THE Pindimar Bundabah Community Association (PBCA) has received a Federal grant to install an antenna booster to improve mobile phone service at the local hall, as part of the Department of Social Services’ volunteer grants program. The PBCA was granted $1000 from a total of $66,665 that was shared among 41 similarly focused community organisations […]

THE Pindimar Markets will take on added significance this year as they fall on Saturday, 24 October – the same day as United Nations Day; an international occasion celebrating peace, human rights and cooperation. United Nations Day commemorates the anniversary of the UN Charter coming into force in 1945, recognising the importance of communities working […]

The Peace Pole stands proudly at Tilligerry’s foreshore, with its message ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth’ symbolising unity. Photo: Supplied. Tilligerry Lions and Hunter River High students work together to build the Peace Garden. Photo: Supplied. TILLIGERRY Lions Club and community members gathered to celebrate the completion of the Peace Garden and the installation of […]

Members of the Myall River Action Group with representatives from Council and the Department of Transport. Photo: Supplied. Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington, with members of the Myall River Action Group. Photo: Supplied. SAND build-up in the Myall River has resulted in hospitalisations after boats struck hidden shoals, according to Myall River Action Group. […]

Port Stephens Council Natural Systems Team members Brayden Luke, Madison Young, Michelle Farrington and Kimberly Baker at the Walk and Talk. Photo: Port Stephens Council. Participants received a copy of the Koala Tree Guide to help them identify local koala feed trees. Photo: Port Stephens Council. Participants learnt how to identify koala feed trees during […]

Tutor, Christina Reid, displays the class’s work on watercolour budgies. Marilyn Taylor at work. Marilyn’s Taylor’s finished painting, Cranky Duck, which she completed with support from tutor Mandy Craig. The U3A art group in creative mode. FRIENDS at the Myall University of the Third Age believe 92-year-old Marilyn Taylor is living proof that staying active, […]

A NATIONAL Day of Action was held on Saturday 19 September in support of Australian communities receiving a fair share of the value of gas exports. Groups all around Australia participated and Lyne Together, a local community group, set up a street stall outside Coles at Tea Gardens seeking signatures on a petition. “Offshore gas […]

MIDCOAST Council is preparing a coastal management program that will guide how it manages almost 10 per cent of the NSW coastline. Council is encouraging residents to ask questions online, offer feedback on proposed actions, and attend a pop-up Q and A at a scheduled session in their area. “The 10-year program will guide how […]

ONE of the Myall Coast’s most valued natural attractions, the Cattai Wetlands and its iconic boardwalk network, has reopened following an extended closure brought about by significant damage during the May 2025 flood event. Following the successful completion of repair works, the boardwalks are now safe and accessible, allowing residents and visitors to once again […]

NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements in the Northern Region during Operation Remove All Impaired Drivers (RAID) across the weekend. Photos: NSW Police. NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements in the Northern Region during Operation Remove All Impaired Drivers (RAID) across the weekend. Photos: NSW Police. NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements […]