THE Snack’N’Rap event held recently at Mallabula was a wonderful success, bringing together industry professionals, young people, councillors and volunteers to make the event possible. The event has been running for close to 12 years in Tilligerry. Or CLICK…
WITH the uncertainty of council amalgamation no longer an issue, it’s full steam ahead for Tilligerry according to Councillor Steve Tucker. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “By not consulting those affected, the state government was taught a very bitter…
A DECADE or so back some 120 residents of Port Stephens (including three teachers at Tanilba Bay School) fell victim to the Ross River virus. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This disease can be hard to diagnose as the symptoms…
WHAT does an Australian MotoX legend do when injuries put him out of competitive racing at an early age? In the case of Luke George, he became a mentor for the next generation of riders and started his own…
THE Thermal Heat Index reading at Alan Gibson’s Tanilba Bay weather station broke all records on Saturday 11 February. The THI is the combined measurement of temperature and humidity. In short, it is the heat the body experiences when the…
IN the case of two local families it’s a matter of one door shutting and another one opening. For Geoff and Judy Camm, retirement means hooking up the caravan and becoming grey nomads as they explore the outback tracks. Or…
WELL known local businessman Garry Slater passed away some two years ago after a battle with cancer. He was 64. Since then his wife Kate has wanted to ‘put something back’ as she was greatly moved by the care…
IT has been a big first week back for Tanilba Bay’s Ultimate Dance and Performing Arts with new equipment, classes and students. Saturdays enrolment day saw 40 new students come to register for the year, as well as over…
With the thermal heat index (THI) soaring into the high forties, locals are warned to take precautions against heat stroke. According to one local GP (who wished to be unnamed) on very hot days, it is best to stay inside,…
Hideaway Estate Salt Ash was not named after Australia’s most notorious Russian Spy but it very well could have been. You see, this is where Wally Clayton and his wife Peace spent their twilight years. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE…