The Bucketts Way/Pacific Highway intersection.
A FORMER traffic engineer has expressed urgent safety concerns over two infamous highway intersections, describing the level of risk as “unacceptable”. As reported in NOTA on 21 January 2026, the NSW Government currently has no firm plans to fix the busy and dangerous Bucketts Way/Pacific Highway intersection in the foreseeable future. “Further investigations are underway […]
The Newcastle Yowies won the right to host the 2026 Koori Knockout. Photo: Kate Washington MP/FB.
RAYMOND Terrace has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Koori Knockout. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander football carnival is one of the biggest Indigenous gatherings in Australia. The event happens annually on the October long weekend, with this year consisting of four days of rugby league at King Park in Raymond Terrace. […]
SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD FIELD | 39 members DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner Shaun Heffernan (5) 41 Points, Runner Up Greg Scott (6) 40 Points, 3rd Place Timothy Kiem (9) 37 Points DIVISION 2 (16-36) | Winner Michael Croucher (18) 39 Points, Runner Up Denis Crossman (19) 37 Points, 3rd Place Rodney Crossman (19) […]
FED up farmers and families facing poor regional, rural and remote mobile services are being encouraged to “keep complaining”. The latest report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) revealed an increase in complaints in NSW, with almost a quarter coming from regional areas. A total of 4,285 complaints were made by people in NSW, up […]
Buyers are once again looking to escape to the regions in search of a better value and quality of life. Photo: PMHC.
WITH the prospect of paying at least $1 million for a home in many of Australia’s capital cities, buyers are once again looking to escape to the country. The regional property market surged in the three months to January, outpacing the capitals, according to figures from data firm Cotality released on Wednesday. Dwelling values rose […]
DEAR Jasminda, HOW do we agree on a movie as a family? I’m so sick of scrolling through trying to locate a movie everyone will enjoy. Heather P. Dear Heather, You are right. Trying to find a movie that incorporates everyone’s interests is a nightmare. How is it possible, for example, to find a movie […]
Attendees at the CWA rooms.
MORE than 40 community members gathered at the Dungog CWA rooms the evening of 10 February, to celebrate the launch of the Dungog Community Development Action Plan, a document designed to guide the town’s future through locally driven ideas and initiatives. Hosted by the Dungog/Clarence Town CWA, the event highlighted the strength of community collaboration, […]
Council is concerned that reclassification into a single Regional NSW plan would undermine regional water security outcomes. Photo: Visit NSW.
DUNGOG Shire Council has endorsed a submission in response to the NSW Government’s response ‘A New Approach to Strategic Planning’ discussion paper. The paper proposes a revised three-tiered strategic planning framework and introduces seven statewide priorities to guide land use planning across NSW. According to the State Government, the proposed new framework aims to: ● […]
THE NSW Government is establishing a panel of caravan suppliers to deliver “At-Home Caravan Programs” for disaster recovery. Activated immediately after a disaster, the program will support the NSW Reconstruction Authority to provide temporary accommodation for residents who have lost their homes. The program will see caravans placed on impacted residents’ private property, allowing them […]
