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Article Picnic Tables at Heros Beach
Residents and friends are invited to vote for funding and installation of picnic tables at Heros Beach. Voting closes 15 August. Please vote on the NSW My Community website. Lets...
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Article Electricity Deal with Energy Australia saves residents on costly bills
We have had great feedback from residents who signed up for the Electricity Deal with Energy Australia. One residents saved more than $300 and another more than $100 on thier...
Article Vote for Picnic Tables at Heros Beach
NSW Community Funding Heros Beach Project A proposal for installation of picnic facilities at Heros Beach has been included in the approved projects for NSW community voting. Residents and friends...
Article Special Meeting Non Urban Residents 8 June
Meet with Non Urban Land Holders 10 am 8 June at the Hall Our non urban landholders have met with Council recently to discuss plans for the future. On the...
Article Residents Meeting 1 June to decide priorities
Residents Meeting 1 June What are our priorities for the Cove ? Mid Coast Council is working with communities on the works and planning that comes from the community. If...
Article What is planned for the Karuah Quarry?
The Ironstone Community Action Group (ICAG) Inc. is to hold a public meeting to voice concerns about a new hard rock quarry proposed for Karuah. VENUE: Karuah Community Hall, 2...
Article Open Morning NAC Community Garden
North Arm Cove Community Garden The Ridgeway. North Arm Cove Open Morning 10 am Wednesday June 26 or 10 am Saturday June 29 Book Early by email to Sue Anderson...
Article More of the same with MCC or a new way forward?
More of the same with MCC or a new way forward? We need a community plan. Next NACRA meeting 10.00 am 1 June 2019 A group of 5 NACRA members...
Article Next Nacra Meeting is on Saturday June 1
Due to the long weekend for the Queens Birthday falling on the 8 June we have brought the next meeting forward to the 1 June starting at 10 am at...
Article Electricity Deal for the Cove still open
Have you signed up for the North Arm Cove Residents Association Electricity Deal with Energy Australia? Energy Australia are still offering this deal to residents and an additional $50 bonus...
Article NAC Residemts Association
News for North Arm Cove Residents Minutes of the Meeting 6 April The minutes of the meeting held on the 6 April record that the Mid Coast Council is starting...
Article NACRA General Meeting 6 April 2019
NACRA is meeting on the first saturday of April, Saturday 5 April from 10 am. The position of Vice President is vacant and we are inviting members to act on...
Article Autumn is a good time to plant trees
Are you looking for plants for nature strips? Now that the weather is cooler it is a good time to plan for Autumn Planting. We have noticed more and more...
Article Power Deal Update
The North Arm Cove Power Deal is still open until 10 March. Residents interested in the power deal still have time to register. The deal proposed is the Secure Saver...
Article Minutes of recent NACRA Meetings
NACRA Meetings 50 residents attend the NACRA meeting on Saturday 9 February 2019. You can read the draft minutes below. The main item discussed was the deal on the table...
Article Changes to Tree Preservation Orders - an alternative
Changes to Tree Preservation Orders Update Mid Coast Environmental Group have put together a document which outlines key factors Council should consider in developing an environmental policy particularly in reference...
Article Electricity Deal for NAC Email address
We had the wrong email address for the power deal published in the last Cove News Please use nacrapower@northarmcove.nsw.au. Apologies to everyone. Futher information will be available at the next...
Article UPDATE on new logging laws proposed for North Coast
The recent letter I received from the DPI did not address all the concerns regarding the changes to Logging Laws. Logging law changes in NSW will lead to increased harvesting...
Article NACRA Meeting 9 February 2019
The next NACRA Meeting will be held on 9 Feb 2019. Starting at 10 am. NACRA is kicking off 2019 with some sucesses. 1. An electricity deal is being struck...
Article Proposal to List Port Stephens as a World Heritage Area
Support for the listing of Port Stephens area as a World Heritage Site is receiving interesting feedback. Meetings are to be scheduled by the Marine Parks Association for Tea Gardens...
Article Proposed Changes to Tree Controls
Mid Coast Council have voted to rescind tree protection orders at the September meeting 2018. Consultations have not been declared as yet and the current tree protection orders are still...
Article Changes to Logging Laws
The Director of Forestry has clarified changes to the Laws regarding logging. The use of timber for power stations is ruled out. The maintenance of habitat has been increased with...
Article Draft Minutes of the NACRA Meeting 15 December
Minutes of the NACRA Meeting 15 December 2018 Attached PDF File has all the details below I have listed some of the highlights. Electricity and Gas Group Buying Project -...
Article Proposed Development of Masters Site at Taree for MCC
Mid Coast Council is planning to invest $40 million in a new facility for offices and administration for the merged councils at Biripi Way Taree. In response to community requests...
Article Membership of North Arm Cove Residents Association
Old and new members are advised that the Membership Fees for NACRA are still only $10 per person. Payments can be either sent or delivered to NACRA Treasurerc/- 33 East...
Article Proposed Changes to Logging Laws to provide fuel for power stations
The following information is provided by the National Parks Association regarding changes to logging laws which if passed will create a major impact on forests in our area. 1. LOGGING...
Article North Arm Cove Residents Association Meeting 15 December
North Arm Cove Residents Association General Meeting 10 am 15 December 2018 at North Arm Cove Community Centre Note change of meeting date from the 8 December Agenda Items Reports...
Article Don't go and eat worms...feed them instead
North Arm Cove residents and locals from Tea Gardens and surrounds had their questions answered about compost and worm farms at Scraps to Soil gathering facilitated by Kirsten Banks from...
Article Melbourne Cup Day 6 November
There are still spaces available for Melbourne Cup. North Arm Cove Community Hall Committee are at it again for Melbourne Cup on Tuesday 11m - 3 pm. Games, Calcutta and...
Article Contacting NACRA
Contact numbers and email addresses for the NACRA Committee are below. Please copy the secretary into all correspondance. President: Jim Parnell - 0427800125 jim.parnell@icloud.com Vice President: Barry Young - 0148610188...
Article Halloween Pizza Night Saturday 27 October from 5 pm North Arm Cove Community Hall
Dust off your broom sticks, skeleton jump suits, Zombie wear, vampire teeth and bring some tricks, games, and scary food to share. Prizes for the scariest,Mother. Father Daughter Son Pet...
Article Gleny Rae Virus and the Playboys with Archer
Gleny Rae Virus and the Playboys with Archer. North Arm Cove Community Hall is supporting and promoting local musician Gleny Rae Virus and her top musician Playboys along with Archer...
Article Scraps to Soil Workshop coming to the Cove
Turn your kitchen scraps to soil that can be used in your garden. Workshop at North Arm Cove Community Garden $20 PER REGISTRATION TO RECEIVE COMPOST BIN OR WORM FARM...
Article Garden Group Self Assessment of Produce Comes up Trumps
Garden Product Stall at the North Arm Cove - Market Day Monday 11 June There is no doubt in the minds of the Garden members that the produce available for...
Article Noisy Corellas invade the Cove
North Arm Cove has been invaded by a large flock of the Little Corella. Vibrant, noisy, amusing birds that can be mistaken for White Cockatoos. They have pesky behavior, trimming...
Article Gleny Rae Virus Blue Grass Exposion
Gleny Rae and a band of hot mussos are coming to the Cove. Wednesday March 14 from 6 pm at the Hall. BYO food and drinks. Glyne Rae is a...
Article submission Keep up to date with the Manning Community News
The Manning Community News edited by Di Morrisey regularly publishes pithy and provocative articles on local news particularly the Mid North Coast Council. The latest newsletter articles on the Tea...
Article Open Morning in the Community Garden
We have been doing alot of work in the garden this year finishing the shed and making more pickers beds. Bill Mollar has lead the creation of a series of...
Article One Cow One Man One Planet Film
Port Stephens Seed Savers Film Night 7 pm Saturday 4 February North Arm Cove Hall Come along to a film by Peter Proctor on the success of bio dynamic farming...