Great Lakes Council has completed work to reconstruct a 650 metre length of The Lakes Way through the village of Bungwahl. “Significant improvements to the road width, drainage and pavement condition have been made,” said Council’s Director of Engineering Services, Mr Ron Hartley. Improvements were also made to the intersection of Seal Rocks Road with… click for more
prevent illegal driving within Smiths Lake exposed bed
Great Lakes Council and Marine Park officers need your help this summer to prevent illegal driving of vehicles on the delicate exposed bed of Smiths Lake by reporting any illegal acts you observe. Smiths Lake is an “Intermittently Closed and Open Coastal Lagoon” (ICOLL) and was opened to the ocean in September this year. The Lake… click for more
Pacific Palms Public School Fun Run for healthy food and exercise
It was reported in Myall Coast News in an earlier edition that Pacific Palms Public School were in training to participate in a Fun Run to raise money for sports equipment and to have an emphasis on healthy food and exercise. This Adidas School Fun Run happened in the last week of Term 3 and… click for more
The Lakes Way through Bungwahl, road reconstruction
Great Lakes Council is currently undertaking work to reconstruct a section of The Lakes Way through the village of Bungwahl. The work involves upgrading a 600m length of The Lakes Way with significant improvements to the road width, drainage, pavement condition and lighting. Mr Ron Hartley, Council’s Director of Engineering Services said, “Previously the road pavement… click for more
Over the limit on The Lakes Way
At about 8:30pm on Friday 11 September police observed a motor vehicle travelling in an easterly direction on the The Lakes Way Pacific Palms. Police turned and followed the vehicle which entered the car park of the Pacific Palms Recreation Club. The driver was subjected to a road side breath test which provided a positive result…. click for more
Boomerang Beach as part of the NSW Pro Surf Series
A new surfing event will be held for the next three years at Boomerang Beach as part of the NSW Pro Surf Series, which has been secured by the NSW Government. The event will be held on 1 – 3 March 2016 and promises to attract a world class line-up of surfers to the region. “This… click for more
Pacific Palms Public School in training for Fun Run
The students are in training mode at as they are preparing for a Fun Run on Friday 18 September. The Fun Run has been organised through the adidas School Fun Run program and will be run in conjunction with a week dedicated to fitness and eating healthy. The adidas Fun Run organises online fundraising and Pacific… click for more
Bungwahl Public School with the Kookaburra Kids
Some loud and strong voices were heard drifting from Bungwahl Public School on Friday 14 August as the students were rehearsing for their upcoming musical, Kookaburra Kids. It is the first time that this school has performed a musical in ten years and the children and staff are excited about presenting a very Australian performance. Kookaburra… click for more
Man asualted at Smiths Lake after road rage
Police from Bulahdelah are investigating two separate assault matters that occurred in the area over the past fortnight. On the 8 June 2015 a 56 year old man was assaulted and suffered minor injuries at his Smiths Lake home following what was believed to be a road rage incident earlier the same day. On the… click for more
Smith Lake couple ready for retirement lifestyle at Evermore Village
Margaret and Ken Atchison from Smiths Lake will move into Evermore Living’s new retirement village when the development is completed in September. Living at Evermore Retirement Village gives you all the comforts, attractions and activities of a luxury 5-star lifestyle resort. There is nothing like the reassurance of companionship, care and support in a community of… click for more