October 25, 2026

Myall Coast News Of The Area

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New recruits for state’s transport and roads agency Bridge Construction and Maintenance apprentice Maddi Ormsby. Photo: NSW Gov.
Business

New recruits for state’s transport and roads agency

SEVENTY-ONE new apprentices and trainees are kicking off their careers at Transport for NSW worksites this month. From filling potholes to rebuilding flood‑damaged roads, planning major works and maintaining heavy vehicles, the new Roads Maintenance and Resilience recruits will join and support frontline teams strengthening the state’s transport network. Following group inductions in Wollongong, Newcastle […]

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Nationals urged to ‘come clean’ over gun reform The reforms include a cap limiting individuals to four firearms, with exemptions for primary producers up to ten. Photo: Michael Kemp MP.
Government, Police

Nationals urged to ‘come clean’ over gun reform

NSW MINISTER for Police Yasmin Catley is calling on the NSW Liberals and Nationals to “come clean” about a plan to “water down” the state’s new gun laws passed in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack. Minister Catley cited comments made on radio by Shadow Minister Anthony Roberts (Liberals), which suggested that the Coalition […]

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Have your say on estuary management A draft Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Program is now open for public feedback. Photo: Simon Patterson.
Community

Have your say on estuary management

RESIDENTS can now provide feedback on MidCoast Council’s draft Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Program (CMP) that aims to protect the lakes, lagoons and river systems stretching from Wallabi Point to Karuah River. “Our estuaries are such an important asset to the community because of their recreational, environmental, social and cultural significance,” said MidCoast Council’s Natural […]

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Hunter trainee lands port role after Newcastle traineeship Port Authority of NSW Port Officer Tilley Murgatroyd. Photo: Port Authority of NSW.
Local News

Hunter trainee lands port role after Newcastle traineeship

HUNTER trainee Tilley Murgatroyd is taking her first steps into a maritime career as a Port Officer with Port Authority of NSW, after completing a hands-on traineeship delivered through a unique collaboration with Port of Newcastle and Svitzer. Through the Newcastle-based industry traineeship, Ms Murgatroyd rotated across towage, pilotage support, on-water safety and port operations, […]

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Rural residents urged to report connectivity issues
Local News

Rural residents urged to report connectivity issues

FED up farmers and families facing poor regional, rural and remote mobile services are being encouraged to “keep complaining”. The latest report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) revealed an increase in complaints in NSW, with almost a quarter coming from regional areas. A total of 4,285 complaints were made by people in NSW, up […]

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Thursday Walkers limber up for another year of tramping trails The Thursday Walkers somewhere in the depths of Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: Thursday Walkers.
Community, Health

Thursday Walkers limber up for another year of tramping trails

The Thursday Walkers somewhere in the depths of Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: Thursday Walkers. The Walkers hiked their way to Johnson’s Hill and beach in the Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: Thursday Walkers. THE Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Thursday Walkers group will head off on its first trek for 2026 in early March. The […]

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Declining volunteer numbers impacting Myall Coast service groups Tea Gardens Lions volunteers have mastered the art of the barbecue fundraiser. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Community

Declining volunteer numbers impacting Myall Coast service groups

Tea Gardens Lions volunteers have mastered the art of the barbecue fundraiser. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The Moira Parade toilet block before the Progress Association gardeners hit it. Photo: HNTGPA. Freshly cut by the HNTGPA in time for Australia Day. Photo: HNTGPA. Local volunteers keep public amenities clean and usable. Photo: HNTGPA. Planter boxes along the […]

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Government calls for caravan partners in disaster recovery push
Myall Coast

Government calls for caravan partners in disaster recovery push

THE NSW Government is establishing a panel of caravan suppliers to deliver “At-Home Caravan Programs” for disaster recovery. Activated immediately after a disaster, the program will support the NSW Reconstruction Authority to provide temporary accommodation for residents who have lost their homes. The program will see caravans placed on impacted residents’ private property, allowing them […]

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Funding for community groups in the Gloucester and Stroud districts
Community

Funding for community groups in the Gloucester and Stroud districts

THIRTY-THREE community organisations in the Gloucester and Stroud regions have benefited from a share in $92,000 through Stratford Coal’s 2026 Community Support Program. The funding will support a diverse range of local organisations including primary and high schools, rural fire services, creative and cultural associations, historical societies, sporting clubs, community halls, country clubs, preschool services […]

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