The Op Shop was typically busy during the Christmas Sale last month. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. A different breed of local elves helped pull the big sale together. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. TEA Gardens’ St Andrews Anglican Church Op Shop saw out the end of 2025 with two massive events, both raising funds for groups in the […]
Highlights from the Myall Coast’s 2025 Carols
Five local musicians, Doug, Bert, Jack, Joanne and Jeff entertained at South Pindimar Beach. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Myall U3A Choir members led ‘We Are Australian’ at the Combined Churches carols. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Four wise magi, Gigi, Ella, Ade and Tor, prepared for the Christmas Story at Riverside Carols. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Modern ‘candles’ were […]
Tea Gardens students, staff and families celebrate another year of learning
A large gathering of family and supporters under the COLA at Tea Gardens PS to celebrate a year of achievements. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Kayleigh Thompson won Outstanding Sporting Achievement and Sportsperson of the Year awards. Photo: TGPS. Year 1 Milky Way Class Award Winners Brodie, Queenie, Isla and Lola. Photo: TGPS. Year 6 Major Award […]
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, […]
Youth Liaison Officer S/C Leanne Mann, S/C Michelle Chandler, and S/C Fred Saba from Lemon Tree Passage. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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’ […]
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 […]
