INSPIRATION can be anywhere, from the works of a world-renowned artist, to a humble plastic park bench, both of which have inspired local poet Stefan Apostol. Currently a volunteer at a Hawks Nest nursing home, Stefan’s storied past has included…
FIREFIGHTING in NSW has changed considerably, a fact that local retired Rural Fire Service (RFS) officer Keith Harrap explained to the Hawks Nest District Probus Club on Friday, 1 November. The local social club, which now boasts close to 160…
THE GATEWAY to the Myall Quays shopping precinct has received a long-awaited clean-up, with major clearing of the front pond starting last week. The front pond has two silver dolphin statues, frozen in perpetual dives, but they have not been…
LAST Tuesday evening the renowned Myall Melodians Community Choir captivated another full-house audience with song at the Grange Country Club Auditorium. Led by indefatigable maestro Margaret Rowden, the choir presented their tribute to spring in a variety concert entitled “Flora-Fest…
A SIGNIFICANT donation of a fully serviceable surfboat, complete with oars and rowlocks, has been received by the Jimmys Beach Aquatic Club (JBAC), courtesy of the Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Picked up earlier in October, the “as new”…
COUNCILLOR Claire Pontin was elected as MidCoast Mayor for a second consecutive term as the new-look council met for its first ordinary meeting last Wednesday. Jeremy Miller was elected as Deputy Mayor. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
ARTISTS of all ilk from the Myall University of the Third Age (U3A) descended on Hawks Nest Community Hall over the October long weekend, to display and sell their labours of love and expression at the annual Art Show. Artworks…
MIDCOAST locals have a chance to win cash for outstanding upcycling projects in the annual Reviva Reuse Competition. “This competition is the highlight of our year because it showcases the incredible ideas and talents in our community,” said Reviva MidCoast…
SURF was way up for the wild and windy start to the Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club season, with volunteers gathering at Bennetts Beach on Saturday, 28 September. “This season we have a slight change in hours,” explained…
THE riverside holds a special attraction for most of us. Over time this area has changed as needs demanded – remnants of a wooden fence barely showing against a formidable rock base remind me of this. Advertise with News of…