AUSTRALIA’S World Cup round-of-32 clash with Egypt is personal for some of the Socceroos’ stars, including attacker Connor Metcalfe. Connor Metcalfe has already had Egypt ruin one of his football dreams. So the Socceroos attacker has no plans of letting the north African nation bring Australia’s World Cup journey to an end. Australia’s senior international […]
Police call for public help to identify Clarence Town pub attackers
ANYONE with information that may assist police investigating an armed robbery at the Erringhi Hotel in Clarence Town earlier this month is urged to come forward. A 52-year-old man was assaulted by two men armed with a firearm and a baseball bat during the incident, which occurred before 6am on Thursday 4 June 2026. The […]
Paterson Golf Club
SATURDAY 20TH JUNE INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD & BOB MURPHY CUP 1ST ROUND FIELD | 34 members & 2 visitors. DIV 1 (<15) | Winner Greg Scott (7) 37 Points, Runner Up Paul Geddes (5) 37 Points DIV 2 (16-36) | Winner Nathan Mudd (20) [Hunter Valley] 37 Points, Runner Up Greg Kellner (19) 36 Points 2026 […]
‘On The Couch’ With Jasminda: Justice meets Machievellian workplace manipulator
DEAR Jasminda, There is a person in my workplace who is charming to colleagues, but then stabs them in the back at the first opportunity. He spreads rumours, pits people against each other, tells outright lies and turns on anyone who doesn’t agree with him. I love the job, but can’t stand the environment he’s […]
Upper Hunter Hidden Treasures revealed
SIX Upper Hunter electorate women are among the 80 outstanding regional women volunteers named on the 2025 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll. In his State Matters newsletter, Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell congratulated Winifred Wilson of Limeburners Creek, Rosslyn Sherlock from Lorn, Singleton’s Lyn MacBain, Carol Johnstone from Clarence Town, Joan Hart of Bolwarra and Dungog’s […]
Minns Government to help ease cost of living pressures for patients in regional, rural, and remote areas with $71.7 million additional support
THE Minns Labor Government has committed an additional $71.7 million in the 2026-27 NSW Budget to help regional, rural and remote patients access specialist healthcare through the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS). The funding boost aims to ease cost-of-living pressures for patients and families who must travel long distances for medical treatment […]
Strangler vine struck down by working bee
Members of the working bee battle the invasive strangler vine, Claw Creeper. Photos: submitted Members of the working bee battle the invasive strangler vine, Claw Creeper. Photos: submitted RIVER sheoaks and weeping lilly pilly that are hundreds of years old are being strangled by the rapidly growing and highly invasive Claw Creeper growing along the […]
New Paterson community gathering place
MEMBERS of the Paterson community gathered recently to celebrate the launch of the Paterson Hub & Harvest, a new community space designed to bring people together, build local connections, support volunteering, and strengthen community resilience. The launch was attended by representatives from across the region, including Dungog mayor Digby Rayward, Councillor Fred Patton, and Stephanie […]
Printed Edition 24 JUNE 2026
Professor Tim Roberts and volunteer Louise Watterson soil sampling to compare DNA and understand how healthy ecosystems function. Photo: Supplied.
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens secures major grant for groundbreaking fungi DNA research
The fungi project is expected to reveal hundreds of Hunter Region fungal species that are currently undocumented. Photo: Supplied. Professor Tim Roberts and volunteer Louise Watterson soil sampling to compare DNA and understand how healthy ecosystems function. Photo: Supplied. THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens has secured a significant $148,984 grant from the NSW Government’s Environmental […]
