Friday 6 February

VIEW THIS EMAIL IN YOUR BROWSER

Funding applications open

Applications for several funding opportunities are open until 13 March.

A total funding pool of over $235,000 is available to help support projects that will benefit the MidCoast community.

Last years funding rounds helped the deliver over 50 projects. Some of the supported projects included the Forster Main Beach Mural, the purchase of back up power supplies for 2 UHF base stations in Harrington, roof repairs for Cundletown Post Office (heritage building), NAIDOC events at Taree, Forster, Gloucester and Tea Gardens, Old Bar Beach Festival, Wingham Music Festival and more.

For more information and to apply, head to our Grants and Funding hub. 

Little Street Boat Ramp

The two-year trial to improve safety at Forster's Little Street boat ramp during summer months has ended. We now want to hear from users of the ramp and the swimming baths area. Head to our website and complete the short survey before Monday 9 March. 

Start your career with Council

A new batch of apprentices and trainees have been inducted and are beginning their exciting careers with MidCoast Council. Each year we provide people of all ages and backgrounds with the opportunity to kickstart their careers with opportunities available in a number of fields.

Roadworks at Nabiac and Old Bar

Sections of Wallanbah Road at Nabiac and Old Bar Road, Old Bar will undergo heavy patching over the coming weeks. Motorists should expect minor delays with traffic control in place.

Upcoming roadworks

Our fortnightly update is a guide to MidCoast Council roadworks and maintenance projects that are ongoing or scheduled to take place over the next two weeks. Drivers may experience minor traffic delays at some locations. 

Council meeting summary

Read a summary of the MidCoast Council meeting held on Wednesday 4 February. 

You can also view the agenda and video recoding online here.

Road Safety Workshops

We’re hosting a series of free workshops during March for motorcycle riders, caravanners and supervisors of learner drivers, designed to improve road safety and support better decision-making when out on the road.

NSW Seniors Fest

Discover your next passion with our jam-packed program of free activities to enjoy during the NSW Seniors Festival. It’s all part of the largest celebration for seniors in the southern hemisphere.

See what projects are currently open for feedback.

What’s on across the region

At the Gallery

Experience four new exhibitions now showing at the Manning Regional Art Gallery. House of Gold, Theatre & Threads, Diving Deep and Swallow the Rain.

Read more

Weekend markets

Saturday 7: Wingham Farmer's Markets, Real Food Markets, Gloucester Farmers Market. 

Sunday 8: Burrell Creek Hall Market, Krambach Village Market.
Read more

At the MEC

The Other Side of Me translates into dance the true story of a young Aboriginal man, born in the 1960s, adopted by a white English family and raised in a remote English countryside village.
Read more