Knights star inspires touch footballers at All Abilities Gala Day
NEWCASTLE Knights excitement machine Fletcher Sharp was popular with students when Tomaree High School hosted its fourth annual All Abilities Touch Football Carnival. The dynamic NRL back was a special guest at the Gala Day, which attracted schools from across the Hunter region, including Dungog High. Hunter River High School players produced skilful performances to […]
War on waste: more single-use plastics banished
PESKY plastic tags on loaves of bread, tiny soy sauce fish bottles and detachable bottle tops are all being binned by a state government battling a mounting rubbish crisis. The ambitious clean-up is part of an expanded ban by NSW coinciding with the start of National Recycling Week. The NSW Plastic Plan 2.0, will see […]
Flooded farms in need of fencing volunteers.
BlazeAid calls for volunteers to help rebuild fences destroyed in Mid North Coast floods
BLAZEAID is calling for volunteers to lend a hand rebuilding fences in communities still recovering from the devastating floods that hit the Mid North Coast earlier this year. A dedicated team is now based at Nabiac, working hard to restore fencing on local farms between Bulahdelah and Kempsey. BlazeAid Coordinator Lisa Abdoo said anyone can […]
OPINION: Reflections on the 1975 constitutional crisis
THE dismissal of the Whitlam Government in November 1975 highlighted the fragility of our parliamentary and constitutional system and the danger that, if the various constitutional norms that protect that system are ignored, the democratic system itself can be weakened. The real villains in the whole affair were two State Premiers who went against a […]
Supermoons are the closest to earth. Photo Greg Higgins.
Supermoon lights up Australian skies
Supermoons are the closest to earth. Photo Greg Higgins. The moon was 30 percent brighter than normal. Photo: Sis Higgins. SKYWATCHERS across the region looked to the heavens last Tuesday night as the biggest and brightest moon of 2025 rose over the horizon. Amateur astronomer Dennis Hughes explained to News Of The Area why the […]
The fibre break impacted Optus customers in Port Stephens, Maitland and surrounding areas. Photo: Optus.
Investigation into damaged Optus tower
AN investigation is underway in relation to an Optus communications tower being damaged at Hexham. About 3.15pm on Wednesday 5 November, officers from Newcastle City Police District responded to reports of a communications tower situated along Maitland Road being maliciously damaged. The fibre break impacted Optus customers in Port Stephens, Maitland and surrounding areas. Mobile […]
Local Health District team receives mental health services award for supporting farmers’ wellbeing
THE Hunter New England Local Health District team has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to health care at the 2025 NSW Health Awards. The annual event celebrates the dedication, kindness, innovation and achievements of those who make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of their communities. “I’m incredibly proud to celebrate the […]
Tocal students competing at the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza.
Tocal students lead the way at Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza
Tocal students competing at the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza. Tocal students competing at the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza. Tocal students competing at the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza. Tocal students competing at the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza. STUDENTS from NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Tocal College have demonstrated their skills at the […]
Mandy Shumack and Isabell Seers on the gate, greeting everyone with a smile.
Numbers increase for the 130th Dungog Show
Mandy Shumack and Isabell Seers on the gate, greeting everyone with a smile. Jordan, Walt, Henry and Louis celebrated a win in the Junior pavilion events. Richelle Dorney raises dust in the campdraft yard. Bridie Hinton and Luke competed in Friday’s ring events Liz and Sarah and the Champion Pot Plant. CROWDS flocked from across […]
