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Quad bike standards saving lives as crackdown urged

FARMERS, their families and workers are returning home safely after a day on the land due to stronger quad bike safety standards, but tougher enforcement could save even more lives. Quad bikes have long been a leading cause of deaths on farms, with 10 fatalities in 2024 and 46 reports of injuries, according to Farmsafe […]

Gloucester District

Pod housing available for flood-affected farmers

ELIGIBLE primary producers impacted by the May floods can now apply for a “self-contained pod” on their property. Offered by the NSW Reconstruction Authority and the Commonwealth Government, the pods are designed for use in rural environments, and are equipped with generators and water tanks, allowing them to operate independently of existing utilities and infrastructure. […]

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Digital readiness workshop on offer in Stroud

A FREE digital readiness workshop will be held in Stroud in September, through a collaboration between nbn, MidCoast Council and The Business Centre Newcastle. The workshop is suited to small businesses seeking ways to enhance their digital skills and capabilities. Workshops are designed to provide small business owners with expert guidance and practical advice on […]

Regional

MPs call for new disaster declaration

THE Members for Lyne, Myall Lakes and Upper Hunter are calling on the state and federal governments to declare last weekend’s flooding across the region as an additional disaster event, enabling affected landholders and primary producers to access further support. With farms and paddocks across the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions once again inundated, […]

Gloucester District

Date set for planned Thunderbolts Way reopening

THUNDERBOLTS Way is set for reopening on Monday 11 August, according to a statement from MidCoast Council. The main highway that connects the MidCoast with the New England region has been closed since the devastating May floods. Council crews have been working tirelessly over the past two months to repair extensive flood damage on the […]

Regional

Torrential rain returns for the start of August

‘Lake Monterra’ in Hawks Nest, where floodwaters cannot drain away. Yaccaba Headland vanishes behind the southerly front, seen from the Winda Woppa Erosion Zone. Tree damage in North Arm Cove after a wild night of rain and winds on 3 August. Photo: Stroud SES. Bucketts Way road surface damage on 2 August. Photo: Stroud SES. […]

Community, School

Community comes together for a fundraising movie night at St Joseph’s

FIFTY-FIVE people gathered for a fun-filled movie night fundraiser for St Joseph’s Primary School on Saturday, 26 July. The event, which was open to the whole community, offered an opportunity for families to come together in support of the school. Attendees enjoyed a screening of The Wild Robot while munching on popcorn, with plenty of […]

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State Government delivers funding boost for Hunter projects

A NEW maritime facility will be built in Newcastle to attract servicing of international super yachts and new saleyards infrastructure will be delivered in Singleton. The State Government is investing $8.73 million into the two Hunter projects through its Regional Economic Development and Community Investment Program. With co-contributions from the two successful applicants, the projects […]

Community, Health

Loneliness Awareness Week

LONELINESS is recognised as an important public health issue, although it is something that is not often openly discussed. This week, 4-10 August, is Loneliness Awareness Week. “Loneliness Awareness Week shines a spotlight on the shared experience of loneliness and calls on all Australians, including individuals, communities, workplaces, education and government to take action to […]

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Greening our City program expanded to the Hunter

HUNTER region councils can now apply for a share of $10 million to plant trees, shrubs, and native vegetation in parks, plazas, and other public spaces. The funding comes due to an expansion of the “Greening Our City” program beyond Greater Sydney for the first time. “The program is designed to increase tree planting, which […]