Great Lakes deputy mayor, Len Roberts, said he was hoping to see positive results for the North Hawks Nest development by the end of the year. It comes after the Department of Planning office in Newcastle agreed to extend its approval…
An independent arborist report to the Great Lakes Council has ruled that the 60-year-old coral trees along Marine Drive, Tea Gardens should be removed. The council first announced its plans to remove the “unstable” trees, which were classified “noxious weeds”…
Mayor of Great Lakes Jan McWilliams and Council staff hosts Bungwahl Public School at the Great Lakes Council Chambers. Council’s Traffic Engineer, Mr Wade Holmes was in the hot seat as he led the students through a real community consultation on…
Great Lakes Council’s Library Service has the answer for school students of all ages now that school is back in full swing and the homework is flooding in. You can call into Forster, Nabiac or Tea Gardens Libraries every Wednesday from…
Funding is now available for community organisations in the Great Lakes area through the ClubGRANTS Grants program, administered by Great Lakes Council. Under the program, NSW clubs (that earn over $1 million annually in gaming machine revenue) give money to community…
Crowds gathered on Tea Gardens waterfront last Friday as Federal Member for Paterson, Bob Baldwin, announced $750,000 in funding for the dredging and protection of the Myall River, Corrie Island and Jimmys Beach. State Liberal candidate for Port Stephens, Councillor Ken Jordan, also…
Great Lakes Council is exhibiting a Planning Proposal to amend the current controls for Medium Density Residential Zones. The details of the proposal can be viewed on Council’s website or in person at Council’s Forster or Tea Gardens Administration offices during…
Great Lakes Council’s 2014 – 2015 Community Grants Program will deliver $30,000 in funding to 34 non-profit organisations across our region. “Council is pleased to be able to offer this important grants program to non-profit community organisations for projects that improve…
Great Lakes Council’s Forster Library Service will host a special opportunity for children at the Forster Farmers’ Markets on Saturday 21 March to celebrate Harmony Day. Beautifully illustrated picture books from around the globe will be read by wonderful volunteers…
More green space on Forster CBD’s waterside, a cycleway and improved pedestrian safety are some of the proposals Great Lakes Council is asking residents to consider as part of its plans for a Forster Waterside Renewal. “Parts of the Memorial…