Ensuring there is enough water for future generations, Water Security, has emerged as the primary issue MidCoast Water needs to address in their current Our Water Our Future strategy review. Other issues that were ranked highly included how to sustainably dispose…
A Great Lakes Council ratepayer has won an iPad mini simply by signing up to have their rate notices emailed to them. Mr Mark Estivo was the lucky winner drawn by the Mayor, Cr Jan McWilliams at Council’s June meeting. Council…
Deputy Mayor of Great Lakes Councillor Len Roberts updates on Marine Drive Tea Gardens, Community Engagement and Bitou Bush. CONGRATULATIONS: I would like to congratulate Ellie Gooch (Bulahdelah) and Gordon Grainger (Tea Gardens) on receiving Paterson young citizen and…
Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington, has announced that the NSW Government will once again conduct the Community Building Partnership program in 2015. The Program offers grant funding for infrastructure based projects that meet a need in the local community. Applications…
Essential Energy is encouraging customers to ask to see identification from anyone claiming to be an electricity employee or contractor. Myall Coast News are not aware of any specifc related incidents, however it’s a reminder to all that seeking identification is very…
Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead announced today the NSW Government will fix 795 mobile phone black spots in regional communities to make it easier for residents to stay connected. Mr Bromhead said communities including Elands and Wherrol Flat will benefit…
Do you know anyone who is doing great things in the art world? If so, Great Lakes Council is urging you to nominate them for an Arts Award in 2015. GREAT Lakes Council has extended the nomination period for the…
Great Lakes Council is taking an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. NAIDOC Week 2015 will kick off with a flag-raising ceremony and morning tea hosted by the Mayor on Monday 6…
Information included in the 2015 NSW State Budget forward estimates announcements has confirmed the Country Towns Water and Sewerage Program is to be funded in the coming years. This information supports a pre-election commitment to MidCoast Water by the Member for…
On a cold and clear morning, Andrea Evans from Girvan, photographed a unique view of the aurora australis lights. Myall Coast News spoke with Andrea about her photographs. “I was doubtful that the aurora australis lights would actually come up…