Join us for National Recycling Week as we celebrate the newly completed MidCoast Sustainability Centre at the Tuncurry Waste Management Centre on Saturday 16 November! Enjoy a variety of free workshops and interactive activities designed to inspire and educate.With live DJ, free coffee, tours, workshops and garbage trucks to explore, there is something for all the family. Entry is free. Book your spot for:
Bees Wax Wrap Workshop
Build an insect hotel
Enhanced Vegetable Gardening with Limestone Permaculture
There is no general admission parking available on-site for the Barrington Coast Airshow. There are six free event parking areas in Taree with a free shuttle bus service. Plan your trip ahead. More
Development applications
We made 230 development determinations from 1 July to 30 September this year, representing millions of dollars in local investment. More
Power purchase agreement
We have secured a renewable electricity supply agreement with Iberdrola Australia through to the end of 2030 as part of a buyer’s group facilitating a power purchase agreement. More
Free food safety seminars
Local food business owners and their staff are encouraged to attend free food safety seminars on 25 November at Forster and 27 November at Gloucester. Bookings essential. More
All abilities colour run
Join us for an all abilities colour run at Taree on Saturday 7 December to celebrate International Day of People with a Disability. There will be a free BBQ and music by Ngarralinyi radio. Booking essential. More
Boat ramp safety trial
A safety trial will be in force from 1 December 2024 – 31 January 2025 at Forster’s Little Street ramp. Motorised watercraft cannot launch during daylight hours. See nearby ramps with better parking. More
Community planting day
Help Forest Heart with a community planting day at Red Head on Sunday 1 December. There will be a sausage sizzle and kids activities. Bookings required. More
Win a HoseLink hose reel
Go in the running to win one of five retractable hose reels. Just spot a water wiser sign, let us know where you saw it and what water conservation message was on it. Closes 16 November. More
Caravan towing workshop
Want to buy your dream van but haven’t got much experience with towing? Attend a free caravan towing workshop on Tuesday 19 November in Taree. Bookings essential. More
Garage sale trail
Get ready to buy, sell and reuse at garage sales across the MidCoast as Australia’s biggest secondhand treasure hunt comes to town on 9 – 10 and 16 –17 November. More
Speechie library talks
Local speech pathologists will hold informative talks at our libraries throughout November. The next talk will be at Wingham Library and Taree Library on 13 November. Bookings essential. More
Financial Statements
Council’s Annual Financial Statements and Auditor’s Reports for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 are now available. Have your say before 29 November. More
At the Gallery
Experience the three new exhibitions, Femme-Maison: Imagined Boundaries, Obsession and Aligned that feature the work of women artists, On exhibition until 16 November. More
At the MEC
It’s Student Election time at St Thomas College and Principal Sneers has said the successful candidate will help decide what to spend surplus school funds on. On show 14 November. More
Weekend markets
Saturday 9 November: Garage Sale Trail,Crystal Spirit Expo, Johns River Country, Gloucester Farmers. Sunday 10 November: Garage Sale Trail, Crystal Spirit Expo, Forster Town Park. More
How to contact Council
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