Past Articles
by janiner
News Thank you and congratulations to the YESS Committee, organisers of the Australia Day event at Heros Beach. There was a large crowd and we had a wonderful day. The weather ...
by dougk
Report "Councils" became a key topic at the recently-held January meeting of the Pindimar Bundabah Community Association (PBCA). Following discussions, the meeting resolved to investigate further whether a change of Council ...
by mareli121
Invitation Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday 4th of March - 8am to 10am. Looking for experienced and new Volunteers.... Yes, we will be looking forward to Clean Up North ...
by dougk
The jumbo-sized puzzle below completes the trilogy of Cove Holiday Cryptic Crossword Puzzles. This time round, many of the clues and/or answers have a bit of Australian flavour. If you can't quite get to grips with cryptic crosswords then cruciverbalist (crossword setter) David Astle has written some books that might help. Here is my 2011 review of his first.
by dougk
Information MidCoast Council wants our feedback on their Draft Community Strategic Plan - Vision and Values. And we need to let them know what we think.This draft document tells us that ...
by janiner
Report We have had a pair of nesting herons for most of January. In breeding season the adult birds have plumes on their back, breast, neck and nape. The nest is ...
by dougk
Rant What has happened to the money previously allocated for infrastructure in the Cove? That is the mystery! And it is a timely question after a week of storms with drains ...
by dougk
Invitation Casuarina Park's "Friends of Casuarina" have been doing some landscaping work this week - including new plantings. It was surprising how dry and rock-hard the soil was just a few ...
by janiner
News The Cove experienced storms on both Monday and Tuesday evenings. The first storm hit just before 8pm and came from the northwest in a line from the Barrington Tops area ...
by janiner
Information The Cove had some minor flooding this week. It coincided with the summer king tide, which this year was higher than normal. Spring tides occur every fortnight and roughly coincide ...
by dougk
It seems that 2017 had a daily constitutional crisis of one sort or another all year. Divert your mind if you can and cross swords with the New Year's Cove Jumbo Cryptic. It is full of happenings and people that have made the news both locally and beyond in 2017 plus much more that is sure to puzzle everyone! Let us know if you manage to solve it!
by sirius
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 ...
by dougk
News Glenn Handford, only recently confirmed as MidCoast Council's General Manager, tendered his resignation at yesterday's Council Meeting (20 December). Glenn Handford is apparently leaving for a position in the private ...
by dougk
In the latest Ministerial reshuffle announced yesterday (19 December) our local Federal MP, Dr David Gillespie, has been allocated the role of Assistant Minister for Children and Families, part of ...
by garysylvaney
Report Big changes and opportunities lay ahead for your Association in 2018. The major programs achieved in recent years, especially 2017 are now the foundations upon which we must look to ...
by dougk
Information During a visit to North Arm Cove this afternoon local Federal MP, Dr David Gillespie, announced a Federal Stronger Communities Grant of $5000 for the Cove. This grant will provide ...
by dougk
Information With Parliamentary sittings over now for 2017, Federal MPs are able to return to their electorates and address local issues. Our Federal MP, Dr David Gillespie has arranged a visit ...
by garysylvaney
We hope you are able to join us this coming Saturday (9 December 10am) for the December meeting of the Residents Association. The agenda is attached below but first let me take this opportunity to introduce you to your executive committee for the next year.
by dougk
November 2017 has now passed us by, but sadly the frequently promised construction and sealing of The Esplanade East has again failed to materialise. But at least the ratepayers of ...
by sirius
Information 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 ...
by janiner
Information If you own a moored boat it might be a good idea to check it out for seagull nests. There is one boat near Water Street that has not one ...
by dougk
Karuah Pharmacy are throwing this party to signify1. Our brand new journey under new management - the changes we bring in to the pharmacy & the town, the products range ...
by susanc
Report Tennis Pizza Gatherings will continue on the first Saturday of the month as agreed at the AGM and General Meetings early in October. and Monday Social Tennis is open to ...