Peter Alley has view on Gloucester, Greater Taree and Great Lakes Council proposed merger MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - April 14, 2016 Peter Alley, Country Labor candidate for Lyne has come out in opposition to the proposed merger of Gloucester, Greater Taree and Great Lakes Councils. Peter Alley said, “The fundamental financial problem faced by regional councils is that they do not have a sufficient rate base to maintain their extensive road and
Residents come out to express opinions on the proposed Great Lakes Council merge FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 It was standing room only at last week’s Public Enquiry concerning the proposed merger of Great Lakes, Gloucester and Taree Councils held at Bulahdelah Bowling Club. With over one hundred Myall Coast residents turning out to meet with Local Governments delegate Dr Ian Tiley, 24 speakers were registered to voice their
MidCoast Water Ken Gouldthorp announces 30-year plan MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - April 7, 2016 A 30-year plan for providing sustainable water services to our community was launched in Taree last week. MidCoast Water’s general manager, Ken Gouldthorp, and board chairperson Cr Aled Hoggett officially launched the Our Water Our Future strategic plan. Our Water Our Future details the issues MidCoast Water expects to face over the
Myall Coast receiving email scam warnings MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 Telstra is urging customers to be alert to online scams and have warned not to respond to any suspicious emails. This advice comes as a result of a number of Myall Coast residents receiving fake Telstra email notices sent by scammers during the past week. The emails claim customers have paid their
The Bucketts Way Route Access Strategy project MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 The Bucketts Way Route Access Strategy project has been shortlisted by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to submit a detailed application for funding Stage 1 of the Strategy. Great Lakes, Gloucester and Port Stephens Councils submitted an Expression of Interest prior to Christmas to the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Roads Program Round Two fund. The
Glenn Handford speaks at the Great Lakes Merger information sessions FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 Hundreds upon hundreds of residents attended Great Lakes Council’s Community Information Sessions in Bulahdelah, Stroud, Tea Gardens and Forster last week. The sessions, led by Great Lakes General Manager Glenn Handford, provided details concerning the proposed merger of Great Lakes, Gloucester and Taree Councils. Mr Handford confirmed that Great Lakes was supporting the
Black and White Masquerade Dinner Dance at Myall Coast FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 With all the glitz and glamour of a celebrity red-carpet event, the Masked Black-and-White Dinner Dance will be one of many highlights of the Grey and Thespian Mardi Gras. With guests set to dress in their finest black-and-white attire complete with an array of sparkling colourful masks, this extravagant event is
Deputy Mayor of Great Lakes Council, Cr Len Roberts talks about the proposed merger MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - March 31, 2016 In a bold and decisive move designed to bring stability and certainty to a destabilising situation, Great Lakes Councillors voted unanimously to advise the minister that Council is prepared to support a merger with Taree and Gloucester councils. Should Great Lakes Council have to merge with Great Taree and Gloucester Councils? This
Great Lakes Council resolved to support merge with Taree and Gloucscter FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 Great Lakes Lakes Council’s series of public meetings are continuing throughout the area this week, providing residents with information relating to the proposed merger of Great Lakes, Gloucester and Taree Councils. Great Lakes General Manager Glenn Handford was on hand to answer questions and provide clarification of Great Lakes position on
Loooks Consulting’s aim is to help you look after yourself MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - March 24, 2016 “It is not about looking younger but to look the best you can at the age you are at,” Lisbeth Herdman of Loooks Consulting told News Of The Area reporter, Rebekka Cunningham. Loooks Consulting was established three years ago with the one thing in mind, to look after women and men on