NSW Farmers is urging people heading into country areas for Christmas to keep an eye out for harvest machinery. Flooding and heavy rain delayed harvest efforts across much of the state, leading to more activity on and around farms…
THE way we live has changed and that change has included a huge rise in the number of families living with pets. For those considering gifting a pet it is important to be sure that the person that you are…
SUMMER’S here and we all love to get our hair salty, toes sandy and have fun frolicking in the surf! But for families seeking some relief from the heat or perhaps looking to mix it up a little, then…
THIS is the fourth year of a beautiful Christmas lights display at Palm Lake Resort (PLR). It started with some residents putting up a few Christmas lights, but year by year as the village grew and with the influx…
THE Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce has decided that post Covid, local businesses need our support. “We are ending the year with a bang,” said a Chamber spokesperson. “To begin, the Christmas Twilight Market held at the Big 4 Holiday…
MERYL Swanson is calling on Minister Greg Hunt to urgently send supplies to some of Australia’s oldest residents. With the new Omicron variant spreading, and a shocking wave of cases in Newcastle, Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson is urging…
MYALL Community Art and Craft Centre have achieved another great success in their annual Salvation Army appeal which they run in the lead up to Christmas. All donations of new toys or gifts made by the members and the…
LITTLE Blue Dinosaur Foundation and MidCoast Council will again join forces to promote the importance of road safety, encouraging both residents and visitors to take extra care during the busy holiday period. The campaign includes increased signage around our…
VISITORS to the region’s holiday parks are being encouraged to use water sustainably, thanks to a joint initiative between MidCoast Council and more than 20 park operators. Signs and stickers urging people to save water in the shower and…
A GRANDMOTHER’S enthusiasm for children’s tales inspired by her own Nanna is among 100 short narratives selected for the new edition of Seniors’ Stories. Minister for Seniors Natalie Ward said the book, which showcases a selection of stories every…