YANCOAL has poured cold water on a suggestion that the Stratford mine might be an appropriate source of critical minerals. “Yancoal has no plans to pursue the extraction of critical minerals or REE (rare earth elements) from coal waste or to undertake any exploration for these commodities at the Stratford and Duralie sites,” a company […]
Work by Jan Clark. Photos: supplied. Work by Fiona Pfennigwerth. Work by Bronwyn Greive. JAN Clark, Bronwyn Greive, Fiona Pfennigwerth met while studying Natural History Illustration at the University of Newcastle. Their new exhibition “Natural Friends”, marks their first collaboration as a trio and their debut exhibition at the Gloucester Gallery. “Collaboration is less intimidating […]
A map of the proposed Hunter-Central Coast REZ. Image: EnergyCo.
PUBLIC hearings were held in Dubbo and Sydney last week as part of an Upper House inquiry into the impact of Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) on rural and regional communities and industries in New South Wales. The Sydney hearing featured a number of NSW Government agencies involved in REZs, including independent agencies such as the […]
GLOUCESTER region residents are questioning whether the money raised through the development of the Stratford Pumped Hydro and Solar Project will go to the community, or to MidCoast Council. Yancoal’s delayed response to community and agency submissions regarding the project can now be viewed on the NSW Planning Department’s portal, under the major projects section. […]
NEW SOUTH WALES has joined other states in following national advice to allow nurses and midwives to prescribe drugs for medical abortions, but experts say other barriers remain. While abortion is legal in all states and territories, it is not always accessible, particularly for women outside metropolitan areas. NSW will join the ACT, Queensland, South […]
Reviving long-promised nature law reforms are top of Murray Watt's to-do list. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch.
WITH a reputation as a savvy negotiator, Australia’s new environment minister will need all his political nous to navigate the competing interests in the politically fraught portfolio. Reviving long-promised nature law reforms are top of Murray Watt’s to-do list, but that will not be the only challenge of the gig. The fate of contentious resources […]
NSW AMBULANCE has welcomed eight new paramedics to the Hunter, following their official induction into the service. The new paramedics will be based across Hunter Zones 1 and 2, where they will begin 12-month on-road placements to consolidate their training. “We’re thrilled to welcome eight new paramedics to the Hunter – a boost that will […]
Tinonee Public School teacher Keryn Stone and students in the school’s gardening program with the new rainwater tank they purchased with a Water Wiser Grant.
APPLICATIONS are now open for MidCoast Council’s Water Wiser Grants. Schools, community groups and other eligible organisations can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to co-fund projects and activities that increase water conservation or sustainability through education, efficiency improvements or awareness-raising initiatives. Now in its second year, the program awarded more than $45,000 to […]
“OVER the past 40 years the share of votes going to independents and minor parties has risen in both state and federal elections,” the Australia Institute stated in a research article in October 2024. “In the 1980 federal election, the combined primary votes for minor parties and independents accounted for only eight percent.” At the […]
Gloucester VIEW Club members Vivien, Pat, Chris, Judy, Julie, Jenny, Bev, Marguerite and Judy. Photo: supplied.
VIEW clubs across Australia will celebrate 65 years of service in 2025, highlighting its lengthy commitment to improving the lives of children and young people through education. VIEW, which stands for Voice, Interests, and Education of Women, is a national women’s organisation founded by The Smith Family in 1960. The aim of VIEW is to […]
