last weekend. At the invitation of North Arm Cove Residents Association, current sitting member for Lyne National Party MP Dr…
Peter Alley, Country Labor candidate for Lyne has come out in opposition to the proposed merger of Gloucester, Greater Taree and Great Lakes Councils. Peter Alley said, “The fundamental financial problem faced by regional councils is that they do not…
It was standing room only at last week’s Public Enquiry concerning the proposed merger of Great Lakes, Gloucester and Taree Councils held at Bulahdelah Bowling Club. With over one hundred Myall Coast residents turning out to meet with Local Governments…