Great Lakes Council has gone, officially replaced with the new Mid Coast Council as a result of the amalgamation of Great Lakes, Taree and Gloucester Councils. The announcement was made last Thursday by Minister for Local Government Paul Toole, with Mid Coast being one of 19 newly created Councils across
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Budget released means Lynn campaign is on for Gillespie and Alley
Labour candidate for Lyne has said Patients across the entire community, will be slugged with a GP co-payment by stealth due to the Turnbull Government’s decision to freeze the Medicare rebate. Peter Alley, Country Labor Candidate for Lyne told News Of The Area, “From July 1, Australians will be forced to reach
Great Lakes Rangers fining for not picking up dog poo
The fine for not picking up dog poo is $275 - which should be reason enough for dog owners to ensure they pick up after their pet in public places, says Great Lakes Council, not to mention the nasty surprise of stepping in a mess left by a dog. “Council has placed
Len Roberts, Great Lakes Councillor, talks about elections
Great Lakes Council Deputy Mayor Len Roberts talks about, Council Election Deferred, the Federal Election, and Centre Of Excellence for Aging Council Election Deferred AS acting Mayor, I received a letter from the Minister for Local Government last week advising that elections for Great Lakes Council will be deferred until next year. The letter in
Poll results from Myall Coast News of the Area and Great Lakes Advocate
The Myall Coast News Of The Area and Great Lakes Advocate have conducted separate Polls on the merger proposed for Great Lakes, Greater Taree and Gloucester Councils. Many people showed their opinion by voting in these polls. 336 voted on the Myall Coast News Of The Area poll and 264 voted
After 17 years in office, Bob Baldwin announces retirement
Paterson MP Bob Baldwin announced his retirement from Federal politics last Saturday, confirming he will not contest the seat at the next election. After 17 years in office, the Liberal Party MP said withdrawing his nomination was not an easy decision. “I have not come to the decision lightly and I feel it
$360,000 investment announced for our Oyster Industry
Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair has announced a $360,000 investment to grow the state’s oyster industry over the next three years as part of a $4 million commitment with NSW Farmers Association. Mr Blair was joined by Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead at the MW & EA Sciacca & Sons
Great Lakes Councils merger submission to Delegate Dr Ian Tiley
Great Lakes Council Boundary Commission Submission - FINAL
Lyne National Party MP Dr David Gillespie goes head-to-head with Labor Candidate for Lyne Mr Peter Alley.
With a Federal Election occurring this year, the first round of pre-election debates in the Myall Coast area took place last weekend. At the invitation of North Arm Cove Residents Association, current sitting member for Lyne National Party MP Dr David Gillespie went head-to-head with Labor Candidate for Lyne Mr Peter
King of Krater Event to be held in Tuncurry as part of Youth Week Celebrations
Looking for a free fun day out with skate, scooter and BMX competitions, DJ, epic slip and slides, sumo suits and ‘Look at Me’ photo booth with plenty of prizes and giveaways? You can have all this plus more at this year’s King of the Krater event organised as part of