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Police

Police target DFV offenders across the state

POLICE have charged 627 people with more than 1300 offences during a four-day statewide operation targeting domestic and family violence (DFV). “Operation Amarok X” ran from Wednesday 14 May to Saturday 17 May 2025, and involved officers from all police area commands and police districts across NSW. The Domestic and Family Violence Command-led operation also […]

Government, Regional

Voters abandoning the two major parties in Lyne

“OVER the past 40 years the share of votes going to independents and minor parties has risen in both state and federal elections,” the Australia Institute stated in a research article in October 2024. “In the 1980 federal election, the combined primary votes for minor parties and independents accounted for only eight percent.” At the […]

Local News

Tea Gardens Hawks Nest SLSC celebrate successful summer

‘Thank you’ awards were given to Committee members who gave their time and energy to the club during the 2024/5 season. A flock of stingrays, as seen from the UAV drones that helped patrol the beach this season. Over 100 surf club members were awarded and applauded for their work keeping the beach safe. THE […]

Local News

Mallets raised at Biggest Morning Tea for medical research

MALLETS swung at Myall Park Croquet Club’s lawns on Monday 5 May, in a fundraiser for medical research. Dozens of Club members and guests descended upon the courts for the annual and highly anticipated Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser, with money raised being donated to the Hunter Medical Research Institute. “This will be our 15th year […]

Local News

Celebrating Mother’s Day in Bulahdelah

Stalls packed with gifts to spoil mothers. Florence and Lacey Dawes Amanda Pomplun. Veronica Hughes. Venues were packed with families. MOTHERS and mother-figures were spoiled across the Myall Coast on Sunday, 11 May, with venues in Bulahdelah booked to capacity. Mother’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the special women in our lives, and a […]

Myall Coast

Regional consultation guide released by NSW Government

A NEW guide has been released which aims to strengthen NSW Government consultation practices with regional, rural and remote communities across the state. The “Regional Communities Consultation Guide” outlines the Government’s approach to consulting with regional, rural and remote communities, including Aboriginal communities. The release of the guide follows the introduction of the Regional Communities […]

Community

Marathon seven-hour rescue returns stranded boaters to shore

Marine Rescue NSW vessel Lemon Tree 30 spent almost seven hours on water during the mission. Photos: supplied. Marine Rescue NSW vessel Lemon Tree 30 tracking down the Myall River at sunset. Volunteers from Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage towed the disabled vessel to Mungo Brush Boat Ramp. A VOLUNTEER crew from Marine Rescue Lemon […]

Community

Have your say on Council’s draft budget and activities

MIDCOAST Council is asking the community to provide feedback on its proposed annual and four-year plan. These guiding documents include the draft Delivery Program 2025-2029, Operational Plan and budget for 2025-26, which will be on public exhibition from 2 May to 6 June 2025. General Manager Adrian Panuccio said that Councillors had identified three priority […]

Government

Countback process dates given

THE countback process to fill the Councillor vacancy on MidCoast Council is now underway by the NSW Electoral Commission. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Dheera Smith, who stepped down due to health reasons last month. Instead of holding a by-election (estimated at around $700,000), a countback process will be undertaken, as agreed […]

Community, Local News

Nominations open for Aboriginal reference group

ABORIGINAL community members are invited to nominate for MidCoast Council’s Aboriginal Reference Group. The reference group provides an opportunity for an Aboriginal voice to guide Council on strategic decisions that affect the Aboriginal community. “The key focus of this group is to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people in the MidCoast region,” Council’s Manager of Libraries, […]