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Australian Government launches first national menopause and perimenopause awareness campaign

A NEW campaign has been launched to support Australian women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. Perimenopause and menopause affect women differently, with symptoms ranging from hot flushes and sleep disturbances to anxiety, brain fog and changes to mental health and wellbeing. The campaign aims to improve understanding, reduce stigma and help women access reliable health information […]

Opinion

Sex discrimination act debate continues

DEAR News Of The Area, SONJA Duncan’s letter in the of News Of The Area ‘Rights are not a zero-sum game’, (page 13, 3/6/26) gave me the impetus to re-play Alison Penfold’s recent speech to Parliament about her private members’ bill proposing changes to the sex discrimination act. I also re-read Ms Duncan’s letter a […]

Government, Regional

Five green stars for Newcastle Airport

WORLD Environment Day arrived with a major milestone for Newcastle Airport, with its Terminal Expansion becoming the first airport terminal in Australia to achieve a 5 Star Green Star Buildings ‘As Built’ certification. under ’s new rating tool. The certification, awarded by the Green Building Council of Australia,utilised its green-star rating tool to recognise the […]

Health

RSV virus can cause severe illness

As RSV Awareness Week draws to a close, the Australian Medical Association is urging Australians to speak with their GP about vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus. AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen said respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was not just a winter nuisance but could cause severe illness, hospitalisation and death. “This week is an important […]

Business, Regional

Clarence Town Community Builders launch Community Development Action Plan and workshop

CLARENCE Town residents are being encouraged to help shape the future of their community with the launch of the newly completed Community Development Action Plan. The Clarence Town Community Builders Task Team will officially unveil the plan at a community launch and interactive workshop on Thursday 18 June at the Clarence Town Bowling Club. Sacha […]

Local News

Don’t hook a fine when casting for trout

ALL NSW rivers and streams are now closed for trout fishing until the start of the October long weekend. The annual closure applies from the end of the June long weekend until the start of the October long weekend on Saturday, 3 October. The annual closure is designed to protect trout and other species during […]

Opinion

Help identify faces in old Dungog or Gloucester photo

Dear News Of The Area, I AM writing to ask whether your newspaper might be willing to publish an old family photograph in the hope that members of the community may be able to help identify some of the people pictured. The photograph is believed to include my husband’s great-grandfather, Robert Alexander Laurie, who was […]

Uncategorized

Stargazing: smartphone astronomy

WINTER astronomy in Australia comes with a bonus much of the world would envy: crisp, clear skies that seem polished overnight. Right now, in the Hunter and Mid North Coast, the heavens are putting on a dazzling performance. Tonight, step outside with me into your own backyard observatory. No ticket needed. Just curiosity. And here’s […]

Jasminda's Advice

Husband’s responsibility takes flight

Dear Jasminda, When I travel with my partner on a plane, he ignores the safety announcements and instead reads a book. I feel like if something goes wrong, I’m the only one who will be able to assist. Bettina L. Dear Bettina, I’ve come across a range of different travellers over the years. Because I […]

Government

Street Count shows homelessness across Hunter remains steady

NEW data suggests that rates of rough sleeping have remained steady across parts of the Hunter region in the past 12 months, while significant increases have been seen in the MidCoast local government area. Each year the NSW Government partners with local organisations across the state to complete “street counts” to provide a point-in-time count […]