The front-mounted monitor can shoot water at 800L/min, around 30m ahead. Tea Gardens’ fleet includes the new Tatra (L), Cat 1 and Cat 7. The cabin resembles a spaceship, still with room for more buttons. Size matters when the Tatra holds 7000L of water, and is still a firefighting machine. […]
A WORLD-FIRST study by Charles Sturt University (CSU) has identified an ecosystem of parasites inside great white sharks. The global study by researchers in CSU’s School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, and the Gulbali Institute for Agriculture Water and Environment, found evidence of at least 116 parasites inside the apex predator. Professor in Veterinary […]
The blue mats being levelled and re-laid. Photo: Sherrie O’Keefe.
The blue mats being levelled and re-laid. Photo: Sherrie O’Keefe. HNTGPA Vice President Thomas, President Sandra, and Secretary Bruce manually re-rolling the MobiMats at Jimmys Beach. Photo: Sherrie O’Keefe. MOBILITY was restored at Jimmys Beach in Hawks Nest by volunteers of the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association (HNTGPA) on Thursday 15 January. The hardy […]
Regional Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison, local MPs and project stakeholders at Tarro to celebrate the installation of the final bridge pilings. Photos: TfNSW and John Holland Group.
Regional Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison, local MPs and project stakeholders at Tarro to celebrate the installation of the final bridge pilings. Photos: TfNSW and John Holland Group. CREWS working on the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace have reached a significant construction milestone with the installation of the final bridge pile. “Piles are a […]
There is currently no off-leash park in the Hawks Nest-Tea Gardens area.
There is currently no off-leash park in the Hawks Nest-Tea Gardens area. Concept images of the proposed off-leash dog park. THE Tea Gardens Lions Club has launched its 2026 community fundraising campaign to build a fenced off-leash dog park for Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens. It would be located at Providence Bay Park in an […]
Trailbikes readying for patrol along the Myall River.
Trailbikes readying for patrol along the Myall River. NSW Water Police near the Singing Bridge, Hawks Nest. Photos: PSH District Police POLICE from across the Port Stephens/Hunter District (PSHD) came out in noticeable numbers with the annual advent of “Operation: Tan Lines” on Saturday 27 December. Throughout the day, PSHD police were joined by NSW […]
This Greek fisherman's hut on Broughton Island was destroyed in a raging fire.
ONCE a little-known NSW island, Broughton has become a ‘must visit’ destination for fishermen, boaties and day trippers. Over recent years, the island has changed socially, for the better, with an influx of families rather than a domination of fishermen. Bird watching, hiking, photography, snorkelling and of course, fishing, are all part of the island […]
Even if parked in the shade with the windows partially down, dogs can die in a car in less than six minutes. Photo: GabesDotPhotos/Pexels.
DOG owners tempted to leave their pet in the car when they run to the shops, will soon risk tougher penalties. The State Government is delivering on its election promise to review the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (POCTAA), flagging heavier fines and longer jail sentences. Minister for Agriculture, Regional and Western NSW, […]
Santa visited kids at the Hawks Nest Reflections Caravan Park. All photos: Thomas O’Keefe. Gorgeous fireworks over the Tea Gardens Country Club. All photos: Thomas O’Keefe. RFS volunteers supervised the TGCC fireworks, in case any got out of hand. All photos: Thomas O’Keefe. Brilliant local fireworks easily rivalled some seen in the big cities. All […]
THE women of the Wednesday Craft Group saw off a very successful 2025, and are ready to start fundraising and giving again in 2026. “We were able to make generous donations to several groups that have a direct impact upon the lives of people in the Myall Coast area,” returned President Kris Whitely told News […]
