LONG life and healthy living are celebrated every year by a growing Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest group calling themselves the ‘47 Club’. The informal group began back in 2008, when a nucleus of eight ladies suddenly realised that they shared the…
MAVIS Everingham of Bulahdelah celebrated her 100th birthday last week. Born in Coolongolook in 1923, she lived in Dyer’s Crossing and Nabiac for most of her younger years. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
MURKY waters and weedy turf confronted volunteers from the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association’s working bee at the Tea Gardens Pool on Thursday 20 July. Despite existing contracts no-one seems to be maintaining the pool during the off-season, leaving…
VANDALS have struck several public amenities across Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens, as presented in a recent audit at the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association meeting on Monday 17 July. This issue has been a priority concern for locals…
JUST a few short months after celebrating its 35th year of existence, the Hawks Nest-Tea Gardens Probus Club has ceased to function. The club was founded in February 1988 following sponsorship from the Rotary Club of Rutherford-Telarah. Advertise with News…
EXERCISE is now easier and equipment more modern than ever at the newly-updated Yallarwah Park along The Ridgeway in North Arm Cove. The upgrades are the result of a successful bid in 2022 by the North Arm Cove Community Association…
LOVEY’s Grocers IGA Hawks Nest has won three gongs at the National IGA awards of excellence on the Gold Coast. The Small Fresh Award, Small Grocery and Perishables, and the coveted National Small ‘Xpress’ Store of the Year for 2023…
SAVING the Earth and saving lives went hand in hand at a recent presentation of ‘Boomerang Bags’ to local paramedics in Tea Gardens. Boomerang Bags are made from recycled clothing fashioned into useful carry-alls. Advertise with News of The Area…
GARBAGE overflowing from bins at Tea Gardens’ Lions Lookout Park is being cleaned up once a week by volunteers, but they can’t keep up. And it’s not just rubbish from weekend visitors, tyres, ovens and even fridges are being dumped…
A NEW sound system, water tank, soft-fall padding for the playground and a fresh coat of paint is coming to Booral Hall. Lyne Federal MP Dr David Gillespie said $30,000 was headed for the hall, for some refurbishment. Advertise with…