Deputy Mayor Len Roberts looks at 2016
Deputy Mayor of Great Lakes Council Len Roberts talks about the new year. THE New Year is now upon us and I hope it will be a great year for all. Unfortunately not all of us will have a healthy and…
Category MidCoast LGA (overall news)
Great Lakes Council’s Deb Tuckerman 2015 NSW Local Government Professional
Great Council receives its fair share of critisim at times, however the Local Council continues to shine above many of its LGA peers. Testament not only from the recent ‘Stand Alone’ announcements, where Great Lakes Council was named not to merge…
Hunter Region Rivers peak resulting in more water over roads and into homes
The current rain and weather system has left many towns, area, home and people stranded throughout the Hunter, Mid North Coast and Newcastle regions. Emergency personel have received well over 1500 calls for assistance over the last 36 hour period.…
Bad weather hits the Mid North Coast of NSW and Great Lakes is in the middle
The Myall Coast and Great Lakes region is experiencing some ferocious weather with flash flooding and strong winds. CURRENT RIVER HEIGHTS Lower Manning River: Manning R at Killawarra 5.30pm Tue 1.91m and steady Dingo Ck at Ashlea Br D/S 6.00pm…
MidCoast Water interim acting general manager, Darryl Hancock
MidCoast Water has appointed an interim acting general manager to lead the organisation while the recruitment of a permanent general manager is underway. At yesterday’s monthly meeting, the MidCoast board appointed Executive Manager Corporate Services, Darryl Hancock, to the role of…
Leash free debate for dogs on beaches
Who doesn’t enjoy a long walk and a good stretch along our beaches and wide open spaces along the Myall Coast? As the sun rises over the horizon each day there are many public spaces being trampled by early morning…
Great Lakes Council does not need to merge
An announcement from the NSW Government has stated Great Lakes Council will be allowed to continue to stand-alone in order to best deliver local government services to the Great Lakes region into the future. “The NSW Government has recognised the…
Ellie Gooch, won Technology Award for her roll-top desk
Manning Regional Art Gallery had the privilege this year of displaying the Manning Great Lakes High Schools Technology Display. The display was open to the public from Wednesday 25 November – Saturday 28 November and some of the participating high schools…
Tea Gardens Maritime Tony Woodfield says safe boating
The Myall Lakes and Port Stephens water ways will be busier than ever this Christmas Holiday period with some excellent forecasts being boasted for boating enthusiasts. Despite several warnings during the year in less than favourable weather conditions, some people…
Rotary Car Raffle Winner is drawn
On Monday, 14 December, Warren Gooley General Manager of the Tea Gardens Country Club pressed the button for the lucky winner of a Toyota Yaris which has been raffled by the Rotary Club of Myall Coast to raise funds to…