January 7, 2026
Christmas comes early for Zonta Hunter Newcastle members
Event, Food

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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Special four-artist exhibition launches at Tea Gardens
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Special four-artist exhibition launches at Tea Gardens

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. […]

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Tea Gardens Public School celebrates Children’s Week with a visit from the NSW Advocate Zoe Robinson reads the new books with Tea Gardens Public School students.
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Tea Gardens Public School celebrates Children’s Week with a visit from the NSW Advocate

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 […]

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Karuah prepares for emergencies at RediCommunities Workshop Representatives from volunteer and professional government response agencies formed a comprehensive panel of expertise. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Karuah prepares for emergencies at RediCommunities Workshop

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 […]

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Lions Fashion Show stuns and raises funds for charity Emcee Maggie Nadal with DJ Jomeca kept the show on track. All photos: Amanda Sykes.
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Lions Fashion Show stuns and raises funds for charity

Emcee Maggie Nadal with DJ Jomeca kept the show on track. All photos: Amanda Sykes. Libby’s tap routine made a grand return. Line dancers Paula, Harry and Helen showed off the scarves and handbags. Green was a theme for these lovely ladies. Little black dresses are always in style. Linda Harwood, CEO of The Umbrella […]

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Pindimar Brewing Competition returns to the markets Discerning connoisseurs will doubtless partake in the next brewing competition. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Pindimar Brewing Competition returns to the markets

Discerning connoisseurs will doubtless partake in the next brewing competition. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. PBCA Home Brew Competition Winner 2024 Joel Anderson, with co-ordinators Glen and Kerrie Croaker. Photo: K. Croaker. BREWERS across the Myall Coast are concocting some special fermentations in prelude to the Home Brew Competition at the Pindimar Markets on Saturday 25 October. […]

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