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Sport

Sharks upset Knights in NSW Women’s Premiership

Jillaroos international hooker Olivia Higgins performed strongly in Newcastle Knights’ 30-6 NRLW preliminary final loss to Brisbane Broncos. Photo: AAP Image/Dave Hunt. Emerging Knights fullback Lilly-Ann White missed Newcastle’s 18-12 Grand Final loss to Cronulla in the NSW Women’s Premiership. HUNTER rugby league queens Olivia Higgins and Lilly-Ann White have experienced finals heartbreak with the […]

Jasminda's Advice

On the couch with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, On my rostered day off last week I went for a day trip to the beach. After getting a bit too much sun, I rolled over and noticed Amy, who is a junior work colleague, swimming in the ocean with her kids. She was on a work from home day (approved by me). […]

Entertainment

Did you know with astronomer Dave Reneke

DID you know the special silicon-based insulation serving as the primary heat shield for the Space Shuttle orbiter sheds heat so rapidly that one side can be held in bare hands while the other side is red hot? Did you know the International Space Station loses about 25 metres of altitude per day? Every three […]

Event

Double the music: Big weekend of live shows in Dungog

The Spooky Men’s Choral. Mic Conway and Robbie Long. DUNGOG is gearing up for a weekend of outstanding live music, with two of the town’s favourite venues presenting back-to-back national acts. On Friday night, 26 September, the iconic James Theatre will host the Spooky Men’s Chorale, presented by Continuous Music. Known for their rich harmonies, […]

Local News

National Climate Risk Assessment alarms more than scientists

THE release of the “National Climate Risk Assessment” (NCRA) earlier this week has alarmed climate groups around the country. The assessment analyses 11 priority risks under three scenarios of 1.5°C, 2°C and 3°C warming. The 3°C warming by 2090 scenario includes warnings that heat-related deaths will rise by 444 percent in Sydney and 423 percent […]

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Local News

Barber’s pole worm warning for livestock producers

LIVESTOCK producers are being reminded to monitor their stock for barber’s pole worm, with the recent wet and warmer weather increasing larval pasture burdens, making stock more vulnerable. Barber’s pole worms (Haemonchus contortus) are about 1.5 to 2.5 centimetres long and are blood feeders, which attach to the lining of the stomach of livestock including […]

Regional

Thousands of children seeking homelessness support

NEW data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that in the period 2023–24, more than 6000 children across NSW without a parent or guardian, sought help from a specialist homelessness service. More than 80 percent of these children did not receive support. In addition to those who are without guardianship and […]

Local News

Planning approval for Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone

THE Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone project has received planning approval after a review of environmental impacts and consultation. The project has an intended network capacity of one gigawatt (GW) and stretches from the Upper Hunter in the north to the Central Coast in the south. It is set to be the first renewable energy […]

Event

Torana time at Lara Aged Care

DUNGOG’S Lara Aged Care is set to echo with the rumble of classic Holden engines on Monday, 6 October, as members of the Hunter Valley Torana Club roll in to give residents a motoring treat. The car show, featuring an impressive line-up of Holden Toranas from various years, mostly from the 1970s, will be held […]