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 […]
Ms Penfold rings the ceremonial bell to inaugurate the new facilities paid for by the Stronger Communities grant. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tea Gardens WWII veteran Roy Day receives medal from Governor-General
Roy received his VP Day commemorative medal from the Governor-General in Canberra. Photo: Facebook. Roy and Lynette at the Tea Gardens Vietnam Veterans Memorial day in Tea Gardens. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Wreaths were laid at the reflecting pool inside the Australian War Memorial before the Last Post. Photo: Facebook. WORLD War Two veteran and Tea […]
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 […]
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. […]
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: […]
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 […]
