The much anticipated dredge arrived in Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens this week to commence the opening of the eastern channel of the lower Myall River. It will take several days for the component parts of the dredge to be delivered…
The Stroud community hit hard by April’s super storm says it is confident it will receive government support to clean up its showground. Stroud’s showground suffered a million dollar’s worth of damage in the wild weather, including damage to pavilions…
BAPTISTCare Kularoo residents enjoyed reminiscing recently as part of the Great Lakes Council Creative Ageing Project. The artistic program encouraged local seniors to focus on a memory and tell a story through a painting, drawing or creative writing. The program…
Local Government Week kicked off on Monday 3 August and Great Lakes Council has a variety of experiences for the community with a packed activities program. The week was launched by Mayor Cr Jan McWilliams who hosted a community morning tea…
Many people will remember the outstanding success of the ‘Can Do’ theatre performances held a few years ago. Move over Monet – now the talented Can Do group has turned their hands to the visual arts and many other fun activities.…
Great Lakes Council rangers report that the ‘usual issues’ of parking illegally and irresponsible dog ownership continue to be the reasons they are forced to fine Great Lakes residents. “We would love to see a month when we did not have…
Great Lakes Council is inviting everyone to attend the official launch of Local Government Week on Tuesday 4 August at the Council Chambers at Breese Parade Forster, beginning at 10am. Twelve residents of Great Lakes will make their pledge of commitment…
A Great Lakes Council ratepayer has won an iPad mini simply by signing up to have their rate notices emailed to them. Mr Mark Estivo was the lucky winner drawn by the Mayor, Cr Jan McWilliams at Council’s June meeting. Council…
Great Lakes Council is currently in debate with various residents and business owners in relation to the removal of the Norfolk Island Hibiscus opposite the Hotel on Marine Drive Tea Gardens. The removal is taking place due to a necessary disabled…
Deputy Mayor of Great Lakes Councillor Len Roberts updates on Marine Drive Tea Gardens, Community Engagement and Bitou Bush. CONGRATULATIONS: I would like to congratulate Ellie Gooch (Bulahdelah) and Gordon Grainger (Tea Gardens) on receiving Paterson young citizen and…