DURING Dementia Action Week, organisers and health professionals are keen to bust one of the biggest fallacies – that memory loss is simply a part of getting older. The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) president Dr Rod Martin says people should not wait until they are certain something is wrong before seeking […]
The Newcastle-based 620 class Rail Motor is heading to Dungog to raise money to fight childhood dementia. Photo: Rail Motor Society Paterson.
The Newcastle-based 620 class Rail Motor is heading to Dungog to raise money to fight childhood dementia. Photo: Rail Motor Society Paterson. Expansive windows on 620 class Rail Motor trains offer passengers panoramic views. Photo: Rail Motor Society Paterson. DUNGOG shire residents have been invited to join a carriage-load of big-hearted Hunter Valley train lovers […]
Kalyn Ponga has declared there are more chapters to write in Newcastle’s revival story as the 2025 wooden spooners aim to upset Penrith to make the grand final. After Sunday’s drama-charged 12-10 win over the Warriors in Auckland, Newcastle’s Cinderella finals run will extend into another week with Justin Holbrook’s set to face Penrith in […]
Don’t try to eat bream without dry bread at hand. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke.
RECREATIONAL fishing is a funny game. It has evolved since my early days on the Tweed River into a monster industry that caters for all expectations. Fishing for me was such a simple thing. Time to go was when it was time for a feed. The extended family all lived under the one roof and […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE NSW Government’s proposed changes to bag limits for snapper and yellowtail kingfish should concern every recreational fisher in this state. Once again, recreational fishers appear to be the easiest target when the Government wants to be seen to be doing something about fish stocks. But where is the evidence […]
SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD FIELD | 32 members. DIV 1 (<15) | Winner David Bambach (7) 36 Points, Runner Up James Cowled (10) 36 Points, 3rd Place Timothy Kiem (9) 35 Points DIV 2 (16-36) | Winner Brian Wright (26) 38 Points, Runner Up Michael Cairney (21) 38 Points, 3rd Place Robert Radin (18) […]
WHEN astronauts eventually set foot on the Moon for months at a time, or establish the first human settlement on Mars, they’ll face a challenge that’s just as important as rockets and spacesuits: growing fresh food. Taking enough supplies from Earth simply isn’t practical for long missions, so future explorers will need thriving gardens millions […]
DEAR Jasminda, MY 18-year-old son is moving out of home. Can you give me some ideas for a gift to take to his share accommodation? He’s moving in with two mates. Kylie B. DEAR Kylie, MOVIING into a house with two mates is idyllic at first. Every day feels like a holiday. Hanging out on […]
CONTROVERSIAL ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws proposed by the NSW Opposition have been criticised for wrongly targeting vulnerable young people being used as tools by organised crime gangs. The NSW Coalition on Sunday pledged to make young offenders face tougher penalties within 100 days of winning government if it triumphs at the March state election. […]
