HAWKS Nest locals, Bruce and Irene Dunshea are saying goodbye to the area. After almost 48 years dedicated to Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens and Pindimar, Bruce and Irene are looking forward to their next chapter. Advertise with News of…
IN great news for the community, MidCoast Council is underway with upgrades to 50 community halls across the region as part of a major improvement program. Council has invested $1.2 million of Australian Government funding into the program, with…
THE Parliament of NSW website crashed recently, leaving many locals unable to sign an e-petition against the rezoning of beachside land at 1 Sanderling Avenue, Hawks Nest. From approximately 31 December 2021 to 10 January 2022, the Government website…
A PARTNERSHIP between local artists and environmentalists has been hailed a success, despite COVID restrictions. For the first time in its five years, the annual Summer Cooler exhibition by the members of Galleries in the Gardens (GIG) was sponsored…
COUNCILLOR Claire Pontin is the new Mayor of the MidCoast Council. Following a Mayoral election at the first MidCoast Council meeting on 12 January 2022, previous Deputy Mayor and Labor member Claire Pontin was elected to fill the position…
BOWRAVILLE Pioneer Community Centre celebrated the New Year with their Annual Book Fair on Saturday 8 January. Inside tables were covered with specifically priced books, covering a broad range of authors and genres, priced to perfection. Books suitable for…
COUNCIL rangers have been out in force over the holiday season to deal with the increased number of visitors flocking to the region. The pressure on accommodation has led to an increase in illegal camping, particularly in popular coastal…
A BIG congratulations to the outstanding young people named winners at the first ever MidCoast Youth Awards. Young people aged between 12 and 24 were recognised for their contributions to the community at an awards ceremony held at the…
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…