MEMBERS of Tea Gardens’ branch of the Red Cross ran their annual Father’s Day raffle last Saturday, the latest in a series of events locally and regionally that support humanity more globally. Nicko Baker, of Myall Lakes Butchery, drew the raffle, with the three prizes won by locals from Tea Gardens and Karuah. The local […]

Amara and Layla enjoy the Book Week celebrations. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. This year’s Book Week theme was ‘Symphony of Stories’. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Local author Sally-Anne Marshall joins in the celebrations with librarian Rachael Vaughan. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Aleirah dressed as a caterpillar for the Book Week celebrations. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Proud mum Kimberley Harrison […]

PORT Stephens Unplugged, the nonprofit movement that aims to empower the community to counter children’s overuse of technology, was launched recently. “Unplugged is a movement that was created because no one – no parent, no school, no part of the community – is to blame for what’s happening with kids overusing screens,” psychologist and founding […]

PORT Stephens Council’s investigation into the large electrical cabinets appearing across Medowie and surrounding suburbs is ongoing, with the operator still yet to provide clear information about the purpose or contents of the units. Council previously confirmed the boxes were installed without prior notification and that, during a meeting with the company believed to be […]

Recreation and Engagement coordinator Cindy Gam with the ice cream cart residents helped to design and colour-coordinate. Photo: Christine Rayner. Thanks For Caring art work created by the residents at Peter Sinclair Gardens. Photo: Christine Rayner. A COLOURFUL ice cream cart, creative activities and plenty of personal connections are helping make life brighter for residents […]

WHEN bushfires threaten the Myall Coast, residents and visitors know they can rely on the volunteers of the Pindimar Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service Brigade to be there. The recent bushfires, including one that came close to Tea Gardens township, were a powerful reminder of the role local volunteers play in protecting the community. The […]

The schnapps bottle was the target for many at the coin toss. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Sharon and Tim won the ‘best dressed’ prizes. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Many thanks to the PBCA Committee for their huge efforts. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The Kathys dynamic duo expertly ran the trivia night. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Trivia winners ‘7th Heaven’ […]

LOCAL author Carmen Allen has celebrated an outstanding milestone in the wake of the release of her latest book, reaching the ‘#1’  spot on Amazon Australia’s Best Sellers rankings in multiple categories, among them Christian Death & Grief Counselling, and Christian Inspiration, on 18 and 19 June.  The latest book, Grief’s Gift, is part memoir, […]

WHEN it comes to renewable energy, Gloucester residents know there are plenty of opinions – but a community workshop on Sunday, July 26th proved there’s also a strong appetite for respectful conversation and reliable information. Residents from across the Gloucester region joined others from Hawks Nest and the Mid North Coast for the Yes2Renewables workshop […]

A sensor camera captured an elusive phascogale as it moved across the area. Photo: Supplied. With their identifying bushy bottle-brush tail and heart-shaped ears, paired with big, dark eyes, the phascogale are perfectly adapted for their nocturnal, tree-dwelling lifestyle. Photo: Supplied. A BRUSH-tailed phascogale has been captured on motion-sensing cameras in Myall Lakes National Park […]