GALLERIES in the Gardens Inc, the Tea Gardens not-for-profit cooperative of local artists, has launched the 2023 Anderson Art Award competition. Prizes of $3,000 in each of two categories are offered, as well as $500 Highly Commended awards. Advertise with…
BULAHDELAH Central School student Amber Cunningham has been named the inaugural winner of the New South Wales Ampol Best All Rounder Award. The school vice-captain, who is as accomplished academically as she is with her sport and community-based activities, won…
MIDCOAST Mayor Claire Pontin has welcomed last week’s announcement that $1.2 million would be provided to MidCoast Council for urgent pothole repair. Mayor Pontin said the money, funded under the Fixing Local Roads Pothole Repair Round, would be highly beneficial…
AFTER numerous delays, Myall Masters has been assured by MidCoast Council that it’s all systems go to commence regular Monday afternoon training sessions on Monday 12 December. The Tea Gardens Pool is usually open for the commencement of the September/October…
CARDIAC arrests can happen anywhere, anytime and even apparently fit and healthy people can suffer from one of these life threatening emergencies. Community sporting clubs and organisations can now apply for life-saving defibrillators as part of the NSW Government’s Local…
A FREE Christmas decoration workshop will be held at Tea Gardens Library on Saturday 10 December at 9.30am. “Come along and learn how to make beautiful Christmas decorations from recycled materials,” said MidCoast Council’s Manager Libraries and Community Services, Alex…
WITH the HSC examinations completed, the Bulahdelah Central School (BCS) Class of 2022 celebrated the successful end of their schooling at a formal event recently held at Bulahdelah Golf Club. The glamorous end of year celebration was an opportunity for…
MIDCOAST Council has expressed disappointment that the Tea Gardens pool upgrade has again been delayed, saying the project has been plagued by unforeseen issues. Council claims the latest delay is due to the inability to secure the sub-contractors needed for…
PORT Stephens News Of The Area is proud to announce that Tracey Bennett has joined the NOTA team as a Client Account Manager. Tracey joins the business after more than ten years with the Port Stephens Examiner, where she developed…
AS summer begins, New South Wales residents are being warned to prepare now, with this year’s persistent rainfall causing the most significant grass fire risk across the State in more than ten years. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph…