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National Water Week kicks off with a quiz and special giveaway
MIDCOAST Council is encouraging community members to get behind its new permanent water conservation measures this National Water Week with a quiz and special giveaway. Anyone who completes Council’s Water Wiser Quiz can collect a Hoselink trigger nozzle and hose…
Voice Referendum turnout strong
The FIRST referendum in a generation, regarding the First Nations Voice to Parliament, occurred on Saturday, 14 October. Visiting two polling places in Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest, News Of The Area was reassured by nary a trace of politically-charged animosity, as…
Myall River VIEW Club looks to Anti-Poverty Week
EDUCATION is a top priority for the Myall River VIEW Club this Anti-Poverty Week, which runs nationally from 15-21 October. Established in 2002 by the Social Justice Project at the University of NSW, Anti-Poverty Week was inspired by the United…
Tea Gardens Lions Club Wins Grant for Community Storage Capability
SPACE is at a premium, and the Tea Gardens Lions Club has just won a Prepare and Recover Grant to build a fit-for-purpose facility, providing much-needed community storage capability. The $23,822 grant comes via the Foundation for Rural and Regional…
Information and support for beekeepers when managing Varroa mite
AS preparations continue in the transition to management of Varroa mite in NSW, a range of support materials have now been made available to assist beekeepers begin to learn to live with Varroa mite. NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW…
Council Community Conversations Returns in November
RARE facetime with MidCoast Council’s top decision-makers and administrators will happen when Council hosts its ‘Community Conversations’ at the southern end of the MidCoast Local Government Area in November. This will be the second of two times this year that…
Tempting treats on offer in latest Great Lakes Food Trail
NOW in its seventh year, the Spring edition of the Great Lakes Food Trail has now been completed with eager patrons sampling the best in food, wine, beer and products the mid coast has to offer. The drive tour through…
Estia Tea Gardens residents’ choir debut performance
MUSIC was the food of love, life and happiness at Estia Health Tea Gardens, as the resident ‘Wing 3 Choir’ gave their premiere performance on Thursday, 5 October. The choir is composed of Estia residents and staff who come from…
Emergency Radios Could Save Your Life
EMERGENCIES are best survived with the right equipment, and the Emergency Wind-Up Radio is a critical piece of everyone’s kit. The radio unit retails from its manufacturer online at $29.95, but MidCoast Council is giving them away to all residents…