A MOTORCYCLE rider died following a crash west of Gloucester on Sunday 14 June. Emergency services were called to Bundook Road, Bulliac, about 14km west of Gloucester, just after 1pm following reports of a crash. Officers attached to Manning/Great Lakes Police District attended and found a motorcycle and a utility had collided. The motorcycle rider, […]
Oyster Cove with the Stella Maris hard at work. Photo: Supplied. Before hardwood oyster racks, black mangroves were used to grow oysters. Photo: Supplied. IT is difficult to believe that the tiny hamlet of Oyster Cove on the shores of Port Stephens was, at one time, considered to be the focus of the “biggest oyster […]
LEGENDARY singer-songwriter Leo Sayer surprised staff and diners at Mumm’s on the Myall when he stopped by the popular Tea Gardens restaurant on Saturday 30 May. The visit created plenty of excitement among patrons and staff, with the internationally acclaimed performer taking time to enjoy the local hospitality during his stay in the area. Known […]
WOOTTON photographer Jo Lyons is inviting dog owners to share their stories through a new portrait project celebrating the powerful connection between people and their canine companions. Called Who Saved Who?, the studio-based project aims to honour the bond between dogs and the people who love them, particularly rescue animals who have made a lasting […]
Have your say on changes to Urban Release Areas.
MIDCOAST Council has conducted a review of the Urban Release Areas report conducted in 2021 and made several changes. Council is now calling on residents to provide feedback on the amendments. Urban release areas are identified sites that may be considered for future housing or employment opportunities, subject to planning approvals. Urban release areas are […]
Members of the NSW Rural Fire Service with staff and students from Braidwood Central School during a community recognition event.
THE arrival of two purpose-built outdoor tables, made by students from the Braidwood Central School (BCS) construction class of 2026, has been warmly welcomed by members of the local NSW Rural Fire Service. Brigade Captain Rod Paar said the donation represented more than the addition of practical outdoor furniture. He said the gift was a […]
FORMER Australian Defence Force members are being encouraged to check whether they are eligible for veteran recognition and support through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). Many former service men and women still believe that the term “veteran” only applies to those who have seen active combat or served in war zones. However, the definition […]
TWENTY-year-old Dyarna Crupi has been recognised in the NSW Parliament following the launch of her new business, Support to Independence, a community-based service designed to help young people develop confidence, independence and essential life skills. Local MP Tanya Thompson acknowledged Ms Crupi’s achievement in the Parliament of NSW this week, praising her initiative and determination […]
The northern face of Broughton Island looking toward Seal Rocks. Photo: Supplied.
RECREATIONAL fishers are forever seeking the ultimate fishing experience. Fishing Utopia, the jewel in the crown. Well, I have found it! Two kilometres off the coast between Port Stephens and Forster sits an island wonderland where the fishing opportunities are endless. Three kilometres long and two kilometres wide, Broughton Island is the only island off […]
SUPPORTERS of Upper Lansdowne Public School have intensified their campaign to keep the school open, launching a new Parliamentary petition that could bring the issue before the Parliament of NSW. The Friends of Upper Lansdowne Public School group announced the latest development earlier this month, describing it as a major step forward in their fight […]
