LANE Edwards has had a dominant year on the Australian bronc riding scene. In September, 21-year-old Lane was named the 2025 Rookie Xtreme Broncs Australia Champion by the Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA), after another strong showing at the Marrar Madness campdraft and rodeo in the NSW Riverina. “The weekend was special because grandparents Des […]
MAYOR Digby Rayward is seeking clarification from the NSW Government around the interpretation of new rules for subdivision works across riparian zones. At Council’s 26 November Extraordinary Meeting, Cr Rayward put forward a Mayoral Minute outlining his concerns regarding recent advice from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on the interpretation […]
MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions from next week on Stroud Hill Road at Cooreei Bridge, Dungog, for essential maintenance work. Transport for NSW is planning to start work to rehabilitate Cooreei Bridge in early 2026. In preparation for this, early work is being carried out including vegetation clearing and delivery of materials. This […]
SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD FIELD | 35 members & 3 visitors DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner Paul Geddes (9) 39 Points, Runner Up Michael Mirisch (13) 39 Points, 3rd Place Robert Richardson (14) 38 Points DIVISION 2 (16-36) | Winner Denis Crossman (20) 40 Points, Runner Up Greg Sainsbury (20) 40 Points, 3rd Place […]
Stargazing: The secret star maps of moths
ON a moonless night, when the world goes quiet and even the gum trees seem to hold their breath, something small is commuting through the darkness. Not a drone. Not a late-night bird. Just a moth, humble, silent, and roughly the size of your thumb flying with the confidence of a seasoned pilot. Inside that […]
Newly elected NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh addresses the media.
COFFS HARBOUR MP Gurmesh Singh has been elected as the new leader of the NSW Nationals, following the shock resignation of Dugald Saunders last week. It is the latest promotion for Mr Singh, a former macadamia and blueberry farmer from Woolgoolga, who was named Deputy Leader of the NSW National Party in June 2024. Mr […]
Locally-produced renewable energy, like solar power, benefits communities.
ALL sectors have weighed in on the Federal Coalition’s decision to abandon Net Zero by 2050. This major tool for combatting climate change involves balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere with the amount removed. Patrick Leyland, Chief Digital Officer at Populares and former Director of Digital Campaigns for the Australian Labor […]
DEAR Jasminda, FOR five years, I have been minding a friend’s dog (Minty) while they go on holidays. This is usually no problem; the dog and I get on very well. This time, though, I was left with instructions that Minty (who is 15) now eats breakfast at 4.30am and dinner at 3.00pm every day, […]
The visit provided students with a unique opportunity to experience Australian agricultural education firsthand.
The visit provided students with a unique opportunity to experience Australian agricultural education firsthand. The visit provided students with a unique opportunity to experience Australian agricultural education firsthand. The visit provided students with a unique opportunity to experience Australian agricultural education firsthand. TOCAL Agricultural College hosted 26 students and two staff from Japan’s Gifu Prefectural […]
