January 9, 2026
On the couch with Jasminda
Jasminda Advice

On the couch with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, There is only one New Year’s Resolution I have and that is to start doing some exercise. I know it’s good for me, but I detest physical activity. Now I’m in my mid-fifties, it hurts my joints and that just makes me feel worse. Do you have any suggestions? Evie H. Dear Evie, […]

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From the mayor’s desk: Cr Claire Pontin
From The Mayor's Desk

From the mayor’s desk: Cr Claire Pontin

Welcome to another year. For many residents, 2025 was a challenging and difficult 12 months, which saw our region endure the worst flood in recorded history in May, followed by devastating bushfires last month. The bushfire danger, unfortunately, has not yet abated, and I ask all residents to be prepared in case we have more […]

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From the Mayor’s desk: Cr Claire Pontin
From The Mayor's Desk

From the Mayor’s desk: Cr Claire Pontin

THAT time is upon us again. Christmas seems to sneak up on us a little quicker each year. As we approach the end of the year and families head off on holidays, I would just like to remind everyone to be safe, make sure you stop, revive, survive if you’re taking on a road trip […]

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From the Mayor’s desk: Cr Claire Pontin
From The Mayor's Desk

From the Mayor’s desk: Cr Claire Pontin

IT IS great to see the Wingham Cedar Party Creek Bridge opened to traffic from early this month. It was a $39 million project and a huge job. I urge MidCoast residents to take a weekend drive to Wingham, check out the new bridge and support this fantastic little town. The Wingham and surrounding communities […]

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Drawing clouds and coconuts: Why cartoonists never tire of the Pearly Gates and the Desert Island The Pearly Gates and the Desert Island are two of the most symbolic settings in the cartoon world.
Opinion

Drawing clouds and coconuts: Why cartoonists never tire of the Pearly Gates and the Desert Island

The Pearly Gates and the Desert Island are two of the most symbolic settings in the cartoon world. The Pearly Gates and the Desert Island are two of the most symbolic settings in the cartoon world. YOU would think that after decades, cartoonists would have wrung out every last drop of humour from two of […]

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From the Mayor’s Desk: Cr Claire Pontin
From The Mayor's Desk

From the Mayor’s Desk: Cr Claire Pontin

OUR community is still reeling from the devastating May floods and that struggle is likely to continue for years to come. But while we go through the process of rebuilding and applying for more funding and support from State and Federal levels, I would like to acknowledge the eight NSW Councils that sent us roads […]

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