May 20, 2026
Steps taken to address fuel security
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Steps taken to address fuel security

THE NSW Government’s Investment Delivery Authority (IDA) will run a targeted Expression of Interest (EOI) round calling for major projects that safeguard the state against future global fuel supply shocks. The EOI will focus on commercial-scale projects valued at $100 million or more that would directly improve fuel security, including: ● fuel storage and distribution […]

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Community invited to support SES with Wear Orange Wednesday Members of Dungog and Stroud SES Units. Photo: Dungog SES.
Community

Community invited to support SES with Wear Orange Wednesday

COMMUNITIES across the Dungog Shire are encouraged to wear orange today (20 May) as part of Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day), showing support for the more than 11,000 NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers who respond to floods, storms and other emergencies across the state. In the past year alone, NSW SES volunteers contributed almost […]

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NSW Farmers: Farmers confidence ‘plummets’ amid cost crisis
Dungog Shire

NSW Farmers: Farmers confidence ‘plummets’ amid cost crisis

NSW FARMERS is warning state and federal governments must urgently respond to an acute cost-of-production shock with new data showing spikes in fuel and fertiliser prices caused by global shortages have slashed confidence. The latest NSW Farmers Farm Business Sentiment Survey suggests 80 percent price increases for fuel and fertiliser have flowed through to freight […]

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Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals The federal government has continued back its budget tax reforms despite opposition criticism. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS.
Regional

Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals

A ROW has broken out over the cost of cutting taxes for millions of Australians as Labor and the opposition try to sell rival economic plans to voters. After a week dominated by the state of the nation’s finances, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused the opposition of failing to properly price its plan to bake […]

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Fuel transparency differing between regions NSW Fair Trading’s compliance inspections have taken place across the state. Photo: NSW Government.
Government

Fuel transparency differing between regions

THE NSW Government’s ongoing FuelCheck inspection program has revealed which regions across the state have the best and worst compliance rates for price transparency. While approximately half of all inspections have taken place outside of Sydney, around 70 percent of all fines have been issued in regional NSW. The Central Coast comes out on top […]

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Farmers urged to act early on feral pig control Feral pigs are highly adaptable and reproduce rapidly, making ongoing control essential.
Local News

Farmers urged to act early on feral pig control

WITH dry seasonal conditions being experienced in many parts of the region, Hunter Local Land Services (LLS) is urging producers to act early on feral pig control. As feed and water become limited, feral pigs are concentrating around remaining resources, increasing the risk of damage to crops, pastures and infrastructure, and putting additional pressure on […]

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33rd running of the Jaguar Mountain Rally Historic Jaguars in a previous Jaguar Mountain Rally. Photos: supplied.
Sport

33rd running of the Jaguar Mountain Rally

Historic Jaguars in a previous Jaguar Mountain Rally. Photos: supplied. Historic Jaguars in a previous Jaguar Mountain Rally. Photos: supplied. Historic Jaguars in a previous Jaguar Mountain Rally. Photos: supplied. THE 33rd running of the Jaguar Mountain Rally will travel through the Hunter region over the weekend. This year’s rally starts from the Sir Francis […]

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Paterson Golf Club
Sport Results

Paterson Golf Club

SATURDAY 9TH MAY INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD FIELD | 35 members & 1 visitor. DIV 1 (<15) | Winner Clinton Bridge (11) 35 Points, Runner Up Michael Shanley (15) 33 Points, 3rd Place Robert Richardson (12) 33 Points DIV 2 (16-36) | Winner Greg Kellner (19) 34 Points, Runner Up Thomas Isbester (36) 34 Points, 3rd Place […]

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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, I find there are times during my working day when I lack energy or wonder at the futility of an office job. How do I keep my momentum going for the next 45 years? Melissa W. Dear Melissa, I had some general ideas for you and was about to start composing my response […]

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Zonta launches online club for regional and rural members An online meeting of the Zonta e-Club of NSW and ACT.
Community

Zonta launches online club for regional and rural members

THE Zonta e-Club of NSW and ACT has been established as a new online branch of Zonta International, a global organisation with over 100 years of history. The small but growing group is looking for others who want to help build an effective online advocacy community focused on key issues affecting women and girls. This […]

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