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 […]
Flooded farms in need of fencing volunteers.
BLAZEAID is calling for volunteers to lend a hand rebuilding fences in communities still recovering from the devastating floods that hit the Mid North Coast earlier this year. A dedicated team is now based at Nabiac, working hard to restore fencing on local farms between Bulahdelah and Kempsey. BlazeAid Coordinator Lisa Abdoo said anyone can […]
Trauma Teddies adorn this Tea Gardens Red Cross display, which also features a few NOTA articles. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. An article showing the 40th anniversary of the Tea Gardens Red Cross in 1975. The group turned 90 this year. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Family History Group photos show industries and leisure facilities once in the Myall. […]
