Unwrapped donations will be welcomed by Salvos helpers. Photo: Elsa Jones.
CHRISTMAS can be a difficult time for many, which is why the Salvation Army holds a Christmas Gift Appeal and Toy Drive. For nearly four decades, these initiatives have brought smiles to the faces of families doing it tough. Thousands of gifts were collected last year, setting records in parts of the Hunter region. Salvation […]
Carey with a poster made by the children to thank her for her years of service.
Carey with a poster made by the children to thank her for her years of service. Carey cutting her retirement cake. Preschool Director Judy Clarke thanking Carey for her 25 years’ service to the community. Carey with two generations of preschool families; James Farmer, Andrea Hammond and their children. FAMILIES on the Myall Coast have […]
Locally-produced renewable energy, like solar power, benefits communities.
ALL sectors have weighed in on the Federal Coalition’s decision to abandon Net Zero by 2050. This major tool for combatting climate change involves balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere with the amount removed. Patrick Leyland, Chief Digital Officer at Populares and former Director of Digital Campaigns for the Australian Labor […]
The annual Seniors Festival will have an expanded arts focus in 2026.
THE Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association (HNTGPA) elected a new committee at its annual general meeting (AGM) on 17 November, appointing long-time local resident Sandra Bourke as President. The executive team for 2026 includes Vice President Thomas O’Keefe, Treasurer Kay Jones, and Secretary Bruce Murray. Returning committee members Leigh Allen (Life Member) and Sherrie […]
THE Housing Industry Association (HIA) has warned that housing pressures across regional NSW are reaching critical levels. Builders and industry leaders gathered in Taree last week for a Regional Housing Roundtable hosted with Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie and Member for Lyne Alison Penfold. “The discussions in Taree reflect the growing challenges faced by builders in […]
The community is encouraged to give the gift of happiness.
DONATIONS for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive Appeal are now being accepted at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches until 12 December. The joint appeal has supported local families for nearly 40 years. Last year the community donated a record 7500 gifts through the branches. Salvation Army Auxiliary Lieutenant Bernie Muendel said the […]
MEMBERS of local community groups learned valuable Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) skills on Wednesday, 5 November. The training was delivered by Bronwyn Francis of Bonum Consulting, with six places in the training course offered free of charge to locals. The course was held in the new learning space at the Tea Gardens Library. Supported […]
The chargers will be high-powered at between 22kW and 100kW, which can fully charge a standard EV SUV in about an hour.
A map of Round 3 locations for Destination Charging Grants. The chargers will be high-powered at between 22kW and 100kW, which can fully charge a standard EV SUV in about an hour. ROAD-TRIPPERS will be able to charge their electric vehicles at tourism destinations, in what one state hopes will be a win for the […]
MP Kellie Sloane (centre) is the new leader of the NSW Liberal Party. Photo: Kellie Sloane MP FB.
THE Liberal party’s latest leader has thrown down the gauntlet, vowing to fight with her ailing party as a crucial election looms. First-term MP Kellie Sloane completed her meteoric ascent to the top of the NSW Liberals on Friday after her predecessor Mark Speakman gave way to mounting pressure and resigned. With just 18 months […]
The disabled vessel. The Port Stephens crew performed well in variable conditions. The skipper was able to extinguish the fire. THE skipper of a 12-15 metre monohull sailing yacht called for emergency assistance from Marine Rescue Port Stephens after a fire broke out on board. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Andrew Harding said the emergency call […]
