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Police

Illegal, high-power e-bikes to be crushed in crackdown

POLICE will get extra powers to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes that officials say are fuelling anti-social behaviour. Mirroring a move made in WA, NSW Police will be able to crush non-compliant, high-powered e-bikes including so-called ‘fat bikes’ and other throttle-only devices. The move responded to a controversial social media video that showed a group […]

School

Schools across region come together to collaborate and celebrate

GLOUCESTER High School hosted Gloucester, Barrington, Stratford, Stroud Road and Stroud primary schools for a morning dedicated to fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and celebrating collective achievements within the public school community. Michael Wisely, Deputy Principal of Gloucester High School, set the tone for the gathering. “This morning brings us together to celebrate successes, look […]

Advertorials

BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Dungog Community Preschool solidifies success

DUNGOG Community Preschool continues to prepare for the growing needs and wants of the Dungog community. Over the past 18-months, the preschool has worked hard to advocate for today’s families and to secure a stronger future for the wider community. That work has delivered real results, including four successful grants, totalling $130,107, to invest in […]

Business

Wine and taxes: only one certainty for small producers

UNDER the shade of a weeping willow on the banks of a sparkling dam, wine lovers can look out across a sprawling national park while sipping chilled Chardonnay. Members of the Wombat Crossing Vineyard, in the heart of the NSW Hunter Valley wine region, can also stay in a cosy lodge with a fireplace, aptly […]

Local News

Record results for airport after introduction of international services

THE final quarter of 2025 delivered Newcastle Airport’s highest ever passenger results for any quarter. A total of 340,778 passengers travelled through the terminal in October, November and December, ending a successful year for the airport which included the completion of the expanded terminal and new direct flights to Bali, Perth and Hobart. December alone […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: legal e-bikes

DEAR News Of The Area, Thanks for Jasminda’s sensible response to the Kids on e-bikes question (NOTA, 4 February). Below is a description of a legal e-bike [from the State Government]. “In NSW, legal e-bikes (Pedalec) must have a maximum continuous motor output of 250 watts, with power cutting off at 25 km/h and only […]

Entertainment

Local artist shares love of rural life at Dungog By Design

DUNGOG By Design is presenting a collection of works by award-winning local artist Gaye Shield during the month of February. Based in Dungog, painting has been Gaye’s lifelong passion; she began at age 11 and has been exhibiting for over 30 years. Deeply inspired by the people, animals, and landscapes around her, her work often […]

Sport

Sharpe and I can share the field: Newcastle’s Smith

SANDON Smith is hopeful he and Fletcher Sharpe could both feature in the same starting Newcastle NRL team as Justin Holbrook rules out playing Sharpe from the newly-extended bench. The first-year Knights coach has not decided which man will partner star recruit Dylan Brown in the starting halves this year after both started the 28-18 […]

Printed Edition

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Sport Results

Paterson Golf Club

Last Man Standing Winner, Paul Monaghan (l) & Runner Up, Wayne Stedman (r). Divisional Stableford Winners, Timothy Kiem (l) & Ted Zawirski (r). SATURDAY 24TH JANUARY LAST MAN STANDING FIELD | 35 members LAST MAN STANDING – PLAYOFF | Winner Paul Monaghan (8) Play-Off Winner via Chip-Off, Runner Up Wayne Stedman (9) Eliminated 5th Play-Off […]