Vicki Mullins. Photo: Wendy Buswell. Carmel Spark, Susie Oldfield, Ariane Bell and Jeri McElroy. ARTISTS of Wallamba, a group of creatives from Nabiac and surrounding areas whose work includes ceramics, fibre art, acrylics, oils, mixed media, sculpture and jewellery, are exhibiting at the Gloucester Gallery.  Mixed media artist Ariane Bell said, “We love the Gloucester […]

MIDCOAST Council has placed a new draft Strategic Plan for Taree Regional Airport on public exhibition, inviting the community to help shape how the airport develops over the next decade. Community members, aviation users and industry stakeholders can review the draft and provide feedback until Friday, 13 March 2026. The plan sets out a long-term […]

BORN and bred in the Gloucester region, Dorothy’s memory bridges the town’s history and its present. Dorothy has lived through four floods and remembers the days of weekly dances. She also witnessed the building of the high school, two preschools, the scout hall, the Senior Citizen Centre, the hospital, the railway bridge, and the formation […]

THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting more than 2,700 Field Managers to help deliver the 2026 Census, providing job opportunities on the Mid North Coast. The roles form a critical part of the Census workforce, supporting communities across Australia to take part in one of the nation’s most important data collections. Field Managers […]

Gillian and William Maher receive their certificate. Photo: supplied. A young Adav family at the ceremony with Mayor Claire Pontin. Photo: supplied. MIDCOAST Council hosted its annual Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony, welcoming new Australian citizens from across the MidCoast community. The ceremony recognised the commitment made by participants as they formally became Australian citizens, marking […]

MIDCOAST Council recently reminded residents that keeping chemicals out of waterways starts with simple, everyday choices made at home. What runs off driveways, roads and hard surfaces does not disappear. It flows into stormwater drains and ends up in rivers, lakes and beaches, often without treatment. Council continues to encourage residents to be mindful of […]

Kayaking on the Wilson River was a popular activity. For some, it was all about balance. CANOEING, rock climbing and camel riding were just some of the sporting activities enjoyed by 436 Scouts and their leaders at Dungog Corroboree 2026. Converging on the town were groups from across the Hunter and Upper Hunter, as well […]

BRENDA McDonald has had to contend with ill health for most of her life.  When she was five, she contracted polio, though she recalls her symptoms were mild. At 13, she spent three months in hospital with thyroid problems, and at  22, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Since then, Brenda has faced cancer in various […]

BARRINGTON Hall will host the markets on Australia Day, bringing locals and visitors together for a morning of community, food and handmade goods. The Australia Day markets will run from 8.30am until 12.30pm at Barrington Hall, offering a wide range of stalls including cakes, woodwork, pickles, jams, candles, handicrafts and jewellery. Visitors can enjoy a […]

DOG owners tempted to leave their pet in the car when they run to the shops, will soon risk tougher penalties. The State Government is delivering on its election promise to review the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (POCTAA), flagging heavier fines and longer jail sentences. Minister for Agriculture, Regional and Western NSW, […]