FAMILIES in Tea Gardens are encouraged to make a trip to their local Fire and Rescue Station on Saturday 13 May. From 10am to 2pm the dedicated team of firefighters and support staff will be opening their doors to the…
IT was the end of an era when Lion Peter Webb, the longest serving President in the 68 years of the Tea Gardens Lions, passed the baton to Lion Doug Allen during a delightful Changeover Dinner hosted at Mumm’s on…
BULAHDELAH Rural Fire Service (RFS) recently held a Community Bushfire Forum which allowed the public to ask questions about local bushfire safety. Staff were present from the Mid Coast District Office and representatives from National Parks and Wildlife Service and…
THE Booral Rural Fire Service station has significantly boosted its Wi-Fi connectivity, thanks to a $4,000 donation from Stratford Coal. The funding has enabled the firies to purchase two new mobile Wi-Fi boosters, extending the range of coverage and improving…
FOR those wanting to connect with the community and explore your creativity, there are some great open days and classes coming your way. Elsa Jones of the Myall Community Art and Craft Centre told News Of The Area, “This year…
ONE day only sees the Service NSW Mobile Site set up camp in Tea Gardens, on Thursday, 11 May. Open between 9am and 3pm only, an on-the-spot mobile service vehicle will be parked at 222 Myall Drive, presumably near the…
WINTER is coming, and the Red Cross Tea Gardens group is calling for some warm-heartedness this season. After proudly marching on ANZAC Day, the Red Cross ladies have been working hard on the latest appeal to combat rising homelessness in…
POLLUTION threatens the pristine Pindimar waterfront, as MidCoast Council unilaterally plans to remove crucial public rubbish bins from South Pindimar Reserve. Currently, eight Council-provided bins sit neatly near the BBQ shelter, resulting from a decision to accommodate the recent holiday…
WINDA Woppa residents were surprised to find their two main roads ripped up, and resurfacing began last week, although they are not necessarily complaining. “We’re happy this is happening, the Anchorage had an extremely bad corner filled with potholes,” Richard…
EIGHT future firefighters from Bulahdelah Central School (BCS) recently completed the NSW Rural Fire Service School (RFS) Cadet program. The program has been running for seven years. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…