January 9, 2026
Massive Long Weekend set to test twin towns’ limits The racing piggies are resting up for their big day on Saturday. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Massive Long Weekend set to test twin towns’ limits

MYALL Coast residents should brace for a heavy October long weekend, fraught with road closures and punctuated by several popular events in the region. Saturday 4 October, the first day of the long weekend, will historically see the largest influx of visitors to the area, as it is right in the middle of the Spring […]

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Myall U3A celebrates federal grant for equipment upgrades Ms Penfold rings the ceremonial bell to inaugurate the new facilities paid for by the Stronger Communities grant. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Myall U3A celebrates federal grant for equipment upgrades

Lyne MP Alison Penfold with various members of the Myall U3A groups and classes. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Ms Penfold rings the ceremonial bell to inaugurate the new facilities paid for by the Stronger Communities grant. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. MYALL University of the Third Age (MU3A) members gathered for a special presentation on Friday, 19 September, […]

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Mobility mats officially rolled out at Jimmys Beach Now all members of the family can easily get down to Jimmys Beach. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Mobility mats officially rolled out at Jimmys Beach

Now all members of the family can easily get down to Jimmys Beach. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Representatives from the Progress Association, Lions, and Surf Life Saving Club with Federal Lyne MP Alison Penfold at the official rollout of the new mats. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Bruce, Thomas and two Davids worked together to secure the new […]

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Tea Gardens Red Cross celebrates 90th anniversary Current Tea Gardens Red Cross members. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Tea Gardens Red Cross celebrates 90th anniversary

Current Tea Gardens Red Cross members. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Local poet Bob Bush regaled the room with a set of his favourite poems. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The beautiful birthday cake was expertly hand-crafted and decorated by Tea Gardens’ own Mema’s Bakery. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Ol’ Spice took full advantage of the giant chandelier to give […]

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Karuah Public School students prove a charm for the Roos The whole school got behind Mr Evans in the lead-up to the big game. Photos: Karuah Public School.
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Karuah Public School students prove a charm for the Roos

The whole school got behind Mr Evans in the lead-up to the big game. Photos: Karuah Public School. KPS student Indi showed her extra-special support. The banner outside the school. Dan Evans with kids whose dads or uncles were also on the grand final team. SCHOOLCHILDREN at Karuah Public School (KPS) joined in celebrating their […]

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Tea Gardens students gear up for Book Week Year 1 students enjoyed the dress-ups. Photo: supplied.
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Tea Gardens students gear up for Book Week

Year 1 students enjoyed the dress-ups. Photo: supplied. More than a few superheroes were in the book parade. Photo: supplied. The TGPS Book Week parade. Photo: supplied. Harry Potter fans dressed up as Harry, Ginny and Hermoine. Photo: supplied. Year 2 students made their favourite stories come to life. Photo: supplied. Year 4 students, including […]

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Local students entertain at Bulahdelah CWA morning tea and concert BCS Vice Captain Bailee Gleeson covered Elvis’ ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love with You’.
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Local students entertain at Bulahdelah CWA morning tea and concert

  BCS Vice Captain Bailee Gleeson covered Elvis’ ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love with You’.   (Lack L-R) Lynn (Port Macquarie) with Kerry, Carol, Patsy, Jenny, Robyn, Linda, Kathy, Sandette, and Year 6 helper Savannah. (Front) Cristina, Pat, Belinda, Carmel, and Year 6 helpers Mylla and Ava.   Local guitarist/singer Stephen Boyd played several songs. […]

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Tea Gardens Public School celebrates NAIDOC Week 2025 Didgeridoo and clapsticks at the Smoking Ceremony. Photo: TGPS.
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Tea Gardens Public School celebrates NAIDOC Week 2025

Didgeridoo and clapsticks at the Smoking Ceremony. Photo: TGPS. Lylah being taught how to throw a boomerang. Photo: TGPS. Uncle Justin Ridgeway with Anita Howarth and Ryan Saunders. Photo: TGPS. Students cutting the NAIDOC celebration cake overseen by Aunty Fran and Aunty Liz. Photo: TGPS. Kindergarten and Year 1 students enjoyed making ‘Johnny Cakes’. Photo: […]

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Hawks Nest Probus members celebrate Christmas in July at Riverwood Downs Probus members enjoyed the brilliant sunshine in the Monkerai Valley.
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Hawks Nest Probus members celebrate Christmas in July at Riverwood Downs

  Probus members enjoyed the brilliant sunshine in the Monkerai Valley.   A fancy festive feast complete with fairy lights and chandeliers.   Santa appeared soon enough, with his local helper, Remmi.   Santa appeared soon enough, with his local helper, Remmi.   DOZENS of members of the Hawks Nest and District Probus Club sojourned […]

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