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Article The Unexplained Returns! 31 October, 2023 Readers may remember an article I wrote in August describing a set of very odd and very large footprints Cove residents had discovered along the foreshore. The prints were huge...

Solar energy
Article Rewiring North Arm Cove 9 September, 2023 On behalf of our community, we have made an application to participate in the Rewiring Australia initiative, inspired and promoted by Australian/American engineer and entrepreneur, Saul Griffiths. To make this...

Alien print?
Article Are You Sleeping Soundly?? 21 August, 2023

Strange things happen in the wee hours. I bumped into a long-term NAC resident a week or so back and, in the conversation, he got out his phone and showed...


Article Too Entitled 9 December, 2022

Have you noticed? Everyone in a job today has a grand title - Vice-President, General Manager, Chief Executive Officer, Director, Executive Manager. Sometimes even the ‘real’ people (those that do...


Article Harmonograph 8 December, 2022

This first image was created on a harmonograph (second picture) which I built mainly out of bits and pieces in my garage. Fascinating to watch the device as the image...


Article Postal Pandemic 10 May, 2022

I ordered a book from Amazon Australia on April 22nd for a May 4th birthday present. It was received by Australia Post for shipping on April 28th with an expected...

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Article Update 4 - Fame Cove (and related) Infamy 23 April, 2022

In recent days we have been made aware of new developments concerning Mr Philip Dong Fang Lee – the owner of the Fame Cove property - and his wife, Xiaobei...


Article Just Another Day In North Arm Cove 24 March, 2022

NAC in the spotlight yet again. Mr Philip Dong Fang Lee, our famed Fame Cove neighbour, grabs the headlines: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-24/nsw-star-casino-gambler-spent-11… And Daniel Johns, Silverchair frontman, adds to the excitement: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-24/silverchair-frontman-daniel-john…...


Article Buyers Beware!! 7 January, 2022

There is evidence of what I think are deceptive, and possibly illegal, trade practices being conducted by Australian internet retailers. They are advertising for the sale of goods with delivery...


Article It's A Dangerous World! 6 January, 2022

Gardening this week. A risky pursuit I try to avoid at the best of times. Bitten by some cowardly little bastard thing hiding in the grass. The doctor thinks it...


Article Covid booster shots wait reduced 12 December, 2021

For your information, the wait period for a covid booster shot has been reduced from 6 months to 5 months. See: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-12/booster-shots-five-month-interva… A Christmas bonus maybe for some who are...


Article Sanderling Avenue Development 27 November, 2021

I expect that many people in our village will have watched the ABC For Corners program broadcast on November 8 which reported on the proposed $100-million development for at least...

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Article Update 3 - Fame Cove Infamy 21 October, 2021

This article from Len Yearsley For your information, below is a letter sent to Hon Matt Kean, Treasurer and Minister for Environment and Energy, on behalf of our Sub Committee...


Article Covid in the Cove 18 October, 2021

Attached (see below) from HNE Health for your information. Tony Hann


Article Update 2 - Fame Cove Infamy 30 September, 2021

Chanel 9 investigative reporter Josh Bavas spent 2 hours on Tuesday with NACCAi's Fame Cove Action Group team leader Len Yearsley in preparation for a Current Affair report on Fame...


Article Update - Fame Cove Infamy 24 September, 2021

Readers of this website will know that a small action group of local residents has, for some 15 years, been watching the steady environmental desecration of the 400-hectare farmland holding...

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Article Noisy News 12 August, 2021

We have been warned by the MCC to expect loud noises coming from the Fame Cove property next week. This could go on for some time and is part of...


Article Some Covid Clarification for Boaties and Roadies 10 August, 2021

Some more information for boaties and roadies in an attempt to clarify the Hunter lockdown situation from Len Yearsley. Len was advised by Charlie Dunkley, Waterways boating officer, that access...


Article Coronavirus Confusion 6 August, 2021

The current situation with the lockdown on our border has caused us some confusion. It used to be, and I think still is, that self-isolation is only required if you...


Article Fame Cove Developments 4 August, 2021

From Len Yearsley, Chairman, Fame Cove Sub Committee, NACCAi The NACCAi sub- committee met (2/8/2021) early this week. Midcoast Council officers Adam Matlawski, the Major Assessment & Regulatory Services Manager...


Article Anyone For Tennis? 11 July, 2021

The Tennis Club committee held a meeting last Thursday to discuss and resolve a few issues in preparation for the new financial year: The AGM will be held on August...


Article Land Valuation - Worth a Fight? 14 March, 2021

I wrote some notes on land valuation in an article on this site in June last year - https://northarmcove.nsw.au/generalinfo/more-land-valuation . At that time, the Valuer General was busy concluding the...

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Article NAC Development - too much, too little or just right? 8 February, 2021

We can imagine that early settlers came to the Cove and loved its isolation and back-to-nature character. We have heard that some later packed their bags when the streets were...


Article Current Affair on Fame Cove 2 22 October, 2020

For those of you who missed last night's Current Affair broadcast, this link is for you: https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/chinese-born-aussie-billionai… Tony Hann


Article Fame Cove - Who Cares? 30 August, 2020

A question was asked at Saturday’s residents’ meeting as to why NACCAi is involved in the developments at Fame Cove if they really have nothing to do with us and...


Article NAC Tennis Club AGM 25 August, 2020 Sixteen tennis club members assembled under the Hall shelter on Saturday for the Annual General Meeting. It was a cold and windy event but a sucess nonetheless with the re-election...

Article Are You Interested In Tennis? 18 August, 2020

The NAC Tennis Club AGM will be held under the Hall shelter at 3:00 pm this Saturday, Aug 22nd. If you are at all interested in playing tennis at any...


Article Tennis Meeting July 4th 11 July, 2020

Fourteen club members attended a tennis meeting held at the court last Saturday. Some of the main points of discussion were: Play - continues to be permitted under strict COVID...


Article More on Land Valuation 23 June, 2020

Some notes on land valuation: The council prepares its budget, then theoretically calculates the return from rates it requires to fulfil that budget. It spreads the rate charges out in...

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Article The Tennis Court Reopens 5 May, 2020

The MidCoast Council has given us the authority to reopen the tennis court using the Covid-19 guidelines set by Tennis NSW. This means we can now accept bookings for club...


Article Think Before You Ink 18 April, 2020

In the thirty years since the Internet arrived in Australia, it has moved from being a communications tool for Universities to becoming an integral part of daily life for most...

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Article MCC Closes All Council Operated Public Spaces 27 March, 2020

The Council issued the attached statement today. This instruction includes the use of the community tennis court. Tony Hann


Article Karuah Newsagency and Post Office 26 March, 2020

The proprietor, Jenny Webb, has asked us to note that she has been obliged to change her hours of service. The Post Office will be open from 9 am to...


Article The Tennis Court Is Closed 25 March, 2020

I have just listened on the ABC to a dozen or more medical people - nurses, doctors, specialists - plead with us to stay at home. They are in the...


Article COVID-19 and Tennis 24 March, 2020

The coronavirus threat has forced the NAC Tennis Club to consider the possiblity of closing the court as it is a place where people get together in a group. However...


Article Warning To WhatsApp Users 24 March, 2020

I have been advised: A video may be released tomorrow on WhatsApp called Martinelli. Don't open it. It hacks your phone and nothing will fix it. If you receive a...

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Article An Important Message From Our Karuah GP 17 March, 2020

From Dr Marguerite Hennes KARUAH MEDICAL CENTRE Asking for your co-operation With the current events and fear of pandemic, people need to know what to do. Let us work together...

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Article Tennis Coaching for Youngsters 5 March, 2020

The North Arm Cove Tennis Club has been offered the services of Chris Herden, a professional tennis coach. Chris is a former NSW ranked junior and a USA college representative...


Article GYRO! So when did you last play pickleball? 16 January, 2020

If you haven't yet, maybe you are missing out on what has been described as the fastest growing sport in the US. And there are already some 1500 players in...


Article Countdown to Get Your Racquet ON! 6 January, 2020

Don't forget! New Years resolutions have been made and must be honoured. To be more active. To get fitter. To get out and about. To drink much more and better...


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â–º tonyh's comments

Did you see the article in in: Media mangled messages
Thanks Bob. Just what we need in: MidCoast Council is seeking submissions on its draft open space and recreation strategy
Consider yourself lucky Doug. in: A flippin’ nuisance
Yes we have a soccer ball. in: WANTED... spare soccer ball
It's easy to believe that the in: GOOREENGI GATE INSTALLED BY COUNCIL
Our thanks to you Doug for in: 1788 and All That!
On behalf of our community, I in: Yallarwah Park exercise track grant – Stronger Country Communities Fund
This article has been amended in: Sanderling Avenue Development
Seehttps://www.domain.com.au in: Update - Fame Cove Infamy
Just to clarify, the savings in: Land Valuation - Worth a Fight?
See the final report of the in: RISKS TO LIFE WITHOUT A WATER BORNE EVACUATION OPTION FOR COVE RESIDENTS?
I wonder if the planning in: The Community Plan time frame has been extended
This link is useful if you in: More on Land Valuation
Apparently, sailing is in: You can still go Fishing
Thanks. Didn't know. TH in: Warning To WhatsApp Users
“……..previous/past leadership in: Enough is Enough - Please Stop
Reaction to change - but at a in: Real Change is Hard
"Recent water testing - - - in: Viney Creek Road - Update
I wonder if the lessee would in: Work Planned for Oyster Lease OL86/140
Judging by yesterday's in: Rain and wind no deterrent to Community Celebration
Since writing this article, I in: August 20th - An Historic Day
This is an amazing in: A Celebration of Community Achievement
This article by Lucy Macken in: Environmental vandalism triggers Council action
Doug - I saw the end result in: Success!
Contact details for protest in: Wanton vandalism. Destruction of one of Port Stephens most precious places
Sample protest letter in: Wanton vandalism. Destruction of one of Port Stephens most precious places
The comments made in this in: Lemon Tree Passage boating facilities
I was in the house and heard in: Deafening Silence after Deafening Explosion
We meet a person in the in: A man who gave much
It's interesting that the in: We need to complain more!

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