December 12, 2025
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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Christmas comes early for Zonta Hunter Newcastle members
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Christmas comes early for Zonta Hunter Newcastle members

Hostess Helen Blackbourn carved up a gorgeous home-baked ham. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Attendees enjoyed good company, excellent food, and fundraising for a worthy cause. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. CHRISTMAS came early for members of Zonta Hunter Newcastle, their friends and guests at the annual festive luncheon held in Tea Gardens on Sunday 16 November. Over 40 […]

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Volunteer firies raise funds for vehicle restoration
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Volunteer firies raise funds for vehicle restoration

The car queue was out the shed and around the corner. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Volunteer firies washed cars for hours, as the Trader stood by. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. AS FIRES stalked the Myall Coast last week, volunteer Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS firefighters made good use of their time on standby, washing cars to raise funds for […]

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Historic Bulahdelah Show returns this weekend The woodchop events are always popular. Photo: Bulahdelah Show.
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Historic Bulahdelah Show returns this weekend

THE Bulahdelah Show Society is gearing up for another celebration of community, local talent and agriculture on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 November.  This year’s Bulahdelah Show promises two full days of entertainment, competitions and displays at the Bulahdelah Showground. “The Bulahdelah Show is made possible each year thanks to the incredible support of our […]

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Warmer weather inspires paint ‘n’ sip sessions
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Warmer weather inspires paint ‘n’ sip sessions

Gentle guidance on the gills. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Jan points out some details to focus on her model image. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. A full table of painters took up the challenge. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Jan’s beautiful model image. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. ASPIRING local artists found inspiration in the first paint ’n’ sip session on the […]

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Tea Gardens Public School students celebrate Grandparents’ Day Kindergarten students perform at Grandparents Day. All photos: Tea Gardens Public School.
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Tea Gardens Public School students celebrate Grandparents’ Day

Kindergarten students perform at Grandparents Day. All photos: Tea Gardens Public School. The bumper Grandparents Day crowd. The Year 4/5 “Thunder Class” performing. The Year 1 Milky Way class on stage. Mason in Kindergarten with his grandparents. Maddie painting with her Nanna. The extended Faunt family enjoying proceedings. Evan and Lily enjoying time with their […]

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