November 27, 2025
Paterson Golf Club
Sport Results

Paterson Golf Club

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 […]

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Stargazing: The secret star maps of moths Stargazing: The secret star maps of moths
Opinion

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 […]

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Gurmesh Singh wins NSW Nationals leadership after shock Saunders exit Newly elected NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh addresses the media.
Editor's Picks

Gurmesh Singh wins NSW Nationals leadership after shock Saunders exit

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 […]

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Pros and cons after Coalition’s decision to abandon Net Zero Locally-produced renewable energy, like solar power, benefits communities.
Local News

Pros and cons after Coalition’s decision to abandon Net Zero

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 […]

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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

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, […]

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Tocal College completes 31st cultural exchange with agricultural college in Japan The visit provided students with a unique opportunity to experience Australian agricultural education firsthand.
Local News

Tocal College completes 31st cultural exchange with agricultural college in Japan

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 […]

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Salvation Army accepting donations to Christmas Toy Drive Appeal The community is encouraged to give the gift of happiness.
Community

Salvation Army accepting donations to Christmas Toy Drive Appeal

DONATIONS for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive Appeal are now being accepted at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches until 12 December. The joint appeal has supported local families for nearly 40 years. Last year the community donated a record 7500 gifts through the branches. Salvation Army Auxiliary Lieutenant Bernie Muendel said the […]

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Council endorses strategic planning strategies for public exhibition Dungog Shire Council's Deputy Mayor Liam Ley, with Mayor Digby Rayward and Acting Director of Planning and Environment Jenny Webb.
Government

Council endorses strategic planning strategies for public exhibition

DUNGOG Shire Council has endorsed a suite of major strategic planning documents to be placed on public exhibition under the Commonwealth Government-funded Housing Support Program – Stream 1. The draft documents form the foundation of Council’s long-term growth management framework and have been developed to guide how the Shire will meet the NSW Government’s Housing […]

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