RECENT roadworks conducted by MidCoast Council upon the Hawks Nest end of the Singing Bridge set up traffic queues, but also offered a chance to reflect on the fundamental utility of the Bridge. Describing the bridge that connects the twin towns of Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens as ‘critical

THE MYALL University of the Third Age (MU3A) has hosted a wide variety of clubs over the years, bringing fabulous stories and fulfilment for over 30 years for some members. “At Café Providence in Hawks Nest, a wonderful reunion took place between great mates and MU3A’s Norma Glenn, one of

NEWLY minted Tea Gardens firefighter Alex Sinclair formally graduated from the NSW Fire and Rescue Emergency Services Academy on Friday, 1 December. The ceremony for retained and permanent firefighters was held at the state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility in Orchard Hills, far-western Sydney, in conjunction with the commencement of the new Fire

RED Cross members from Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest celebrated a small, early Christmas lunch at the Tea Gardens Country Club on Monday, 27 November, while recognising some amazing contributions this past year. Certificates of Appreciation were presented by special guest Karen Maloney, from Red Cross Emergency Services, acknowledging several

POOL access and future management options dominated discussions at MidCoast Council’s Tea Gardens Pool Pop-Up, held on-location on Tuesday, 28 November. Several residents and long-term users of the pool congregated with the sounds of kids’ learn-to-swim lessons in the background, underlining the omnipresent need to continue Tea Gardens Pool’s operations.

WOMEN’S service organisation, the Zonta Club of Hunter Newcastle (ZCHN), held a delicious early Christmas luncheon in Tea Gardens on Sunday, 26 November, amidst a warm spring afternoon. Part of Zonta International, the Club’s focus is ‘Building a Better World for Women and Girls’, and runs fundraisers and awareness-raising events

CHARITY never looked so good as the Lions ‘Spring Into Summer 4’ Fashion Show, held under the TGPS COLA on Sunday, 26 November. The humid day got steamier as the local supermodels strutted the stuff of local fashion designers and retailers, all to help fight one of the least-understood children’s

MIDCOAST Council Mayor Claire Pontin has recently been elected to the board of directors of Local Government NSW as a Rural/Regional representative. Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is an independent organisation that provides advocacy, representation and support and helps member councils deliver improved services and better outcomes for their local communities. Advertise with

RADIO solutions to emergency situations were discussed in-depth at the Myall Way Emergency Planning Group’s (MWEPG) new Radio Team meeting on Friday, 24 November. Held at official blackspot Bundabah, a burgeoning pilot area for such projects, the Radio Team explored the concept of a ‘local UHF network’ to confront

DREAMS came closer to reality as the Hawks Nest Plaza, on Booner Street, saw its first ‘Open Mic Nite’ on Saturday, 25 November from 3pm. As reported in NOTA back in April this year, the Hawks Nest Plaza has long-forgotten plans that could have made the space a busy centre