Community Archives - Myall Coast News Of The Area

Tea Gardens gains new medical centre and doctors

NEW medical services have become available to Myall Coast residents, with the opening of the Tea Gardens GP Medical Centre. Just over a month since the grand opening, founder and clinical supervisor Dr M. Mohammed said he is very happy to be back. Dr Mohammed practiced in Hawks Nest between 2019-23, arriving just in time […]

Community

Anna Fortunaso wins local Junior Life Saver Award

YOUNG life savers have an example to look up to in Anna Fortunaso, the recipient of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (TGHN SLSC) 2024-25 Junior Life Saver of the Year. Anna officially started her journey as a life saver in 2016, joining the Nippers Junior Activities program as soon as she […]

Community

Surf Club upgrades nearly ready for new season

A forest of Acrow Props ensures the balcony above is stable and sturdy. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The new indoor kitchenette is a vast improvement. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The new Operations Centre for lifesavers has a commanding view of the beach. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The new internal wall gives some privacy and separation for the first […]

Community

Historic Stroud monastery opens its doors

Rev Maree Armstrong hosts morning tea. Stroud farmer Dawn Tawse. Brother Bruce-Paul, Linda Simpson, Melissa Davey-Dew, Brother Christopher-John, and Rev Maree Armstrong. MORE than 80 visitors gathered at Stroud’s mud brick monastery on Saturday, 30 August, for a peaceful and community-spirited Open Day celebrating history, heritage, and global goodwill. Hosted by the Anglican Parish of […]

Community

Black Dolphin statue returned to Bennetts Beach

The Black Dolphin statue dives into the big blue overlooking Bennetts Beach. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. MKEG volunteer Jane with the statue before it goes back into place. Photo: supplied, MKEG. MKEG volunteers Rob and Laurie fixing the dolphin back into place. LOCAL Myall Koala and Environment Group (MKEG) members have successfully re-installed their beloved “Black […]

Community, Government

Flood recovery grant applications to be processed quicker

THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]

Community, National

Karuah Public School named a finalist in reconciliation award

Karuah Public School Principal Toni Lyle (holding sign) with Elders involved in the judging of the award. Photo: KPS. KPS students engaging in Indigenous-focused class activities. Photo: KPS. Narragunnawali Awards Judging Panel members Professor Grace Sarra, Sharon Davis and Professor Joe Sambono. Photo: Tom Hoy, Wirrim Media. KARUAH Public School (KPS) has been named a […]

Community, Government, National

Australians warned to pay attention to superannuation paperwork

MILLIONS of Australians are putting their superannuation at risk by not following-through with proper, and legally binding, beneficiary paperwork, according to a nation-wide survey. Research conducted by Super Consumers Australia, an advocate for people on low and middle incomes in Australia’s superannuation system, shows that more than one in three Australians with super say they […]

Community, Event, National

Tea Gardens WWII veteran Roy Day receives medal from Governor-General

Roy received his VP Day commemorative medal from the Governor-General in Canberra. Photo: Facebook. Roy and Lynette at the Tea Gardens Vietnam Veterans Memorial day in Tea Gardens. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Wreaths were laid at the reflecting pool inside the Australian War Memorial before the Last Post. Photo: Facebook. WORLD War Two veteran and Tea […]

Community, Event, School

Tea Gardens students gear up for Book Week

Year 1 students enjoyed the dress-ups. Photo: supplied. More than a few superheroes were in the book parade. Photo: supplied. The TGPS Book Week parade. Photo: supplied. Harry Potter fans dressed up as Harry, Ginny and Hermoine. Photo: supplied. Year 2 students made their favourite stories come to life. Photo: supplied. Year 4 students, including […]