MIDCOAST Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the proposed naming of the netball facilities at Boronia Park to be called ‘The Pauline Carr Netball Centre’. The Great Lakes Netball Association has submitted a proposal to call the netball facilities ‘The Pauline Carr Netball Centre’. This naming honours Pauline’s decades of dedication to […]
Eve with a few of her favourite things - eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham.
New editor for News Of The Area newspaper group
Eve with a few of her favourite things – eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham. Freckle, the sick little bird who grew up and identified as a homing pigeon, with his rescuer. Photo: Angus Cheetham. EVE Nesmith has been named Editor of News Of The Area, the family-owned independent local […]
Myall River VIEW Club celebrates 29 years and raises more than $1,300
Happy Tombola winners with their prizes at the club’s major fundraiser. Vice President Rhonda wears her high school hat alongside President Barbara in the name of fundraising. Lucy rocks the Beatles era at the fundraiser. Anne donned her 1920s-inspired attire for the Myall River VIEW Club’s vintage-themed birthday luncheon. Guest speaker at this year’s View […]
Broughton Island wonderland
“I HAVE just returned from a fantastic overseas holiday where the weather was perfect and the fishing excellent. Magnificent scenery and a fascinating local history. Travel time by boat around about 40 minutes from the entrance to Port Stephens. “Broughton Island is an absolute wonderland with high peaks rolling down to long golden beaches. The […]
During its shutdown, the Little Street boat ramp will remain out of use both day and night. Picture: MidCoast Council.
Little Street Forster boat ramp closure
THE Little Street boat ramp, in Forster, will remain closed during December and January, with some changes, following a two-year trial. The Little Street boat ramp will remain open without restrictions for the rest of the year. At its meeting on Monday 29 June, Council considered a range of options for how the Little Streetramp […]
Jade and Chez with Emilie Tseronis, from Tea Gardens Galleries in the Gardens, at the exhibition in Newcastle. Photo: Supplied.
Locals’ whimsical critters artworks on display in Newcastle
Beau stole the show with his genuine expression. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Jade’s extended family came to town to celebrate the exhibition. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Silent Vigil (Little Egret) by Jade Phoenix Isaac. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Chez Rands’ ‘Skipper’ is curious about his surroundings. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Terracotta bird-feeder (Chez) and Sleeper Koala (Jade). Photo: Supplied. […]
State secretary Bron Dunston, State treasurer Ruth Cargill, Port Macquarie branch president Jill Adams, State president Tanya Jolly, and MNC group president Lynn Moore.
CWA State president, secretary and treasurer present to Mid North Coast representatives
State secretary Bron Dunston, State treasurer Ruth Cargill, Port Macquarie branch president Jill Adams, State president Tanya Jolly, and MNC group president Lynn Moore. Myall Coast Bulahdelah Branch and State executive members, from left: Robyn Moncrieff, Belinda Moore, Bron Dunston (State secretary), Tanya Jolly (State president) and Jenny Griffis. Photos: Pauline Cain STATE Executive members […]
Barrington Coast named a finalist for innovative practices of its Visitor Information Centres. Photo: Supplied.
MidCoast Council is a finalist in the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards for its destination brand Barrington Coast
MIDCOAST Council has again been recognised for its work promoting the Barrington Coast, earning a place as a finalist in the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards. The council’s destination brand, Barrington Coast, was named a finalist in recognition of the innovative practices of its visitor information centres, which showcase the region while delivering an […]
TGHN surf club captain Wayne Bower wins Hunter Branch award
Several TGHN SLSC members were in Newcastle to celebrate with Wayne and Rebecca. Photo: Supplied. Winner of the Surf Life Saver of the Year award, Wayne Bower, with Hunter SLS president Henry Scruton and TGHN SLSC president Rebecca Curtis, who received the Hunter SLS President’s Award. Photo: Supplied. LOCAL surf club Captain Wayne Bower was […]
Bitou Busters battle Mother of Millions at Winda Woppa
Bitou Busters Richard, Adrienne, Benny, Peter, Kit, Sandy, Beth, Colin, Anne, Di, Wendy and Trish. Mother of Millions may have pretty flowers, but it is toxic and invasive. TWELVE enthusiastic Bitou Buster volunteers rolled up their sleeves on Saturday 27 June to tackle the dreaded Mother of Millions, which has exploded along The Boulevarde on […]
