APPLICATIONS for several funding opportunities are open from 2 February to 13 March 2026. A total funding pool of over $235,000 is available via MidCoast Council. Last year’s funding rounds helped the community deliver over 50 projects. Some of the supported projects included the Forster Main Beach Mural, the purchase of back up power supplies […]
Walking to work can improve mental health. Photo: Walk to work Day.
WALK to Work Day will take place on Friday, 26 March, encouraging Australians to build more walking into their daily routines while raising funds for better mental health outcomes nationwide. The annual campaign, led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, highlights the physical and mental health benefits of walking and this year supports the Black […]
Staff from Gloucester, Barrington, Stratford, Stroud Road, and Stroud primary schools and Gloucester High School.
GLOUCESTER High School hosted Gloucester, Barrington, Stratford, Stroud Road and Stroud primary schools for a morning dedicated to fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and celebrating collective achievements within the public school community. Michael Wisely, Deputy Principal of Gloucester High School, set the tone for the gathering. “This morning brings us together to celebrate successes, look […]
INTERNATIONAL tourism advocacy has taken centre stage in the Hunter region, with a united push for targeted funding to unlock new economic opportunities. Through a joint advocacy effort with Newcastle Airport and Destination Sydney Surrounds North, the Hunter Joint Organisation is calling for $3.85 million in funding over three years to help stimulate international tourism. […]
NSW Police will be able to crush non-compliant, high-powered e-bikes. Photo: NSW Police.
POLICE will get extra powers to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes that officials say are fuelling anti-social behaviour. Mirroring a move made in WA, NSW Police will be able to crush non-compliant, high-powered e-bikes including so-called ‘fat bikes’ and other throttle-only devices. The move responded to a controversial social media video that showed a group […]
Russell and Monica from Tea Gardens Post Office with Diane and Harry from BT’s. Photo: Tea Gardens Post Office.
AN ERA has ended for a major local business, with BTs for Fashion closing its doors for the last time at Tea Gardens’ Myall Quays shopping centre. Nearly 20 years ago, Harry, Diane, Nicole, Adam, and their families, who hailed from Townsville in Queensland, brought a new outlet for fashion and accessories to Tea Gardens, […]
Diggers clear burnt trees and open up hidden ground fires near the pine plantation. Photo: Pindimar-Tea Gardens/RFS Facebook.
The 6500ha bushfire sits just a few kilometres north of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. Image: Fires Near Me website. A water-bombing helicopter refills at a dam on a property near Nerong. Photo: Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS/Facebook. Diggers clear burnt trees and open up hidden ground fires near the pine plantation. Photo: Pindimar-Tea Gardens/RFS Facebook. Grass […]
Koala at Waulinbakh. Photo: Brad Leue/AWC.
AUSTRALIAN Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is calling on private landholders in the Stroud district to join a proposed large-scale conservation precinct. The initiative aims to strengthen habitat connectivity across the region and increase protection for threatened species, including the koala and greater glider. One AWC project is the 3871-hectare Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary, located near Stroud, which […]
Ian Napier was slugged with five years' worth of land taxes after diversifying his winery business. Photo: Peter Stoop/AAP PHOTOS.
UNDER the shade of a weeping willow on the banks of a sparkling dam, wine lovers can look out across a sprawling national park while sipping chilled Chardonnay. Members of the Wombat Crossing Vineyard, in the heart of the NSW Hunter Valley wine region, can also stay in a cosy lodge with a fireplace, aptly […]
New apprentices and trainees undergo their induction and training. Photo: MCC.
NEW apprentices and trainees have been inducted into their roles with MidCoast Council. Each year, Council provides the opportunity for a group of people to kickstart a career in a number of fields. The positions are not just for young people. As an equal opportunity employer, Council says it is committed to attracting and retaining […]
