March 11, 2026
Students lead the way in taking responsibility
Community, School

Students lead the way in taking responsibility

Student Parliament Ministers for 2026 (front L-R) Archie, Sarah and Koby, (back L-R) Kaitlyn, Andi, Rose and Livia. Photo: TGPS. Shadow Ministers, 2026 (L-R) Tobias, James, Zyva, Aria, Kayleigh, Tiffany, Tia and Tegan. Photo: TGPS. Student Leaders with Kate Washington MP at the Student Leadership Morning Tea hosted by Hunter River High School. Photo: TGPS). […]

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Volunteers clean up Wallaroo State Forest Volunteers ready for action in Wallaroo State Forest.
Community

Volunteers clean up Wallaroo State Forest

A SMALL army of volunteers mobilised for a Clean Up Australia Day event on Sunday, disposing of rubbish in Wallaroo State Forest. The community clean-up, coordinated by the NSW and ACT Four Wheel Drive Association, the Hunter 4WD Council, and Forestry Corporation was held on Sunday, 1 March from 8:30am. Forestry Corporation Partnership Leader Alex […]

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Have your say on estuary management A draft Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Program is now open for public feedback. Photo: Simon Patterson.
Community

Have your say on estuary management

RESIDENTS can now provide feedback on MidCoast Council’s draft Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Program (CMP) that aims to protect the lakes, lagoons and river systems stretching from Wallabi Point to Karuah River. “Our estuaries are such an important asset to the community because of their recreational, environmental, social and cultural significance,” said MidCoast Council’s Natural […]

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Thursday Walkers limber up for another year of tramping trails The Thursday Walkers somewhere in the depths of Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: Thursday Walkers.
Community, Health

Thursday Walkers limber up for another year of tramping trails

The Thursday Walkers somewhere in the depths of Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: Thursday Walkers. The Walkers hiked their way to Johnson’s Hill and beach in the Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: Thursday Walkers. THE Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Thursday Walkers group will head off on its first trek for 2026 in early March. The […]

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Declining volunteer numbers impacting Myall Coast service groups Tea Gardens Lions volunteers have mastered the art of the barbecue fundraiser. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Community

Declining volunteer numbers impacting Myall Coast service groups

Tea Gardens Lions volunteers have mastered the art of the barbecue fundraiser. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The Moira Parade toilet block before the Progress Association gardeners hit it. Photo: HNTGPA. Freshly cut by the HNTGPA in time for Australia Day. Photo: HNTGPA. Local volunteers keep public amenities clean and usable. Photo: HNTGPA. Planter boxes along the […]

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Funding for community groups in the Gloucester and Stroud districts
Community

Funding for community groups in the Gloucester and Stroud districts

THIRTY-THREE community organisations in the Gloucester and Stroud regions have benefited from a share in $92,000 through Stratford Coal’s 2026 Community Support Program. The funding will support a diverse range of local organisations including primary and high schools, rural fire services, creative and cultural associations, historical societies, sporting clubs, community halls, country clubs, preschool services […]

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Big welcome for new Kindy kids at Tea Gardens Public School TGPS kindies start their educational journey. Photo: TGPS.
Community, School

Big welcome for new Kindy kids at Tea Gardens Public School

TGPS kindies start their educational journey. Photo: TGPS. New kindies ready to start ‘big school’ at TGPS. Photo: TGPS. New TGPS kindies receive a new book at their first school assembly. Photo: TGPS. NEW Kindergarten students have been welcomed to their first year of “big school” at Tea Gardens Public (TGPS).   Nineteen new starters have […]

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Local Family Research group finds new home at Tea Gardens Library Members’ at their first ‘show and tell’ in the new space. Photo: TGHNFR.
Community

Local Family Research group finds new home at Tea Gardens Library

  Members’ at their first ‘show and tell’ in the new space. Photo: TGHNFR.   The family research group gathers for their first day at new digs. Photo: TGHNFR.   Kerrie Jeffreys’ spoke in January about history related to the ferry. Photo: TGHNFR.   MEMBERS of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Family Research and Local […]

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