Join us for the release of the 2024 Report Card results on Saturday 7 December on the banks of the Lansdowne River. Dr Rebecca Swanson will reveal the latest findings of the health of our estuaries. Dr Bradley Henderson will present his cutting-edge research on the Manning River exploring mangrove ecosystems. Then it’s your turn to become the scientist! Learn to collect water quality samples and eDNA samples. A free breakfast will be provided. 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 16 –17 November. More
Older road users
Join us for a fun filled information session to help keep older people safe on the road. Service NSW will give tips on how to prepare for your driving test. On 25 November at Gloucester. More
Sustainability Centre
Come celebrate the newly completed MidCoast Sustainability Centre at the Tuncurry Waste Management Centre tomorrow 16 November! Enjoy free coffee, live DJ, tours and workshops. More
Assets phone survey
Survey company Micromex is conducting a phone survey from 18 November until 8 December. If you receive a call, you will be invited to answer questions about MidCoast public assets. More
Accounting for nature
Farmers and landholders are invited to an educational webinar on 19 November and field day on 20 November that may open up new economic opportunities for some properties. 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
Expression sessions
Dive deeper into the creative industries by joining the Expression Sessions – bespoke events designed by creatives including a dynamic panel discussion, artists talks, workshops and more.
Beats on the bank
Grab your tickets to the Beats on the Bank Festival 2024. This youth music festival is for 12 – 25 year olds on Friday 13 December in Taree. $5 entry includes free festival feed. 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
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
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
Speechie library talks
Local speech pathologists will hold informative talks at our libraries throughout November. The next talk will be at Harrington Library on 20 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 4 December. 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
Get your tickets for Dreams – Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show on Friday 22 November before they sell out. More
Weekend markets
Saturday 16 November: Garage Sale Trail, Bulahdelah Show, Rotary Book Shed, The Hub, Forster Farmer Sunday 17 November: Garage Sale Trail, Bulahdelah Show, Great Lakes Museum, Krambach Market. More
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