Last week Craig Baumann decided to withdraw from his position as the Liberal candidate for Port Stephens for the upcoming 2015 State election. Mr Baumann said that with the ICAC [Independent Commission Against Corruption] having announced it is deferring the…
Christmas Eve might be the time you decide to complete your end of year business at Great Lakes Council. If that’s what you’re planning, come along with some good cheer in store. You’ll also be most welcome to pop in…
There are 23,684 rateable properties in Great Lakes Shire. This does not include crown land upon which rates are not levied. Rates are levied on the value of the parcel of land, not as a direct proportion to that value…
“Today I regretfully withdraw from my position as the Liberal candidate for Port Stephens for the 2015 NSW State election.” “With ICAC having announced it is deferring the final report on Operation Spicer until after a High Court challenge in…
If you’re heading off soon for a well-deserved long summer holiday it’s recommended you start now to plan some simple and cost effective security measures to make sure your home and property is safe while you’re away. In Australia, around…
Hazard reduction burns undertaken by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in Myall Lakes National Park proved their worth helping contain the recent lightning-strike fires at Mungo Brush. On Sunday 23 November a storm passed over Myall Lakes…
DRAFT KARUAH RIVER CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN The Draft Karuah River Catchment Management Plan is on public exhibition for viewing and feedback until Friday 12 December. The Plan has been developed to maintain and improve the health of the Karuah River…
Great Lakes Council’s Library Service wants your children to explore new worlds this summer and it’s as easy as enrolling in the Summer Reading program. “We are running the Summer Reading Program at all Library branches this year,” said Council’s…
Male members of the Council team last week took the White Ribbon Day oath, vowing to never commit, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women. They were joined by all the men present at Council’s Ordinary meeting on…