October 22, 2026

Myall Coast News Of The Area

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Tea Gardens residents show support for gas exports petition Lyne Together gathered signatures calling for an increased tax on Australian LNG exports. Photo: Submitted by Lyne Together.
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Tea Gardens residents show support for gas exports petition

A NATIONAL Day of Action was held on Saturday 19 September in support of Australian communities receiving a fair share of the value of gas exports. Groups all around Australia participated and Lyne Together, a local community group, set up a street stall outside Coles at Tea Gardens seeking signatures on a petition. “Offshore gas […]

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The Nationals’ NSW incumbent Ross Cadell wins preselection
Government, Regional

The Nationals’ NSW incumbent Ross Cadell wins preselection

LEADER of The Nationals Matt Canavan has congratulated The Nationals’ News South Wales incumbent Senator Ross Cadell on winning preselection for the next federal election. Senator Canavan said Senator Cadell has made an enormous contribution to The Nationals and deserved the top spot for the Party on the next Coalition Senate ticket. “Ross has been […]

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New community notification requirements for development Removing mandatory public exhibition or notification for some applications does not mean those applications are automatically approved. Photo: Supplied by MidCoast Council.
Community, Government, Local News, Regional

New community notification requirements for development

A NEW Statewide Community Participation Plan came into force from 1 September 2026, changing the way councils let the community know about development. MidCoast Council is the local planning authority responsible for assessing development applications in the MidCoast local government area under NSW planning legislation. A range of lower-impact development applications no longer require mandatory […]

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Open Coast Coastal Management Program encompasses Hawks Nest to Crowdy Head Council expects the coastline to experience coastal erosion and shoreline recession in the future. Photo: MidCoast Council.
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Open Coast Coastal Management Program encompasses Hawks Nest to Crowdy Head

MIDCOAST Council is preparing a coastal management program that will guide how it manages almost 10 per cent of the NSW coastline. Council is encouraging residents to ask questions online, offer feedback on proposed actions, and attend a pop-up Q and A at a scheduled session in their area. “The 10-year program will guide how […]

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Cattai Wetlands open after extended closure A Comb-crested Jacana at home in the Cattai Wetlands. Photo: MidCoast Council.
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Cattai Wetlands open after extended closure

ONE of the Myall Coast’s most valued natural attractions, the Cattai Wetlands and its iconic boardwalk network, has reopened following an extended closure brought about by significant damage during the May 2025 flood event. Following the successful completion of repair works, the boardwalks are now safe and accessible, allowing residents and visitors to once again […]

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Celebrating the migratory birds of Port Stephens and Kushiro The finalist entries for the Wings over Wetlands competition. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
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Celebrating the migratory birds of Port Stephens and Kushiro

The finalist entries for the Wings over Wetlands competition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. The finalist entries for the Wings over Wetlands competition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. The finalist entries for the Wings over Wetlands competition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. EVERY year, from the distant islands of northern Japan, migratory birds fly an astounding 8500 km to Australia, only […]

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Port Stephens’ first refuge for women and children escaping violence opens Minister Jodie Harrison speaks at the opening of Aunty Colleen’s Place, with Port Stephens MP Kate Washington looking on. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison.
Community, Government, Local News, Regional

Port Stephens’ first refuge for women and children escaping violence opens

Minister Jodie Harrison speaks at the opening of Aunty Colleen’s Place, with Port Stephens MP Kate Washington looking on. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison. The shared living room inside the newly opened refuge. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison. One of the bedrooms prepared for children staying at Aunty Colleen’s Place. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison. […]

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Competition showcases our young people’s growing interest in wetlands health Logan Currie, winner of the Primary School category. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
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Competition showcases our young people’s growing interest in wetlands health

Logan Currie, winner of the Primary School category. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Overall winner Emily Anderson took home $2000. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Chloe Maguire, runner-up in the High School category. Photo: Nico Lombardo. DOZENS of talented young students submitted their artwork to the Wings over Wetlands art competition, signalling a renewed interest in the environment and […]

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Surf death at Saltwater
Myall Coast

Surf death at Saltwater

A MAN died at Saltwater Beach on Sunday, 20 September after being pulled from the water. About 1.45pm emergency services were called to Saltwater, about 18km south east of Taree, following reports three people were in trouble in the water. Officers attached to Manning/Great Lakes Police District attended, alongside Surf Lifesavers. Three men – all […]

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