Successful book launch at Hallidays Point Library
	It was standing room only last Wednesday evening 18th November for the first ever book launch at Hallidays Point Library+.
	Community Notice - Koppin Yarrat Road Closure
	Council wishes to advise that road users that Koppin Yarrat Road is closed to all traffic due to hazardous road conditions until further notice.
	Summer Reading Club at Greater Taree Libraries
	It’s that time of year again when the sun is out, the water’s warm and school children across the Manning Valley are starting to wind down as school is drawing to an end for 2009.
	Bent on Food wins gold at State Tourism Awards
	Bent on Food has won gold in the Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services category at the NSW 2009 Tourism Awards held in Sydney on Thursday night.
	Community discussions begin regarding options for the future
	Greater Taree City Council is set to go back to the community for another round of discussion on the Manning Valley’s 20 year plan.
	Australia Day Youth Music Event
	Greater Taree City Council’s Youth Services and local youth music production group, ‘From the Ashes’ has been awarded $20,000 in grant funds to host a live music event in Queen Elizabeth Park on Australia Day 2010.
	2010 Australia Day Awards - A Call for Nominations
	Australia Day is only just around the corner and Council would like to remind the community that nominations are being called for worthy recipients to receive Australia Day awards.
	New Manning Valley tourism branding well received
	Manning Valley Tourism held a successful and very well attended partnership function on Tuesday night, 10 November where approximately 80 guests attended Club Taree for the launch of the new Manning Valley Tourism branding.
	Manning Express art exhibition
	An exhibition of outstanding artworks by State secondary students from years 7 to 12 from the local area will be on exhibition at Manning Regional Art Gallery from 12 November to 29 November.
	Council Supports National Recycling Week
	‘Recycle right’ is the message for National Recycling Week being celebrated on 9th – 15 November 2009.
	Greater Taree Libraries partner with Angus and Robertson
	Greater Taree City Libraries has formed a partnership with Angus and Robertson Taree that will ultimately benefit every book connoisseur in the Manning Valley.
	Tourism Function to Launch New Branding of the Manning Valley's Natural Assets
	Manning Valley Tourism is holding a partnership function on Tuesday the 10th November at Club Taree at 6.00pm to launch the new tourism branding campaign for the Manning Valley.
	Community Information Directory Update
	Greater Taree City Council is currently updating its Community Information database.
	Council Seeking Funding for Old Bar Road
	Greater Taree City Council is examining possible funding sources for the upgrading of the intersection of Old Bar Road and Warwiba Road, Old Bar following the two tragic accidents that occurred in September this year and last year.