While nine year old Brodie Newell was visiting Grandparents in Tea Gardens he decided to test himself with the Myall Coast News’ “How Many Words” quiz. If you are not familiar with this quiz, have a look at page 10 of…
GREAT Lakes Council’s Satisfaction Survey focussing on community assets, closes Thursday 2nd October 2014. It has engaged Micromex Research to conduct a random telephone survey of Great Lakes residents. The two stage survey requires participants to read an information package…
FEDERAL Members took time out from Parliament today to raise funds for the 14,000 Australian women and teenagers who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Bob Baldwin, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Mal Brough, Member…
(Letter by Kate Washington, Labor Candidate Port Stephens) THE people of Port Stephens deserve to be represented by someone capable of telling the truth, upholding the law and prioritising the community interests over the interests of developers. Whilst the evidence…
GREAT Lakes Council has appointed Mr Andrew Staniland as its new Manager of Parks and Recreation, following a thorough recruitment process. The position advertisement attracted candidates from across NSW and interstate. “This is a very challenging role with responsibilities for…
ESSENTIAL Energy is now accepting applications for its Community Support program, which helps small community groups and organisations run events and activities in regional and rural New South Wales. Applications are received twice a year and assessed against a range…
Great Lakes Councillors have re-elected Cr Jan McWilliams to serve as Mayor for the next year in what will be her seventh consecutive year as leader, while Cr Len Roberts was re-elected as Deputy Mayor. Mayor Cr McWilliams said “it…
Likely a 10th state Liberal MP is set to join the cross bench after an ICAC appearance and outcome today. A corruption enquiry was expanded to examine allegations that Craig Baumann, took secret donations from developers. Mr Baumann has now openly admitted to…
Two local rugby league teams, the Karuah Roos and the Tea Gardens Hawks will play this weekend in their respective Grand Final matches This weekend at Kurri Kurri sporting complex against Williamtown at 10am, the final match of the season…
WALK on the Wildside Festival at Tea Gardens Hawks Nest is a weekend of outdoor activities for locals and visitors commencing this Friday featuring all types of activities throughout the weekend. Celebrating the natural environment of the Myall Coast. Why…