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Is it down? Strict rules for telcos that suffer outages

CONSUMERS must be told why their phone or internet service has been disconnected during major outages and when they can expect it to return under stricter telecommunication rules. Providers will also have to improve the way they deal with triple-zero outages under the regulations and issue detailed plans to prevent recurrences. The Australian Communications and […]

National

Overseas rates decision to dominate domestic chatter

WHEN the United States speaks, Australian investors listen. And they will be doing so very closely as the much-anticipated US rates decision is handed down on Thursday. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has previously indicated there will be no changes to the cash rate in May, while the bank waits for more information on the […]

Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, I AM someone who likes a firm handshake but some people in my social circle, and even at work seem to think it is acceptable to give me a hug or even a kiss. How do I make my position clear without causing offence? Alena P Dear Alena, There is nothing offensive about […]

Film

The Big Screen

LAST Breath is really going to test the limits for those of you who suffer from claustrophobia, but this survival thriller, based on a true story, is well worth checking out. A fictional retelling of the same story that director Alex Parkinson had already covered in his 2019 documentary of the same name, the story […]

Government

Soul searching for coalition after poll thumping

THE coalition will be forced to carry out a “fundamental reorganisation” of the party’s structure to ensure its ongoing relevance to voters after its election wipeout, a leading pollster says. As votes continue to be counted after Saturday’s poll, figures show the coalition could slump to its lowest percentage of seats in parliament since the […]

Police

Twelve new police officers hit the ground across the Hunter

TWELVE new Probationary Constables are beginning work in the Hunter region, allocated to Hunter Valley, Manning-Great Lakes, Mid North Coast and Port Stephens-Hunter Police Districts. NSW Police Force’s Class 365 officially attested at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 2 May. The new recruits have now commenced duties at their new home stations across the […]

Event

Colours of Waukivory exhibition debuts at Waukivory Hall

Waukivory Hall will host the exhibition. The work of Meg Tulk. A painting from Waukivory artist Richard Rawbone. The work of John Andrews will be on display. THE inaugural “Colours of Waukivory” art exhibition kicks off on Friday 6 June with an official opening party at 6pm. The Waukivory Hall will be exhibiting the beautiful […]

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Dungog Shire News Of The Area 7 MAY 2025

Community

Dungog Shire Palliative Care Volunteers mark 30th anniversary

PALLIATIVE Care Week between 11-17 May, also marks the 30th anniversary of Dungog Shire’s Palliative Care Volunteers (DSPCV). Palliative Care Week raises awareness and improves the community’s understanding of what palliative care is, and how it can help people with a life-limiting illness, and support their families and carers. The theme for this year’s Palliative […]

Government

Albanese takes victory lap after Labor landslide

ANTHONY Albanese has pledged unity in his second term as more Labor MPs are elected to parliament in a decisive victory for his government. Labor stormed home to victory in the federal election in an emphatic landslide, reducing the coalition to one of their worst performances at the polls and losing their own leader in […]