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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lions Club members were on hand to share information about the Children’s Mobility Foundation. Photo: supplied, Lions Club of Stroud.
THE Lions Club of Stroud held a community information event in Allen Park on Sunday 17 May. Residents were treated to a free morning tea and BBQ lunch and were invited to have their say on two proposed projects: the installation of outdoor exercise equipment in a local park and a new walking trail. The […]
This year’s brick and rolling pin throwing competition is on 11 July.
IT’S time to start practising for the 2026 Stroud Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Competition. This unique celebration of the town’s heritage and community spirit will be held at the Stroud Showground on 11 July. Started by the brick-making towns of Stroud in the US and UK in 1961, the competition spread to Canada and […]
Town Team Movement Ltd received an FRRR grant funded by the Future Drought Fund to build community resilience to drought in WA’s Wheatbelt Central region.
MORE than $3,000,000 in grants is now available to empower eligible agriculture-dependent communities to prepare for drought by building and maintaining their social resilience. This is the second round of funding to be delivered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) through the Future Drought Fund’s (FDF) Communities Program, which is funded by […]
The large, grassy area between Reflections and Hawks Nest beach is starting to take shape. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Concrete pads ready to be poured before the May rains hit. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. THE TEA Gardens Lions are pushing to make the Hawks Nest dog park a reality, scraping together funding and sponsors for one of […]
