Koala trees a hit at Myall River Festival Myall Coast News Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 17, 2018 Young visitors Omar and Aya from Hornsby enjoy a cuddle with Kim the Koala. ENVIRONMENT volunteers gave away 300 koala food tree seedlings at this year’s Myall River festival. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Jill Madden, president of the Myall Koala and Environment Group said the trees, which were mostly koala food species, went quicker than in previous years, demonstrating that people were taking a real interest in the survival of koalas in our region. Several people came back to the group’s stall saying how well their trees from last year were growing. MKEG Secretary Ian Morphett said that despite the early rain, it turned out to be a very successful day for the group. They raised more than $300 from donations, raffle tickets and merchandise sales and new membership fees. The raffle winner of two bottles of wine was a local, Diane. By Adrienne INGRAM Myall Koala & Environment Group
