“EVERY ten days an Australian farmer takes his own life,” said Mary O’Brien, who gave a series of workshops across the Mid North Coast last week in support of the mental health of rural men. Ms O’Brien of ‘Are you…
MAJOR works at Nambucca Heads’ Main Beach – the construction of a protective seawall and bleachers – were officially opened on Monday 20 May. A ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Nambucca Valley Council marked the completion of the $3.6 million…
THE Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is making an impact in the lives of students in the region. The values learned and demonstrated by local students helps build self respect, awareness and a greater sense of…
A PACKED Nelson Bay Community Hall crowd was dazzled by a recent cultural performance delivered by the Philomel of Sydney Trio and vocal soloist Jennifer Kaye. The ‘Sea Pictures’ performance was held to support the Tomaree Cultural Development Group’s fundraising…
PORT Stephens painter Nada O’Loughlin-Yonge and potter Caryl Bryars are hosting a new exhibition to be held in June at the Artisan Collective, D’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay, showcasing their passion for the region’s beauty and beyond. Nada O’Loughlin-Yonge draws inspiration…
SAFETY is the top priority when Fire and Rescue NSW visits to check and install new smoke alarms in private residences, as they have done in a number of residences around Tea Gardens recently. “Home safety inspections are free for…
MYALL Masters swimmer Christine Sefton became National Champion in her age group at the 2024 Masters Swimming Australia National Championships in Darwin on 7 May. Christine, often featured in NOTA for her swimming prowess at local, regional and state levels,…
THE MEN’S Shed at Tea Gardens has received a cutting-edge technology upgrade, thanks to a sponsorship from Century 21 Real Estate in Tea Gardens, together purchasing a new diode laser engraving tool. “Ivy Stevenson contacted us from Century 21, asking…
BULAHDELAH has played host to a session by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) where beekeepers and members of the public could find out more about Varroa mite and efforts to manage it. The Varroa mite attacks and feeds on…
AFTER a week’s respite due to the wet weather the course was in good shape for the Jeff Gore sponsored 4 Ball Best Ball on Saturday. Scores on the day suggested there was little run, however the team of Tony…