THE recently-released annual report of the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Board reveals that 62 patients in the MidCoast Local Government Area had a first assessment for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) during the 12 months to 30 June 2025. Only six other local government areas had a greater number of first assessments, with the Central Coast […]
MIDCOAST Council will move forward with plans to build an off-river water storage in the Peg Leg Creek area, near Tinonee, following last Wednesday’s Council meeting. A report was presented to Council reviewing three possible sites for the new water storage, along with potential sizes and construction methods. Councillors unanimously endorsed the recommendation to build […]
MIDCOAST Council is finalising a contract to take over management of the Gloucester Holiday Park. According to a statement from Council, the existing lease for the park’s management lapsed in October 2019. The lease has continued on a month-by-month basis since then. “Council has considered various options for the future management of the park,” said […]
UPPER Hunter dog owners are being urged to be vigilant following four confirmed cases of canine parvovirus at Gloucester District Vets since Friday, 21 November. Parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentially fatal illness that primarily affects unvaccinated puppies and dogs. The virus is extremely resilient and can survive in the environment for many months […]
THE Gloucester Prostate Cancer Support Group will host a Q&A evening at the Gloucester Bowling Club on 27 November. Starting at 6:30pm, the event aims to spread awareness and information about prostate cancer, and follows a previous question and answer night focused on radiation treatment. According to the Cancer Institute of NSW, prostate cancer is […]
MIDCOAST Council’s audited financial statements and the auditor’s reports for the financial period ending 30 June 2025 are now available for community viewing. In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act, the statements will be on exhibition until Wednesday 26 November. At the Wednesday 19 November Ordinary Council meeting there will be a […]
MIDCOAST Council is offering personalised, on-site advice to builders, developers, and landowners to get effective erosion and sediment control measures in place on building sites. With ongoing construction and development across the MidCoast region, Council wants to improve local understanding of the importance of erosion and sediment control and support improvement of site management skills. […]
RESIDENTS are invited to take part in the online AusPlay survey, conducted by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), to help shape the future of outdoor spaces in our region. According to the latest AusPlay report (May 2025), Australians are moving away from traditional sports club activities. They are choosing to get active outdoors in parks, […]
LYNE’S Federal MP has announced her intention to provide a pre-Budget submission to the Federal Government’s Treasury Department to highlight community and infrastructure funding needs across the electorate. Alison Penfold MP said pre-budget submissions offer an opportunity to highlight local priorities for funding consideration in the 2026-27 federal budget. “The Albanese Government needs to hear […]
THREE leading builders based in the Hunter region have been ranked among the largest residential builders in the nation, according to the HIA-COLORBOND® steel Housing 100 Report for 2024/25. The annual report ranks Australia’s top 100 builders by the number of homes commenced. Leading the way with a total of 2,898 starts in 2024/25, NEX […]
