January 6, 2026
Reverend Richard Goscombe gives farewell service at St Andrews Tea Gardens A reminder of Tea Gardens, gifted to Richard and Tracy. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Reverend Richard Goscombe gives farewell service at St Andrews Tea Gardens

A reminder of Tea Gardens, gifted to Richard and Tracy. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The kids always get involved with songs at the Sunday services. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Richard delivered his final sermon on the Romans gospel. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Rev Alison Williams from Karuah’s St Columba’s led the prayer of thanks for Richard and Tracy, […]

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Port Stephens-Hunter Police step up community engagement this summer Youth Liaison Officer S/C Leanne Mann, S/C Michelle Chandler, and S/C Fred Saba from Lemon Tree Passage. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Port Stephens-Hunter Police step up community engagement this summer

Youth Liaison Officer S/C Leanne Mann, S/C Michelle Chandler, and S/C Fred Saba from Lemon Tree Passage. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Karuah locals touring the station. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Kids and families checked out the paddy wagon at Karuah police station. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. ACLO Jemma McLeay, YLO S/C Leanne Mann and Inspector David Donovan at […]

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French Classes enjoy continental Christmas luncheon Graeme thanks teacher Georges on behalf of all the classes. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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French Classes enjoy continental Christmas luncheon

Graeme thanks teacher Georges on behalf of all the classes. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. A large group of students and guests filled up Tillerman’s restaurant. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. CHRISTMAS came early for the students and guests of the French language classes led by Georges Nadal, celebrated at Tea Gardens’ Tillermans Restaurant on Sunday 7 December. Over […]

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Water lifeline: Booral family steps up in Stroud blaze Wayne’s tanker delivering water. Photo: supplied.
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Water lifeline: Booral family steps up in Stroud blaze

Wayne’s tanker delivering water. Photo: supplied. Gloucester Fire and Rescue attacking the flames. Photo: supplied. NUMEROUS firefighting crews, including Gloucester Fire and Rescue, were called to help contain a fire which recently broke out in bushland near Stroud golf course. Gloucester Fire and rescue were joined by several Rural Fire Service (RFS) units as well […]

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Lions Christmas Twilight Fair brings season early to town
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Lions Christmas Twilight Fair brings season early to town

Amanda came all the way from the North Pole. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Alby showed off some of the amazing face-painting for kids. Photo: TG Lions. Sandra and Damo were two of the jolly stall holders. Photo: TG Lions. The Red Cross members brought plenty of baked goods. Photo: TG Lions. Eddi’s nose was the canvas […]

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Myall Melodians perform for Grange residents Jan Peeters from the Free Clinic Bus and Principal Mark Clemson from Tea Gardens Public School, accepted donations from the Melodians. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Myall Melodians perform for Grange residents

Close to 50 Melodians sang the songs of the season. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Jan Peeters from the Free Clinic Bus and Principal Mark Clemson from Tea Gardens Public School, accepted donations from the Melodians. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. CHRISTMAS came early for close to 70 residents of The Grange, with the return of the Myall Melodians’ […]

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Bulahdelah swings big for return of police charity golf day The weather did not dissuade the Bulahdelah golfers. Photo: Josh Coyle.
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Bulahdelah swings big for return of police charity golf day

The winning team with the trophy: Sullivan, Hassett, Stephens and Jones. Photo: Josh Coyle. Josh, Jade and Justin. Photo: Josh Coyle. The weather did not dissuade the Bulahdelah golfers. Photo: Josh Coyle. GOLFERS from across the region united for the annual Police Charity Golf Day on Friday 21 November at Bulahdelah Golf Course. Attendees descended […]

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Cadet award launched for youth surf life savers Cadet Youth members of TGHN SLSC with special guests Mal Motum and Terry Munright from the Tea Gardens RSL sub-Branch. Photo: TGHN SLSC.
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Cadet award launched for youth surf life savers

TWO local clubs have joined in an effort to recognise the region’s youth, with the official launch of the Tea Gardens RSL sub-Branch Cadet Award at Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (TGHN SLSC) on Sunday 23 November. The award will specifically recognise efforts by youth members of the surf club, and will […]

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Bundabah the scene of (mock) Marine Rescue emergency
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Bundabah the scene of (mock) Marine Rescue emergency

Locals from the north side of Port Stephens took part by boarding the lander from the Bundabah launch area. All photos: Thomas O’Keefe. Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS volunteers helped re-launch the lander. The deeper draft vessels can only come along the jetty. VOLUNTEERS from the Lemon Tree Passage Marine Rescue unit made a special landing at […]

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