The Pile Leghorn Bantam – past Show winner in the Champion Leghorn Bantam category. Photo: Amanda Winney.
THE Rare Poultry Breeders’ Association are preparing for their 19th Annual Show on Saturday, 17 May at Maitland Showground. The show attracts breeders from the Port Stephens and Lower Hunter regions who promote rare breeds and rare colour varieties of pure bred domestic fowl, with over $1300 in cash prizes. It will be held in […]
Open cut mine rehabilitation with Bayswater power station in the background.
MEMBER for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell has called out a “lack of urgency” to address post-mining land use in the electorate following the release of a NSW Parliament report. A NSW parliamentary inquiry was established on 14 May 2024 to inquire into and report on “beneficial and productive post-mining land use”, with the final report […]
The candidates for Lyne from left to right in order of their appearance on the ballot paper (see story). A photo of Colin Hughes was not available.
VOTERS in Lyne will choose from 10 candidates for the House of Representatives in the Federal Election on 3 May. The final number was revealed at the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) office in Taree on Friday just before a blindfolded official drew ballot positions from numbered balls in a bingo-like cage. A total of 1456 […]
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for commitments from all sides of politics to bridge the digital divide for rural and regional Australians in this election. NFF President David Jochinke said that while significant investment has been made in recent years, rural and regional connectivity is still a major problem. “Whether it’s calling for […]
Mary Fowler is set for a long stint on the sidelines. Photo: AP Photo/Daniel Cole.
A LABOR majority is becoming increasingly likely as the prime minister declares he’s in for the long haul, but a vast number of voters remain undecided. Recent polls show Labor gaining momentum, widening the two-party preferred gap and putting a majority government in reach as the coalition campaign falters. Labor is ahead 54.5 to 45.5 […]
Police have been warned about the practice of entering property to check on bail compliance. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
POLICE in Australia’s largest state have been slammed for regularly entering the private property of former inmates out on bail to conduct compliance checks, without a court order. A damning report from the NSW Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says police have been stretching their authority and powers by relying on a weak legal principle to […]
DEAR Jasminda, WHENEVER I go to the supermarket for a couple of items, I end up leaving with a trolley full. How can I avoid the temptation and stick to my budget? Gloria V. Dear Gloria, It’s easy to feel defeated when you go into the supermarket for eggs and milk and return with two […]
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Peter Kenyon, a former WA Senior Australian of the Year, partnered with Rural Aid to facilitate the Community Builders Program in Stroud. Photo: Rachel Barry.
STROUD community groups and residents have united in a history-making initiative. Close to 200 gathered at the Rural Aid Community Builders event at the Stroud Country Club on Thursday 20 March. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone – (02) 4981 8882. Email – media@newsofthearea.com.au The workshop […]
THE Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its draft decisions on Hunter Water’s maximum prices from 2025-26 to 2029-30. IPART is currently reviewing costs and prices for water and water-related services provided by Sydney Water, Hunter Water, WaterNSW and the Water Administration Ministerial Corporation (WAMC). Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s […]
