SKIES above Taree are set to roar back to life this November as the spectacular Barrington Coast Airshow returns, promising breathtaking aerial displays, family entertainment and a major boost for the MidCoast economy. MidCoast Council has once again partnered with Paul Bennet Airshows to bring the world-class event back to Taree Regional Airport on Saturday, […]
Aussie Hay Runners roll into Bulahdelah
The convoy in Bulahdelah. Utes in tow. Drivers enjoying their break. Lions Club president Judy Dixon (right) with Lions committee members. THE Bulahdelah Lions Club welcomed the Aussie Hay Runners to town on Friday, 26 June, providing fresh homemade sandwiches, cake and cold drinks for the volunteer convoy as it continued its journey delivering much-needed […]
Walking tracks and other amenities in NSW national parks will benefit from the funding. Photo: freepik
$130 million boost to make NSW national parks safer and more accessible for families
THE 2026 NSW Budget contains $130 million destined to improve visitor facilities and infrastructure across the state’s national parks network, helping meet growing demand for affordable outdoor recreation. The funding will support upgrades to walking tracks, campgrounds, picnic areas, amenities, lookouts, roads and visitor centres across NSW, while also improving accessibility and strengthening infrastructure against […]
Data suggest households have not pulled back on discretionary spending
AUSTRALIAN households continued to spend steadily in May, despite ongoing pressure from rising living costs. New figures from the National Australia Bank (NAB) show total consumer spending increased by 1.1 per cent during the month, recovering from a small decline in April. Compared to the same time last year, spending was up 6.5 per cent. […]
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Gloucester CWA members Sandy Tebett, Margery Phair, Kelly Boyer and Lisa Peterson with ‘Boy from Oz’ cast member, Jasper O’Keefe.
Jasper O’Keefe proving that you are never too young to follow your dreams
TWELVE-YEAR old Jasper O’Keefe has a work ethic second to none. As reported by News Of The Area, in April Jasper travelled with his sister, Remi, to Orlando where he competed in the International Cheer Union World Championships as part of Team Australia Youth Pom, and The Summit Championships held in early May. They were […]
Write Direction: Parking is a problem
I WAS stunned to read an online report, which has apparently been publicised on a TV channel’s news program, saying that A$1 billion is being frittered away each year by developers building unnecessary car parking spaces when constructing blocks of home units. A think tank known as the Grattan Institute has called for the ability […]
Dungog Shire its latest Roads and Infrastructure
Dungog Pool Filter Beds. Gresford Multipurpose Hall Flooring replacement. DUNGOG Shire Council has published its latest Roads and Infrastructure update on its Facebook page, outlining where crews will be working across the Shire during the week commencing 29 June as road, bridge and community infrastructure projects continue. Road rehabilitation work will continue on Cory Street […]
Best spots to land rock blackfish in Port Stephens
FROM recent reports black drummer, also known as rock blackfish, are keen to rumble off the rocks anywhere between Fingal and Rocky Point. Best baits include fresh or salted cunjevoi, or bread and prawns tossed into a bread berley trail. A 2/0 hook and just enough lead to get you into the strike zone, which […]
‘They ruined our dream’: Socceroos’ Egypt redemption
AUSTRALIA’S World Cup round-of-32 clash with Egypt is personal for some of the Socceroos’ stars, including attacker Connor Metcalfe. Connor Metcalfe has already had Egypt ruin one of his football dreams. So the Socceroos attacker has no plans of letting the north African nation bring Australia’s World Cup journey to an end. Australia’s senior international […]
