Dean Noble (KCC) and Barrie Isaac (Australia Day).
1st FEBRUARY, 2026 Please note that Wednesday Social is the only MUFTI day for Kew Mens Bowls. Bowls Australia approved attire (shirt with Bowls Australia Logo) must be worn on Friday and Saturday. Bowls Australia approved footwear is also required (a list of approved shoes is on our Notice Board). A special Australia Day Fun […]
DEAR News Of The Area FIRST the Federal Coalition blamed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the Bondi terror attack, highlighting how low politics has sunk. This couldn’t be better expressed than in the pre-Christmas newsletter of our Federal MP Alison Penfold who wrote in relation to anti-Semitism and hate speech legislation: “the failure of the […]
KAREN is concerned that her elderly mother, Mary, is lacking the ability to manage her affairs. Karen makes an appointment with a solicitor, with a view to drafting a Power of Attorney and an Appointment of Enduring Guardian for Mary. Karen is present at the appointment with the solicitor and she does most of the […]
Dear Jasminda, Kids on e-bikes are on the rise. How do we share the road safely with them? Hayley S. Dear Hayley, Having recently observed two young girls powering across a T-intersection on their e-bikes without looking left or right, and after conversations with friends who have similar stories, the safety issue you raise is […]
Local Landcare Volunteers.
Local Landcare Volunteers. Landcare Volunteers on one of their planting days. HASTINGS Landcare has been formally recognised in the NSW Parliament for its outstanding contribution to environmental protection, community education and volunteer engagement across the Hastings region. Local MP Robert Dwyer acknowledged the organisation during a parliamentary address, praising Hastings Landcare volunteers as a driving […]
THE iKew Visitor Information Centre was a hive of activity over the summer holidays, due to the dedication of its volunteer team, who worked tirelessly to support travellers and visitors to the Mid North Coast. A major highlight of the season was the centre’s continued involvement in the Driver Reviver program. Throughout the summer holiday […]
MEMBER for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp are calling on the Minns Government to urgently double the Small Business Recovery Grant from $25,000 to $50,000. They say Labor has failed communities affected by the March 2025 floods, by allowing the deadline for recovery grants to pass without delivering the support […]
Girl Guides in 1965. Photo: www.wagggs.org.
WORLD Thinking Day will mark its 100 year milestone when Girl Guides celebrate the occasion on 22 February with a Come and Try event at Bruce Porter Reserve, Laurieton, from 9am to 1pm. For 100 years, World Thinking Day has united Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the globe in a shared celebration of friendship, […]
EVERY Monday, a friendly group of six local ladies meet at Camden Haven Community College under the guidance of teacher Kylie Brittliffe, for lessons in foundation skills and learning, calling themselves ‘The Fabulous Afternoon Group’. Birthdays and personal achievements are eagerly anticipated and celebrated, with two of the members proud, champion ten-pin bowlers who have […]
Penny and Geoff Peak. Penny and Geoff on their wedding day. WHEN automotive secretary Penny Peak attended her first ever car rally in Sydney and met engineer Geoff, little did she know that they would get married and go on to celebrate 60 years of happiness last month. The devoted couple, who are both 82, […]
