Renae Lamb. Photo: Stuart Marlin The TCI studio space. A CREATIVE arts hub in Newcastle (Muloobimba) is offering a First Nations Artist in Residence program, with applications now open for Hunter-based artists. On offer is a 12-month, rent-free studio residency at The Creator Incubator (TCI) in Hamilton North. TCI is a lively creative hub housing […]
Hunters would receive a bounty for killing invasive species like pigs, under a bill proposed in NSW. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS.
Animal advocates shoot down bill for enabling ‘yahoos’
ENVIRONMENTALISTS have opened fire on a bill which could pay recreational hunters for killing invasive pests, describing the plan as enabling a “fringe minority of men” to let loose. A bill before NSW parliament aims to establish a Conservation Hunting Authority, with debate in the upper house taking place on Wednesday. It would better enable […]
A full Hawks Nest Community Hall, with members of various volunteer and community service groups attending the Biggest Morning Tea 2025.
Wednesday Craft Group donates locally for Biggest Morning Tea
A full Hawks Nest Community Hall, with members of various volunteer and community service groups attending the Biggest Morning Tea 2025. Jan and Anne from the Free Clinic Bus. Major rescue and emergency services vehicles ready to take off when the rain worsened outside. Members of the RFS, SES, and Westpac Rescue Helicopter, recipient organisations […]
Tea Gardens community sends flood relief to residents of Mitchells Island
The flood recovery and distribution centre at Mitchells Island Hall. Hay bales were found strewn along the riverfront at Manning Point and adjacent to the Manning River. The final load of relief goods was sent up in Graham Ball’s big delivery truck. SPONTANEOUS outpourings of compassion and solidarity were behind Myall Coast efforts to bring […]
Praise for local Meals on Wheels volunteers
Meals on Wheels volunteers were thanked for their years of service Meals on Wheels is essential to keeping people fed and in social contact. VOLUNTEERS with the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Meals on Wheels service have been thanked in a special National Volunteers’ Week morning tea held at Hawks Nest Community Hall on Thursday 22 May. […]
Recovery continues after flooding event
THE NSW Government says it is “working around the clock” to help flood-affected communities get back on their feet following the recent severe weather event on the east coast. Service NSW Centres that were closed due to dangerous conditions, including in Taree, Wauchope, Kempsey and Port Macquarie, have now reopened, with the last centre resuming […]
Floods compound issues for Bulahdelah’s primary industries
BULAHDELAH’S primary industries have had a difficult year with the recent floods only adding to the stress being experienced by many businesses. A very wet summer leading into the recent East Coast Low and then almost immediately followed by flooding rains, has devastated many local businesses. Anthony Dorney, Managing Director of the Dorney Group Bulahdelah, […]
Authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the recent natural disaster through fake fundraising appeals. Photo: NSW SES.
Scamming behaviour tipped to spike following natural disaster
PREDATORY scammer activity is predicted to skyrocket in the wake of the recent rains and flood disasters. In the aftermath of severe flooding, the State Government is urging people to remain vigilant when donating to recovery efforts. As communities recover and rebuild, authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the situation through fake […]
Boat building celebrated in Tea Gardens
SOME years ago, the Family Research Group and the Historical Society were asked if we had any information on Mr Ivar Gronfors, who was thought to have lived in our area. We certainly did as Jan Winn’s grandfather had lived in a house that Mr Gronfors sold to him in 1915. On checking further we […]
Stroud Street in Bulahdelah remained flooded at its lowest point as of Sunday, while causeways further out were impassable through the week, cutting off Markwell.
Nerong and Bulahdelah suffer riverine flooding after heavy rains
Stroud Street in Bulahdelah remained flooded at its lowest point as of Sunday, while causeways further out were impassable through the week, cutting off Markwell. Nerong’s bus stop and Community Centre sit low near the marina, and remained under water on Sunday. Waterhen Park boat launch area at Nerong was under a few feet of […]
