April 17, 2026

Free fire safety visit could be the difference between life and death

LOCAL Ray Fitzgerald, who has been a firefighter with Gloucester Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) for 14 years, knows better...

Sydney to Grafton XPT service to resume this month

The XPT trains have been painted to reflect their history. The XPT trains have been painted to reflect their history...

Stargazing: Dreamtime

HAVE you ever wondered who the first astronomers were? What an interesting question. Astronomy is the oldest science...

Council hosting another series of Community Conversations

MIDCOAST Council is calling on residents, community groups, and business owners to attend the next round of “Community...

Maintaining clear access to water meters

MIDCOAST Council is asking residents to make life easier for its staff by maintaining clear access to water meters...

Top marks for sports uniform proposal to boost students’ physical activity

NEW research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children’s physical...

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