Unwrapped donations will be welcomed by Salvos helpers. Photo: Elsa Jones.
CHRISTMAS can be a difficult time for many, which is why the Salvation Army holds a Christmas Gift Appeal and Toy Drive. For nearly four decades, these initiatives have brought smiles to the faces of families doing it tough. Thousands of gifts were collected last year, setting records in parts of the Hunter region. Salvation […]
Carey with a poster made by the children to thank her for her years of service.
Carey with a poster made by the children to thank her for her years of service. Carey cutting her retirement cake. Preschool Director Judy Clarke thanking Carey for her 25 years’ service to the community. Carey with two generations of preschool families; James Farmer, Andrea Hammond and their children. FAMILIES on the Myall Coast have […]
The community is encouraged to give the gift of happiness.
DONATIONS for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive Appeal are now being accepted at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches until 12 December. The joint appeal has supported local families for nearly 40 years. Last year the community donated a record 7500 gifts through the branches. Salvation Army Auxiliary Lieutenant Bernie Muendel said the […]
MEMBERS of local community groups learned valuable Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) skills on Wednesday, 5 November. The training was delivered by Bronwyn Francis of Bonum Consulting, with six places in the training course offered free of charge to locals. The course was held in the new learning space at the Tea Gardens Library. Supported […]
The disabled vessel. The Port Stephens crew performed well in variable conditions. The skipper was able to extinguish the fire. THE skipper of a 12-15 metre monohull sailing yacht called for emergency assistance from Marine Rescue Port Stephens after a fire broke out on board. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Andrew Harding said the emergency call […]
Warren and Trevor with volunteers from WINC. Photo: TG Hotel.
Warren and Trevor with volunteers from WINC. Photo: TG Hotel. Trevor and Warren with Magellan from Can Assist. Photo: TG Hotel. A baby redneck wallaby joey rescued by WINC in June. Photo: WINC. MUCH-NEEDED funds raised through Tea Gardens Hotel raffles have been donated to two local charities. The presentation of funds was made on […]
Bulahdelah’s Remembrance Day ceremony.
Bulahdelah’s Remembrance Day ceremony. Bulahdelah’s Remembrance Day ceremony. Bulahdelah’s Remembrance Day ceremony. BULAHDELAH RSL sub-Branch commemorated Remembrance Day with a moving ceremony at the Bulahdelah Cenotaph. Remembrance Day has been observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War. It is spent honouring members of the armed forces who have died […]
Terry Munright thanks padre Rev. Richard Goscombe for his unwavering support. All photos: Thomas O’Keefe.
Terry Munright thanks padre Rev. Richard Goscombe for his unwavering support. All photos: Thomas O’Keefe. 77 Squadron returned from Williamtown to serve in the Catafalque Party. The Myall Melodians led the hymns under a bright blue sky. A large crowd gathered at Tea Gardens to remember the fallen. DOZENS of locals paused to remember the […]
A PARLIAMENTARY committee has launched an inquiry into the delivery of government-funded services in regional NSW. The Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development will investigate the “oversight, management and accountability of service provision” in the state’s regions. The Committee will look into issues such as: ● current performance measurements, accountability mechanisms, monitoring metrics, and […]
BOOK clubs around the Myall Coast are taking advantage of the brand new facilities at Tea Gardens Library, starting with the return of the Sirens Book Club last week. “It was a real celebration with a mini High Tea so we dragged out our good China teacup sets and brought a lovely assortment of sweet […]
