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Article Port Stephens Writing competition
Dear writers I am pleased to inform you that the Port Stephens Literature Award is open for entries for 2023 . Please find details of the award below, and attached...
Article submission Local MP misses out
The turmoil in politics over the past week has led to some local disappointment. The Federal MP for Lyne, Dr David Gillespie's name was missing from the new Morrison Ministry...
Article submission Barrington Coast name retained
A large crowd of mostly perplexed MidCoast residents were present at Council's meeting on Wednesday 22 August. The vast majority of these residents were expressing their support for a recission...
Article Protection Plan Update
Mid Coast Bush Fire Management Committee is to install Community Protection Plan Interpretive Signs for Pindimar, Bundabah, Hawks Nest and North Arm Cove.
Article submission Pharmacy nominated for award
It is no surprise to hear that Karuah Pharmacy, with its always-friendly team led by Pharmacist Wilson Soh, has been nominated for a 2018 Hunter Small Business Award. The Karuah...
Article Local landmark up in flames
Dramatic scenes this evening (Tuesday 31 July) when a spectacular fire destroyed the building which is fondly known to locals as "The Rock". Intended as a theme park when it...
Article submission Non-urban land: A subtle variation
At an average rate of close to one per month, our local Council acquires North Arm Cove non-urban lots under Section 10A(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1993. The standard...
Article GreyFest 2018
GreyFest 2018 You are invited to join us at GreyFest (formerly the Grey & Thespian Mardi Gras) which is being held this year from 6-8th April. This year there are...
Article Tea Gardens drinking water OK: MidCoast Water
Brendan Guiney, Director Water Services of Midcoast Council (formerly Midcoast Water) has made the following official statement in relation to proposed activities being undertaken at Tea Gardens: In December 2017...
Article No Christmas Joy for Non-urban Owners
At the pre-Christmas Council meeting, a further thirteen North Arm Cove non-urban lots were acquired by Council in lieu of outstanding rates. As part of the same Council meeting, the...
Article submission Old Masters
November has certainly been a big month for sales of Old Masters. A Da Vinci painting sold at auction in New York for a mind-boggling $A591million. Closer to home, did...
Article submission Council's Capital Works Program update
You may not need a microscope but a magnifying glass is beneficial when searching for mentions of North Arm Cove in the Capital Works proposal presented to this week's Council...
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Article New volunteers needed for Residents Association Committee
With several of the current office bearers and committee members taking a break in this the Residents Association's 51st year, the Association is in need of several community-minded volunteers willing...