(Back to front) Sarah Fulton, Barbara Mansfield, Milly Fulton and the rugs. (L-R) Georgia Morton, Barbara Mansfield and Revel Rejo. MINI Vinnies, St Joseph’s Primary School’s fundraising group, are organising their annual Winter Appeal – one of four fundraising events held each year. “We support a variety of charities,” said Georgia Morton, Year 6 Mini […]
Staff have worked with local contractors to use lightweight robotic mowers.
WITH some of the region’s sports fields still soggy after the recent floods, MidCoast Council has been trialling innovative ways to keep them maintained. Heavy equipment including tractors with slashers and zero-point mowers are usually used to keep growth under control, but the sheer weight of the machines causes damage to the playing surface. Instead, […]
FORESTRY Corporation is reminding residents to purchase firewood authorisations before collecting wood from State forests. Recent updates have been made to Forestry Corporation’s online firewood permit page. The conditions for firewood collection have also been updated and should be understood prior to entering State forests. The system now distinguishes some locations between pine and native […]
LOCAL Government NSW (LGNSW) is partnering with the state government to support councils in addressing the root causes of domestic, family, and sexual violence. The initiative is part of the NSW Government’s Pathways to Prevention Strategy, which aims to address the drivers of violence. Under the three-year primary prevention partnership, the state government will provide […]
Deb Cook, Jillian Carson and Anne Maggs.
THE Namoi CWA Group has generously supported the Gloucester CWA Evening Branch, providing a much-needed gift of $500 for businesses affected by recent flooding. The amount was immediately matched by local members. The combined total of $1000, will be distributed to several Gloucester businesses. “We want to let businesses know that we see their struggles […]
THERE were few surprises for the Hunter and little relief for businesses battling challenging economic conditions from a conservative NSW Budget handed down last week, according to the region’s peak business body. Business Hunter CEO Bob Hawes described Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s third budget as “anti-climactic for the Hunter”, with the big-ticket new investments having been […]
The seminars offer pilots of all experience levels the chance to refresh their knowledge.
THE Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is inviting pilots of all licence categories to attend an upcoming pilot safety seminar in Taree this weekend. Each year, CASA’s aviation safety advisors host free seminars across Australia to help pilots refresh their skills, enhance their knowledge, and improve flight safety. Effective communication is essential to flight safety, […]
THE NSW Government tabled the 2024 State of the Environment Report last week. Compiled by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), the report is published every three years. According to EPA CEO Tony Chappel, the 2024 report indicates that climate change is already a major factor impacting many environmental trends. “In 2021-22, greenhouse gas emissions […]
RAI CEO Liz Ritchie with her partner Tom, daughter Chloe, and dog Cricket at their new home in the Bega Valley.
NEW research has uncovered the immense potential of ‘working from home’ to regional Australia, with data capturing the nation’s growing desire to live in a regional setting but work in an urban one. A nationwide survey, commissioned by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), showed two-in-five city dwellers would consider a move to regional Australia, up […]
TEN new paramedic interns set to begin the on-road component of their 12-month internships in the Hunter region, taking their next steps towards becoming fully qualified paramedics. Four of the interns will be based in Hunter Zone 1, with the remaining six heading to Hunter Zone 2. Zone 1 is a smaller geographical area which […]
