February 21, 2026
‘Cool Summer: Mambo on the Myall’ exhibit raise funds for local RFS Katie ran the kids’ activities, joined by Olivia and Zoey from Sydney.
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‘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 […]

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Stinker’s Fishin’: snapper remain excellent
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Stinker’s Fishin’: snapper remain excellent

THIRD generation Broughton Islander, Scotty Brown was floating an unweighted yellowtail bait in eight metres of water just off North Island when WHAMO! Scott had hooked something that took off like the last bus to Lemon Tree. À mighty battle on 8kg mono and a 5/0 hook followed, as the mighty fish rocketed through the […]

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Tea Gardens Anglican Op Shop hosts big fundraisers
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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 […]

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Highlights from the Myall Coast’s 2025 Carols
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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 […]

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Stinker’s Fishin’: everyone needs a boat
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Stinker’s Fishin’: everyone needs a boat

STOP thinking about it and go and buy a boat! What better present at this time of the year than a boat that can take you to all parts of the Port and maybe to the open ocean. Buying a boat requires some thought and consultation with others you intend to share the boating experience […]

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New report provides roadmap to strengthening regional music
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New report provides roadmap to strengthening regional music

MUSICNSW has released a new report detailing how to strengthen regional and remote music, setting a map for action for government, industry and communities across NSW. The report gathers insights from 80-plus representatives from across the NSW music sector. The contributors participated in a NSW Roundtable held at the 2025 Regional and Remote Music Summit […]

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Stinker’s Fishin’: giant snapper Local champ Paul Lennon knows where the monsters hide.
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Stinker’s Fishin’: giant snapper

EVERYONE I know wants to catch a snapper – a big one – to take a photograph to stick on the fridge for years to come. If it is a big snapper you are chasing, you have come to the right spot. Monsters in excess of 10kg are cruising through the perfect habitat that the […]

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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.
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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, […]

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