October 24, 2026

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Community push begins for Tea Gardens cemetery improvements Lesley Turner, Judith Glover and Bruce Murray beside one of the damaged cemetery signs identified during the inspection.
Community

Community push begins for Tea Gardens cemetery improvements

A STRONG show of cooperation between community groups and MidCoast Council has sparked fresh momentum for long-term improvements at the historic Tea Gardens Cemetery. Representatives from Council, the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association (HNTGPA), and Tea Gardens Family Research and Local History Group (TGFRLHG) met on site this week to inspect the cemetery and […]

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Council: Hawks Nest Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade on track Works at the Hawks Nest Sewage Treatment Plant are on track, according to Council. Photo: supplied.
Local News

Council: Hawks Nest Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade on track

MIDCOAST Council says a major upgrade of the Hawks Nest Sewage Treatment Plant is on track to be completed in the first half of 2027. Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Rob Scott, said the upgrade is one of the most significant projects Council has undertaken in the southern part of the local government area. […]

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Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals The federal government has continued back its budget tax reforms despite opposition criticism. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS.
Regional

Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals

A ROW has broken out over the cost of cutting taxes for millions of Australians as Labor and the opposition try to sell rival economic plans to voters. After a week dominated by the state of the nation’s finances, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused the opposition of failing to properly price its plan to bake […]

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700-plus drivers caught during traffic operation
Local News

700-plus drivers caught during traffic operation

MORE than 708 drivers have been detected allegedly driving with drugs in their systems during a statewide police traffic operation. Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers), which ran from Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 May, focused on roadside testing to identify people who may be driving while affected by alcohol and drugs. During the operation, […]

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Farmers urged to act early on feral pig control Feral pigs are highly adaptable and reproduce rapidly, making ongoing control essential.
Local News

Farmers urged to act early on feral pig control

WITH dry seasonal conditions being experienced in many parts of the region, Hunter Local Land Services (LLS) is urging producers to act early on feral pig control. As feed and water become limited, feral pigs are concentrating around remaining resources, increasing the risk of damage to crops, pastures and infrastructure, and putting additional pressure on […]

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New disaster capability for the Mid North Coast
Community

New disaster capability for the Mid North Coast

DISASTER response and recovery operations across NSW are being bolstered as the State Emergency Service (SES) delivers 11 new specialised High Clearance Vehicles (HCV), a combined investment of more than $11 million. “This investment brings our total number of High Clearance Vehicles to 20 and represents a significant step forward in our flood and disaster […]

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Thursday Walkers enjoy autumnal jaunts A well-earnt break at Little Gibber on 16 April. Photo: Bea.
Community

Thursday Walkers enjoy autumnal jaunts

A well-earnt break at Little Gibber on 16 April. Photo: Bea. Kangaroos at Tea Gardens, another local walking group on 2 April. Photo: Bea. Amid the forest near Medowie on 9 April. Photo: Robyn. Mooring on Newcastle Harbour on 23 April. Photo: Robyn. Fishermen’s shacks on the way to Tamboi, 30 April. Photo: Robyn. BRIGHT […]

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Stinker’s Fishin’: Visit the Sydney Fish Market
Local News

Stinker’s Fishin’: Visit the Sydney Fish Market

FURTHER to my recent trip to the Sydney Fish Markets, which was an excursion that I would recommend to anyone who has any interest in fish or other creatures of the sea. As I wandered around the expansive market area certain displays caught my attention. I did mention a sign for “Flying Fish Roe” at […]

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Forest industry future under review as NSW maps logging reform Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin, Premier Chris Minns and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe at the Great Koala National Park announcement last year. Photo: Penny Sharpe MP.
Regional

Forest industry future under review as NSW maps logging reform

THE forestry industry has been a contested space in NSW for many years, with some supporting the continuation of native hardwood logging and others strongly opposing it. The issue was brought into sharper focus recently with the announcement by the NSW Government of its intention to create the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). The establishment […]

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Council: No plans to close Tea Gardens depot
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Council: No plans to close Tea Gardens depot

MIDCOAST Council has confirmed there are no plans to close its Tea Gardens depot. Council is currently reviewing the structure of its Transport and Engineering workforce to “align with community needs across the local government area”. General Manager Adrian Panuccio said Council understood there had been community discussion about the future of the Tea Gardens […]

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