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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Katie’s installation featured a collection of loved concepts. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Jade’s vibrant kingfisher catches more than just his meal. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Chez’s family of emperor penguins show a playful side to life. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The four featured artists: (l-r) Margaret Churton, Chez Rands, Jade Phoenix Isaac and Katie Anderson, Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. […]

Zoe Robinson reads the new books with Tea Gardens Public School students. Cohan, Bonnie, Harper, Moana and Xavier, with Zoe Robinson. CHILDREN’S Week 2025 has been celebrated at Tea Gardens Public School with a special visit from the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP). Zoe Robinson met students and staff on Friday, 24 […]

Karuah locals getting emergency-ready. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Red Cross volunteers from the Myall Coast, Port Stephens and Hunter regions helped make the workshop a success. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Representatives from volunteer and professional government response agencies formed a comprehensive panel of expertise. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. RESIDENTS from all over Karuah contributed to a greater understanding […]