Some of Lilli Clulow’s work on display in the gallery. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Blake Taylor’s prints, ‘The Garden of Eden’. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Zarlii Ray’s ‘Embers of Courage’ series. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Winner Blake Taylor with GiG President Anne Stuart and Zarlii Ray. Photo: GiG. HSC artist Axel Case in front of his works ‘My […]
Stroud Junior Landcare celebrate big year
Connor Barry gets his hands dirty preparing a jar to propagate more plants. Photo: Rachel Barry. Eleanor Barry is armed and ready to dig new flora homes. Photo: Rachel Barry. Joël Dunn and Jonathon Quaken from Landcare (far right) with members of Stroud Junior Landcare. Photo: Rachel Barry. More plants go into the ground. Photo: […]
VIEW Club hears tales from Kokoda Track on Remembrance Day
Wayne at one end of the Kokoda Track. Photo: Wayne Cooper. A glimpse at just how rugged the Kokoda Track gets. Photo: Wayne Cooper. REMEMBRANCE Day was marked by the Myall River VIEW Club’s penultimate meeting of the year with a special guest speaker, Wayne Cooper. Wayne shared his experiences and impressions of walking the […]
Salvos call on the community’s Christmas spirit to help the needy
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 Mason farewelled after 25 years at Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Preschool
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 […]
Salvation Army accepting donations to Christmas Toy Drive Appeal
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 […]
Local groups gain mental health first aid skills
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 […]
Emergency rescue after fire onboard yacht
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 […]
Tea Gardens Hotel donates to local charities
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 remembers the fallen
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 […]
