YOUNG people under 18 are being encouraged to cast a line and learn new skills during the spring school holidays with free fishing workshops and a competition. Mayor Leah Anderson said the program is all about giving young people the chance to enjoy the outdoors while learning practical skills and sustainable fishing practices. “Fishing is […]
Hawks Nest Social Club fishing tournament
Men’s winner Clinton Harris. Ladies and junior winner Hayley Diaz. RESULTS from Hawks Nest Social Club fishing tournament 12th-14th September. Men’s and overall winner: Clinton Harris with a great catch of Tailor, Flathead, Whiting, Snapper and Bream. Men’s runner up: Mark Briton with some big Bream one weighing 1kg cleaned. Ladies and junior winner: Hayley […]
Prime 1012sqm mixed-use block with DA approval on the market with First National Hawks Nest
32 Yamba Street, Hawks Nest Price guide: $900,00 POSITIONED right in the bustling business hub of Hawks Nest, this generous 1012sqm parcel offers exceptional opportunity with its sought-after Mixed Use Zoning (Zoned E1 – Local Centre) and the added benefit of an existing DA approval. Whether you’re looking to develop, invest, or build your dream […]
Stargazing: Could Earth be struck by a doomsday rock?
IMAGINE waking one morning to find the sky torn open by a glowing fireball racing towards Earth. It sounds like science fiction, but it isn’t. Our planet sits in a cosmic shooting gallery. Asteroids and comets – leftovers from the birth of the solar system – cruise through space, and sometimes their paths cross ours. […]
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 […]
34 Dean Parade, Lemon Tree Passage is on the market with Tilligerry Real Estate
34 Dean Parade, Lemon Tree Passage3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 CarPrice guide: $725,000 to $775,000 WELCOME to 34 Dean Parade, Lemon Tree Passage – a beautifully presented home offering relaxed coastal living on a massive 890m² flat block. Just a short stroll to the water’s edge, marina, and local amenities, this property is perfectly positioned […]

Stinker’s Fishin’: Calm water in the Gantry
When conditions permitted supplies for the lighthouse were delivered to the island by off loading on the beach. The Gantry remains a safe place in wild seas. THE Gantry or Government Hole is a small natural cove on Fingal Island protected from the southerly wind and boiling sea. Facing north the waters inside the Gantry […]
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 […]
Bulahdelah’s Elisa Kate makes it onto streaming giant’s movie soundtrack
Elisa Kate’s music video image taken on the farm they grew up on near Bulahdelah. Photo: supplied, August Peridot Photography. Elisa Kate and one of her preferred instruments. Photo: supplied, August Peridot Photography. BULAHDELAH’S own singer/songwriter Elisa Kate has had her music picked up for a Netflix movie production, in yet another win for Myall […]