October 14, 2026
STINKER: Of boats and tragedies: Shining a light on our seafaring early settlers The Simplex, owned and worked by the Lambourne family in the early 1900s. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke.
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STINKER: Of boats and tragedies: Shining a light on our seafaring early settlers

The ferry Yacaaba, skippered by George Lambourne. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke. The Simplex, owned and worked by the Lambourne family in the early 1900s. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke. PIONEERING families on the Tomaree Peninsula were mostly seafarers or fishers, with the Cromarty family the first to arrive in 1824. Boats were a part […]

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THE WRITE DIRECTION: Who gets the haircut?
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THE WRITE DIRECTION: Who gets the haircut?

THE Government’s response to the immigration debate was laid out recently by Tony Bourke. The whole country was interested to see the numbers and categories selected to produce reduced entry. Like every decision made by Government, there was the reality that there would be winners and losers to their solution and of course we all […]

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Special police command ARC prepares to go live Photos of the NSW Police Force’s Armed Response Command in training. Photos: NSW Police Multimedia.
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Special police command ARC prepares to go live

Photos of the NSW Police Force’s Armed Response Command in training. Photos: NSW Police Multimedia. Photos of the NSW Police Force’s Armed Response Command in training. Photos: NSW Police Multimedia. IN coming weeks, heavily armed officers, rifles and specialist vehicles may be spotted on the streets as the NSW Police Force’s  Armed Response Command (ARC) […]

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ON THE COUCH WITH JASMINDA: Bin takin’ my bin?
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ON THE COUCH WITH JASMINDA: Bin takin’ my bin?

DEAR Jasminda, WE live on a battle-axe block with three other sets of neighbours. On bin night, all our bins go to a central spot. I’ve noticed, on collection day, that neighbours have been taking my clean bins (that I wash each week and double disinfect with a homemade mint, lemon and bicarb soda spray), […]

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NSW councils score a win in disaster funding battle Flashback to 2024: The Myall Way suffered flash flooding at its lowest points, with uneven depths causing anxiety for motorists. Photo: NOTA Archives.
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NSW councils score a win in disaster funding battle

MIDCOAST and other NSW local councils have made progress in their fight to ensure their communities are not left financially worse off in the wake of natural disasters. After a concerted effort from Local Government NSW and its interstate and national counterparts, the Australian Government has announced it will not proceed with changes to the […]

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Author Susannah Glenn attended Gloucester Library and reflected on her journey as a writer Susannah Glenn (Centre) at Gloucester Library with attendee’s Kara and Josie.
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Author Susannah Glenn attended Gloucester Library and reflected on her journey as a writer

WHEN asked at what point she decided to become a novelist, Susannah Glenn responded: “That’s easy. “I was sacked and they paid me a lot of money to go away.” Susannah Glenn was Gloucester Library’s featured author for October. Her second novel, ‘Without a Trace’, has just been published. Her first book, ‘Between Husbands and […]

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Paterson Golf Club
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Paterson Golf Club

Saturday, 3 October Two-person Ambrose FIELD | 36 members & 4 visitors. Winners Chris Bryant & Brodie Thackeray (4.50) 52.50 Nett, Runners Up Phillip Watson & Stephen Watson (10.75) 54.25 Nett, 3rd Place James Cowled & Graeme Valentine (5.75) 56.25 BALL COMP | Glenn Davies & Greg Scott (2.75) 57.25 Nett, Allan McKinnon & Greg […]

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Transgrid’s bushfire prevention work complete Transgrid's bushfire prevention helicopter patrols. Photo: Supplied.
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Transgrid’s bushfire prevention work complete

WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]

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Djarii Markets to celebrate First Nations culture and creativity in Taree Members of the Djarii Markets Working Group, from left: Alunya Wilkinson, Keri Harris, Rebecca Cant, Kate Everingham, Jane Hosking and Elise Wynyard. Photo: Supplied.
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Djarii Markets to celebrate First Nations culture and creativity in Taree

FIRST Nations artists, makers and producers will take centre stage at the inaugural Djarii Markets in Taree on Saturday, 10 October. Presented by Reconciliation Taree and Manning Regional Art Gallery, the event will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creativity, entrepreneurship and cultural strength. Reconciliation Taree secretary Kate Everingham said the markets were inspired by […]

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