Past Articles
by dougk
Report Dear Community Members Recently I met with representatives from the various Cove community groups to review and discuss the issues that were first raised with me during the beginning of my work in the community. This process would allow me to ensure that I had in fact addressed ( in some shape or form, or where possible) the concerns that were raised. The outcome of this meeting did provide me with some positive feedback, and also provided me with a couple of a issues that were still of some concern. ...
by Annie44
Invitation LOOK OUT - THE "TEDDIES" HAVE TAKEN OVER THE BIGGEST MORNING TEA! Join them on Satuday 14 May from 10am to 1pm at the Community Hall. See the display of ...
by susanc
Report NORTH ARM COVE TENNIS CLUB MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETINGHeld outside the hall at 11 am on Saturday, 30 April 2016 PRESENT: S Carter, P and S Chappelow, P Freeman, N ...
by dougk
This week has seen action on two projects in the Cove. Work continues on implementation of the Protection Plan. This week saw the delivery of the storage unit for the ...
by dougk
News Greens Candidate for Lyne, Julie Lyford, will be the guest speaker at the June meeting of the Residents Association. Due to prior commitments Julie was unable to attend the April ...
by dougk
News Earlier today, Federal MP for Paterson, Bob Baldwin announced, via his facebook page, that he would not seek re-election at this year's Federal Poll. “After much consideration and serious deliberation ...
by dougk
News Submissions to the Public Enquiry into the proposed merger of Great Lakes with Greater Taree and Gloucester Councils closed earlier today (15 April). Great Lakes Council has now published its ...
by sirius
Rant Little more than a month after Clean Up Australia Day, someone has used the non-urban area around our village as a dumping ground for their unwanted rubbish. This appalling act ...
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by dougk
Report Grassroots democracy was the order of the day at the North Arm Cove Community Hall this morning (9 April) when a small but appreciative assembly of members and visitors discussed ...
by dougk
The next Federal Election could be as soon as 2 July.Some polls have the two-party-preferred 50-50.It is goodbye Paterson. Welcome to Lyne.Get yourself to our Community Hall, this Saturday 9 ...
by dougk
Report GLC's Community Engagement Meeting (Wednesday 30 March) focused almost entirely on the current proposals to merge GLC with Gloucester and Greater Taree councils. General Manager Glenn Handford stressed the significantly ...
by dougk
Information Nationals MP for the Electorate of Lyne, David Gillespie, attended the Great Lakes Council Community Engagement Meeting on Wednesday 30 March evening to make an announcement of 25 additional beds ...
by dougk
News The pre-Easter week may be short but that hasn't held back some feverish activity adjacent to the Community Centre.Tuesday morning we were still awaiting the concrete pour for the base ...
by dougk
Invitation In light of the significant developments regarding merger proposals, Great Lakes Council has issued a press release and brought forward its Community Information Session to 30 March. There is also a public enquiry being undertaken by the Chief Executive of the Office of Local Government delegate and the nearest meeting occurring as part of this enquiry will be held at Bulahdelah on 5 April.
by dougk
Report At its General Meeting held on 22 March Great Lakes Council adopted the following position on the proposed merger: Great Lakes Council has held a long term position to stand ...
by dougk
Dear Community2016 is certainly off to a flying start. I cannot believe how quick Australia Day has disappeared from my memory and that we are now staring down the barrel to the Easter festivities.I would imagine that most people in the community have noticed the activity over the past week in the Cove.
by dougk
Invitation We are now part of the Federal electorate of Lyne - tucked in very close to its southern extremity. The election may be on July 2. So who are our ...
by dougk
Information As a state "Major Project", NSW DPI and Huon are proposing to modify two related development approvals for finfish research and commercial aquaculture in floating sea cages. The aquaculture leases ...
by dougk
News After a brief delay due to yesterday's rain, further work on implementing the protection plan has swung into action at the Community Centre.
by dougk
News Just when we thought the matter of mergers was mute ...Just when the Community Centre was booked for a Septermber Council election ...Out comes the blender from the cupboard and ...
by dougk
Information Work commenced today (10 March) on clearing work along The Ridgeway towards the Fire Station. This work is the next stage of the implementation of the Community Protection Plan. Also ...
by dougk
Information Royal HaskoningDHV were the successful tenderers to undertake masterplanning studies for boating redevelopment initiatives in the Great Lakes region. The four studies that are included in this project cover: North ...
by tonyh
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We knew Sunday, March 6th was going to be a hot and humid day. A good one perhaps for the beach or an air-conditioned pub/restaurant/living room. Despite this, fourteen committed ...