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Australians warned to pay attention to superannuation paperwork

MILLIONS of Australians are putting their superannuation at risk by not following-through with proper, and legally binding, beneficiary paperwork, according to a nation-wide survey. Research conducted by Super Consumers Australia, an advocate for people on low and middle incomes in Australia’s superannuation system, shows that more than one in three Australians with super say they […]

Community

Celebrating volunteers on National Meals on Wheels Day

BUCKETTS Way Neighbourhood Group (BWNG) joined communities across Australia in celebrating National Meals on Wheels Day, hosting an afternoon tea to honour local volunteers on Wednesday, 27 August. National Meals on Wheels Day recognises the invaluable contribution of approximately 14,000 volunteers across Australia who deliver far more than meals – they bring connection, care, and […]

Business, Community

Matthew Rozynski, 9, is saving the planet one bottle at a time

FOR local nine-year-old Matthew Rozynski, recycling cans and bottles has become a passion. “I want to save the planet,” he told News Of The Area. Matthew, who has autism, is also using this passion to contribute to the local community. “When a child has autism, they become hyper-focused,” said Linda Rozynski, Matthew’s mother. “Saving the […]

Community, Government

Flood recovery grant applications to be processed quicker

THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]

Community, Health

Hunter hospitals rolling-out safe staffing in EDs

TWENTY-SEVEN more hospitals across NSW are rolling-out safe staffing levels in their emergency departments. In the broader Hunter region these include Manning Base Hospital, Maitland Hospital and John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. This brings to 40 the number of hospitals across the state that have started operating with safe staffing levels as a result of […]

Community, Event, School

Five Gloucester students planning a very different schoolies’ week

AFTER the stress of the Higher School Certificate (HSC), many Year 12 students are keen to head off to one of the well-known “schoolies” locations, such as the Gold Coast or Byron Bay. But five Gloucester High School students have chosen a less-trodden path for their 2025 end-of-school adventure. Selina Denyer, Sam Collie, Xavier Soupidis, […]

Community, Government, Health

Gloucester District Park’s roads get some overdue attention

The potholed road at the entrance to the park, before recent repairs. Repairs started within days of NOTA contacting MidCoast Council. GLOUCESTER residents have voiced growing concern over the deteriorating and dangerous condition of several roads within Gloucester District Park. The issue was most evident on the bitumen roadway leading from Thunderbolts […]

Community, Health

Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group celebrates staff achievements

BUCKETTS Way Neighbourhood Group (BWNG) recognised the hard work, dedication, and professional growth of its team members with a special Award Night at Club Gloucester, on Thursday, 7 August, coinciding with National Aged Care Workers Day. The evening brought together staff, trainees, volunteers and community members to honour the work undertaken by trainees and the […]

Community, Government, School

Exciting Vision for Gloucester High School

GLOUCESTER High School’s strategic improvement plans were on the agenda during a recent visit by Parliamentary Secretary for Trade and Small Business Emily Suvaal. Ms Suvaal MLC met Acting Principal Mik Wisely, the school’s captains and members of the community, to discuss future infrastructure investment. The visit was organised in collaboration with the Gloucester High […]

Business, Community

Funding program to support Gloucester Showground infrastructure upgrade

GLOUCESTER Agricultural Horticultural and Pastoral Association Incorporated has secured $36,000 from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership (CBP) program, with 2025 funding for the Upper Hunter Electorate announced last week. The funds will support the Gloucester Showground infrastructure upgrade, which will put existing overhead power lines underground and relocate a building to replace an unsafe […]