October 15, 2026

A ‘terrible starvation event’ is decimating NSW flying fox camps

A MASS starvation event is killing flying foxes across large tracts of NSW. Residents across the state are taking to...

Proposed changes in Paterson and Vacy communities

Vacy Bridge, heading toward Gresford. Vacy Bridge, heading into Vacy toward Paterson. Paterson tree, opposite Paterson...

Champion bare-knuckle boxer ‘Paddy’ Slavin, Vacy’s famous son

Shaping up: Vacy’s ‘Paddy’ Slavin was a world champion bare-knuckle boxing champion. Photo: Supplied by Cameron Archer...

Grants open for applications from charities and not-for-profits

CHARITIES and not-for-profit organisations in regional NSW with inspiring ideas are encouraged to apply for financial...

Crushing reality of illegal e-bikes

E-BIKE riders have been issued the following warning: if an illegal e-bike is located and confiscated by NSW Police, it...

Dungog’s palliative care volunteers are there through the toughest of times

“WE’RE just people who care about locals going through a difficult time.” That’s how Annette O’Neill describes the...

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