Rare Spotted-tailed Quoll spotted in Bulahdelah Plain Wetland Reserve Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by NOTA - June 8, 2016 The Bulahdelah Plain Wetland Reserve acquired by MidCoast Council for the protection of water quality in the Myall Lakes system continues to delight environmental staff with amazing wildlife discoveries - this time camera surveillance has revealed the presence of a rare and endangered species, the spotted-tailed quoll. “Following the discovery of a
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
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
Solar Koala Safety Sign for Hawks Nest Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - May 19, 2016 Myall Coast people will have already seen the new solar-powered, speed activated sign erected last week at the foot of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Singing Bridge. The sign lights up with a koala image and the words “SLOW DOWN” when a vehicle approaches exceeding the 50 KPH speed limit. The Myall
Gordon Grainger, Myall River Action Group, confirms dredging benefits for Oysters FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - May 19, 2016 Local knowledge is often used and respected more widely in so many ways these days. From the simple theory of watching local fisherman going on their daily jaunt to their favourite fishing spot, or even picking a lucky table for Bingo at the Tea Gardens Country Club. But when it came to
Neumann Dredging to clear the Dog Leg FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - April 14, 2016 Great Lakes Council has announced the appointment of Neumann Dredging to conduct a program to clear the sand blocked navigational channel near the area known as the Dog Leg. The dredging program is expected to begin shortly after 1 May with the dredged sand to be used to restore the beach
Karuah Public School ready for National Schools Clean Up Day Karuah, North Arm Cove by NOTA - March 31, 2016 Earlier this month an army of youngsters descended onto the grounds of Karuah Primary School like an army ready for battle. They fought and won a good battle, the battle of establishing and helping maintain a clean and healthy environment around the school as part of ‘National Schools Clean Up Day’. Students
Midwaste and Great Lakes Council’s Forster Library help us declutter sustainably Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - March 23, 2016 Midwaste and Great Lakes Council’s Forster Library will hold a ‘Less is More Workshop’ on Wednesday 6 April at 6pm to help residents learn how to declutter their home and dispose of excess clutter sustainably. Are you surrounded by clutter? Then the ‘Less is More!’ workshop is for you! Learn how to
Erosion Issues at Winda Woppa FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - March 22, 2016 Whilst the erosion problems at Jimmys Beach and Winda Woppa area along the Esplanade have been addressed by Great Lakes Council, there continues to be problems with the constant influx of sand covering the Esplanades narrow roadway and burying the lawns of residences. News Of The Area recently visited The Boulevard and
Ranger to speak on issues affecting Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - March 9, 2016 Rachel Kempers, Ranger, National Parks & Wildlife Service (NP&WS) will be giving a presentation at the next Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens Progress Association meeting. Ranger Kempers will speak on issues associated with the Dark Point sand dunes which are quite close to Mungo Brush Road, and will impact upon the