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 […]
Tanya Thompson MP presents a Community Recognition Statement to Kate Dunn following her recognition in the Parliament of NSW. Photo: @TanyaThompsonForMyallLakes.
MID Coast Community Connector Kate Dunn has received formal recognition in the Parliament of NSW for her work helping skilled workers and their families settle into the region. Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson presented Ms Dunn with a Community Recognition Statement, acknowledging her contribution to attracting and retaining essential professionals across the Mid Coast. […]
Looking towards North Brother over Lake Haven. Photo: Anita.
On the cliff face with Diamond Head in the distance. Photo: Jane. Looking towards North Brother over Lake Haven. Photo: Anita. Along the Queens Lake boardwalk. Photo: Bea. The fernery at the Botanic Gardens. Photo: Judy. A wet Thursday morning at the Coffee Club. Photo: Robyn. AUTUMN has brought mixed results for the Thursday Walkers […]
NEW data suggests that rates of rough sleeping have remained steady across parts of the Hunter region in the past 12 months, while significant increases have been seen in the MidCoast local government area. Each year the NSW Government partners with local organisations across the state to complete “street counts” to provide a point-in-time count […]
Blabba, the unexpected tribute band, rounded out the afternoon. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Villa Voce serenaded the Biggest Morning Tea attendees under the Promenade’s enormous chandelier. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Nearly 200 voices sang along to favourite Ville Voce songs. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. A MASSIVE Morning Tea was held at the Palm Lake Resort Promenade on Saturday […]
Crayfish hole before 1973 when the boat shed and wharf were destroyed.
ON the northern aspect of Fingal Island, facing Broughton Island, is a small cove known by fishermen and islanders as Crayfish Hole. It was on the rocky shoreline of this natural harbour that a wharf and boathouse existed in 1918. Here the government department kept two boats: a whaler of 20 feet and a double […]
WORKERS will now be assisted to relocate to local government jobs in regional and remote areas, through an expansion of the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience program. Launched as a pilot in 11 local government areas (LGAs) in 2023, the Welcome Experience is a free service supporting workers and their families to relocate for roles in […]
Sue Patrick delivers the hand-made door prize bags. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Sue Patrick delivers the hand-made door prize bags. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Stroud SES Deputy Commander Greg Snape shows off the rescue tool the donation funded. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Maurie Leembruggen from Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS presents group representative Raylene Partridge with a certificate of thanks. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Free Clinic Bus representative Jan Peeters receives the […]
THE Tea Gardens Country Club Bowling Club has established a sustainable funding source by taking part in Return and Earn. Both the Tea Gardens Country Club and Tea Gardens Hotel support the club’s Return and Earn collections, by setting aside empty cans and bottles in collection bins managed by the bowling club. “We’ve been participating […]
