AFTER a whirlwind of a year, school holidays are finally here and News Of The Area has your guide for fun, free activities to keep the whole family entertained. Movie Screening On 12 January 2022 from 2:30PM, Tea Gardens…
A NUMBER of years ago The Myall Koala and Environment Group decided to establish an avenue of koala food trees in Sanderling Avenue, Hawks Nest in memory of John Davis, Great Lake Council’s Tree Management Officer, who sadly passed…
IT has been two years since the 2019 fires in the Christmas holiday period that devastated not only NSW but all of Australia. For the 2021-22 fire season, the NSW RFS are warning of increased risk of grass and…
PREPARE a plan, don’t drive through flood water and swim between the flags – these are some of the summer safety tips NSW emergency service agencies have shared as the holidays approach. Minister for Police and Emergency Services David…
BOATERS are being urged to look out for each other, monitor weather conditions and wear a lifejacket to ensure a day on the water doesn’t end in tragedy over the busy summer holidays. NSW Maritime Acting Executive Director Darren…
MORE than 50 local volunteer groups have been successful in receiving funding under the Volunteer Grants 2021 program. Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie paid tribute to the recipients before Christmas, many of whom were volunteering their time…
GALLERIES in the Gardens (GIG) artists have been busy creating new work for their upcoming exhibition. With a theme of ‘Celebrating Nature around the Myall’, GIG artists are excited to bring this new exhibition to The Gallery. Advertise with…
A MANDATORY Child Safe Scheme, a residential care workers register and development of a child protection audit tool are all among new measures helping to keep NSW children safe, according to a report released on December 17. Attorney General…
THE results from the 2021 Local Government elections are here. For weeks, results have been too close to call with a total of 80 candidates across thirteen groups, but the new MidCoast Council has officially been elected. Advertise with…
THE Hawks Nest Development Facebook Group are calling for members of the public to sign an e-petition calling for the reversal of a contentious decision to rezone beachside land on Sanderling Avenue, Hawks Nest. Kathy Poldmaa, administrator of the…