Lower Myall River Meeting Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - December 10, 2016 There is an important meeting coming up for all those concerned about the state of the Lower Myall River. MidCoast Council has arranged a community meeting to report on the ecological condition of the Lower Myall following the dredging program last year. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The findings will be presented by
Bulahdelah Soccer Club and Visitor Centre benefit from Volunteer Grants Program Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by NOTA - June 8, 2016 Two local volunteer organisations will share almost $6000 in funding made available through the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants Program. Bulahdelah Soccer Club received $4450 to go towards the purchase of new equipment including a PA system, outdoor furniture, computer and bar-b-que. Club secretary Joanne Miles said it was “fantastic” to receive the grant
Applications for the MidCoast Water’s annual community sponsorship program close June 30 2016 MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - June 8, 2016 With a pool of $66,000 in funding available, organisations in the Manning, Great Lakes and Gloucester areas are encouraged to make application to MidCoast Water’s annual community sponsorship program. The program aims to assist local groups and organisations by providing them with the opportunity to share in the funding pool for the
Medowie branch, Country Women’s Association focus on fundraising efforts Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by NOTA - June 2, 2016 The Medowie branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) meets each second Wednesday of the month. This is for the monthly meeting, they also meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month for what is known as the ‘Craft and Friendship’ meet. Treasurer of the local branch, Merran Manning said, “Our branch has
Bitou Busters weed The Boulevarde Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - June 2, 2016 It threatened rain, but none fell for the 17 Bitou Busters who had a very busy and fruitful morning weeding on The Boulevarde at Winda Woppa. On Saturday 28 May, the Busters filled a dozen or more bags with the aptly named ground weed mother-of-millions. Another group chased the morning glory vine while
U3A honoured with Port Stephens Seniors Local Achievement Award FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - June 2, 2016 The Myall University of the Third Age (U3A) has been honoured with the 2016 Port Stephens Seniors Local Achievement Award. The award was presented by Kate Washington MP last week in recognition of achievements in serving senior members in the Port Stephens area. Ms Washington said up against stiff competition, the Myall U3A
Couple congratulated on life membership for Myall Koala and Enviroment Group FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - June 2, 2016June 2, 2016 Giving is a good cause for living, according to Kevin and Anne Haskew, who have just been made life members of the Myall Koala and Environment Group (MKEG). The couple were presented with Certificates of Appreciation and Life Membership of the MKEG annual general meeting at the Tea Gardens Hotel on
OCTEC employment service working in Bulahdelah Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by NOTA - May 5, 2016 OCTEC employment service is working to change lives by providing job opportunities, education and training in local communities. This government funded organisation is based on the simple principal of local people providing high quality services in their community. Working from Bulahdelah Rural Transaction Centre one day per week, the service is assisting
Bulahdelah Fishing Club haul in over 100kg of fish at Mungo Brush FEATURED Sport by NOTA - May 5, 2016May 5, 2016 Bulahdelah Fishing Club members returned from their monthly outing with a heavy haul of fish to be weighed last Sunday. Twenty-six anglers took to the waters of Mungo Brush over the weekend with several new club members enjoying their first outing. Keeping busy, the anglers caught a total of 236 fish with
Committee helping to make Forster/Tuncurry dementia friendly Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - April 18, 2016 Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead joined the members of the steering committee for having Forster/Tuncurry declared Dementia Friendly towns. Mr Bromhead said the second highly productive meeting of the steering committee is examining the requirements for residents in the Forster/Tuncurry area. “The steering committee has representatives from organisations including Probus, Lions
