SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD FIELD | 34 members DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner David Bambach (9) 39 Points, Runner Up Jordan Wilkinson (6) 38 Points, 3rd Place Jarrod Roberts (14) 36 Points DIVISION 2 (16-36) | Winner Fred Cox (21) 39 Points, Runner Up Michael Cairney (25) 38 Points, 3rd Place Broc Hunt (16) […]
FEDERAL Member for Lyne Alison Penfold is encouraging not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding under the Australian Government’s 2025–26 Volunteer Grants Program, with expressions of interest now open. Volunteer Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to eligible community organisations that rely on volunteers. The program is designed to strengthen local volunteering by helping […]
DEAR Jasminda, I am doing a complete clean out of my home, but I can’t decide what to keep and what to cull. How do I make these decisions? Claudia D. Dear Claudia, I am the wrong person to ask about this. When I decide to clean my bedroom, I enter the zone of nostalgia. […]
Bridge Construction and Maintenance apprentice Maddi Ormsby. Photo: NSW Gov.
SEVENTY-ONE new apprentices and trainees are kicking off their careers at Transport for NSW worksites this month. From filling potholes to rebuilding flood‑damaged roads, planning major works and maintaining heavy vehicles, the new Roads Maintenance and Resilience recruits will join and support frontline teams strengthening the state’s transport network. Following group inductions in Wollongong, Newcastle […]
Port Authority of NSW Port Officer Tilley Murgatroyd. Photo: Port Authority of NSW.
HUNTER trainee Tilley Murgatroyd is taking her first steps into a maritime career as a Port Officer with Port Authority of NSW, after completing a hands-on traineeship delivered through a unique collaboration with Port of Newcastle and Svitzer. Through the Newcastle-based industry traineeship, Ms Murgatroyd rotated across towage, pilotage support, on-water safety and port operations, […]
Julie and Andrew Overton attended the international conference in Goa, India earlier this year. Photo: PCB.
PATERSON Community Builders (PCB) representatives Julie and Andrew Overton attended an international community-building conference in Goa, India from 27 to 30 January. “Goa’s cultural diversity, scenic environment and historical richness of being a Portuguese colony for over 450 years was a vibrant backdrop for the gathering focused on learning and community exchange,” they said in […]
One key source of program funds is the “Books & More” second hand bookshop on Dowling Street.
THE Mutual Bank has again committed funds to support the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program across the Dungog Shire. Following a $540 donation to the program in 2025, it has now been confirmed the Hunter-based bank will continue its support for 2026 and beyond. “Thanks to Maddi Beasley at our Dungog branch for securing $500 […]
A three-zone competition featuring teams from across the region has existed for decades.
A MAJOR shake-up may impact the way football competitions are delivered in the Hunter region. Newcastle Football has advised the neighbouring zones of Macquarie Football and Hunter Valley Football that it will not enter its clubs in Inter-District competitions in 2025. “Our clubs will feature in competitions solely within our zone,” Newcastle Football said in […]
