September 1, 2026

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Revised wastewater strategy adopted by MidCoast Council The strategy provides a framework for managing approximately 13,000 septic systems.
Community

Revised wastewater strategy adopted by MidCoast Council

MIDCOAST Council has adopted a revised On-site Wastewater Management Strategy, providing a framework for managing approximately 13,000 septic systems across the region. The “Healthy Land, Healthy Water: MidCoast Council’s On-site Wastewater Management Strategy 2026-2031” outlines how Council will manage on-site wastewater systems, particularly in environmentally sensitive areas where poorly performing systems can impact public health, […]

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Trackwork on Hunter and North Coast railway lines
Local News

Trackwork on Hunter and North Coast railway lines

THE Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) will carry out maintenance and improvement works on the Hunter Valley and North Coast rail corridors this weekend to maintain safety and reliability. The works will take place between: – Telarah in New South Wales to Acacia Ridge in Queensland from 5:00am Saturday 16 May to 7:30pm Monday 18 […]

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Global eyes on the Upper Hunter as Mt Pleasant mine case hits the High Court MACH Energy sought to double the mine's output to 21 million tonnes per year and extend its life to 2048. Photo: MACH Energy.
Local News

Global eyes on the Upper Hunter as Mt Pleasant mine case hits the High Court

THE first ever climate change case to reach the High Court of Australia will be heard on Wednesday, 13 May. The landmark moment will set a national precedent on whether Australian planning authorities are legally required to consider the local climate impacts of fossil fuel project approvals. The case, MACH Energy Australia Pty Ltd v […]

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Change to opening hours at Stroud Customer Service Point Stroud Customer Service Point and Library.
Government

Change to opening hours at Stroud Customer Service Point

REDUCED operating hours at the Stroud Customer Service Point and Library were adopted at MidCoast Council’s 29 April meeting. The facility will now operate from Tuesday to Thursday, 9am to 12pm. The move comes after a three month trial and a community feedback period open from Tuesday 27 January to Monday 2 March 2026. The […]

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NSW moves to avert landfill crisis with new food recycling laws Pat Burrows explains the Community Garden’s composting method.
Business, Community, Government

NSW moves to avert landfill crisis with new food recycling laws

NEW Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) recycling requirements are coming into force. From 1 July, most large food businesses will have to recycle their food waste, with the aim of diverting it from landfill. The changes will also require all councils to provide household food waste recycling services from 2030. “Without action, NSW is […]

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Stroud Butchery’s Mathew Thompson named Apprentice of the Year
Community

Stroud Butchery’s Mathew Thompson named Apprentice of the Year

RISING talent Mathew Thompson has been crowned Apprentice of the Year at the prestigious 2026 World Butcher Wars, following an outstanding performance at Sydney Meatstock over the weekend. Competing in front of massive, energetic crowds at the Sydney Showgrounds, Mat demonstrated exceptional skill, precision and creativity in the butchery arena while proudly representing Stroud Butchery. […]

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Busy month for Gloucester’s two CWA branches Gloucester Evening Branch members with thespian’s Jo Cadden and Wendy Morris at ‘Twice the Drama’. Photo: supplied, Barbara Reichert.
Regional

Busy month for Gloucester’s two CWA branches

Gloucester Evening Branch members with thespian’s Jo Cadden and Wendy Morris at ‘Twice the Drama’. Photo: supplied, Barbara Reichert. Shayne Goode assisting some crafty kids. Photo: Anne Williamson. GLOUCESTER’S day and evening CWA branches have had a busy April. In the second week of the recent school holidays, Gloucester Branch again held a Kidz Crazy […]

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New disaster capability for the Mid North Coast SES volunteers check out the new High Clearance Vehicles.
Community

New disaster capability for the Mid North Coast

SES volunteers check out the new High Clearance Vehicles. SES volunteers check out the new High Clearance Vehicles. DISASTER response and recovery operations across NSW are being bolstered as the State Emergency Service (SES) delivers 11 new specialised High Clearance Vehicles (HCV), a combined investment of more than $11 million. “This investment brings our total […]

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Concern about climate change increasing in Hunter: poll
Local News

Concern about climate change increasing in Hunter: poll

SOME 30 percent of Hunter locals are more concerned about climate change than they were a year ago, a new poll has revealed. The polling of 302 Hunter residents, completed on 20 March, was part of a broader poll of 1,965 residents across key renewable energy zones. Renew Australia for All commissioned research firm 89 […]

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Bootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze Nationals MP Pat Conaghan wants a review of the alcohol excise. Photo: Pat Conaghan MP.
Local News

Bootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze

A SPATE of fire bombings could be just the beginning as concerns mount the tax system is driving a burgeoning alcohol black market putting lives and the budget bottom line at risk. Police have not confirmed whether illicit alcohol was behind 15 incidents at hospitality venues across inner Melbourne since 14 April, but the industry […]

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