Jan, Sue and Rozz with the ever-popular Art Group. Deb and Del prepare to share the love of ukuleles and other strings. Photos: Thomas O’Keefe. HUNDREDS have returned for the annual Myall University of the Third Age (MU3A) sign-on day, hosted at Hawks Nest Hall on Tuesday 20 January. The MU3A is home to more […]
Two of the Pearls, Sue Collins and Kerry Patterson, with a tithe of the clothes on offer, and MU3A members’ paintings on display in the Hall. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Pearls of Port Stephens sell your wardrobe
LOCAL women’s charitable group, the Pearls of Port Stephens, set up yet another successful ‘Buy My Wardrobe’ in Hawks Nest on Saturday 24 January. In a prime location at the new Myall University of the Third Age (MU3A) hall, next to Hawks Nest Community Hall, the Pearls attracted plenty of interest. The hall was made […]
‘Cool Summer: Mambo on the Myall’ exhibit raise funds for local RFS
Sylvia and her plethora of landscapes, and a big bag of lollies. Chez’s ceramic critters took in the dappled sunlight. Katie ran the kids’ activities, joined by Olivia and Zoey from Sydney. GiG President Anne Stuart played live on the front veranda. Photos: Thomas O’Keefe. TALENTED artists from across the Myall Coast brought in their […]
Tea Gardens Anglican Op Shop hosts big fundraisers
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 […]
