King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited NSW seven months ago. Photo: Mark Baker/AAP Image.
King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims
KING Charles III has expressed his admiration for emergency services and volunteers who responded to deadly flooding in Australia’s most populous state. Five people died and more than 1200 buildings were made uninhabitable after the record-breaking deluge across the NSW mid-north coast and surrounding regions. The flooding, which has now mostly ended, “greatly concerned” himself […]
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, It’s Normine B again. It was so much worse than you imagined. As my brother in law was ripping down the driveway, he knocked over my prize geraniums, breaking the pot and my heart while he was at it. The dog thankfully came away unscathed, but the cat wasn’t so lucky. He now […]
The Big Screen
TO THE action enthusiasts who were devastated by the conclusion of John Wick: Chapter 4, there is the promise of exquisitely choreographed violence in the new entry to that film series, Ballerina. Marketed with the tag “From the world of John Wick”, this spin-off concentrates on the exploits of Eva (Ana de Armas), a graduate […]
Former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens.
Dave Owens appointed Hunter and Mid-North Coast Recovery Coordinator
FORMER NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens has been appointed as the Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid-North Coast in the wake of devastating floods. Mr Owens commenced the role last week and will be based out of Taree. “Dave Owens has a lot of experience helping communities after natural disasters, so I am […]
Qantas launches direct flights between Newcastle and Perth
QANTAS has announced it will be the first airline to offer direct flights from Newcastle to Perth. The new route will launch on 8 September and flights will operate on Fridays, Sundays and Mondays. “These flights will boost connectivity for Newcastle residents and mean they no longer have to drive to and from Sydney when […]
Python on a Wire 2024 by Sarah-Jane Eggins.
Photography competition Pix from the Stix open for submissions
PHOTOGRAPHERS of all skill levels, from emerging talents to seasoned hobbyists and professionals, are invited to take part in the 2025 Pix from the Stix competition hosted by the Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council (GACCI). Initiated by local resident Gary Lyford, the competition has been running for 25 years and continues to celebrate the photographic […]
Managing Director Anthony Dorney says the timber industry is under stress.
Floods compound issues for region’s primary industries
THE Hunter region’s primary industries have had a difficult year with the recent floods only adding to the stress being experienced by many businesses. A very wet summer leading into the recent East Coast Low and then almost immediately followed by flooding rains, has devastated many local businesses. Anthony Dorney, Managing Director of the Dorney […]
Upper Hunter filmmaker Thomas Ryan at Dungog Muesum. Photo: Suzannah Jones.
Upper Hunter filmmaker thriving with regional opportunities
WHEN young filmmaker Thomas Ryan decided to change direction from computer science to media production, it wasn’t the result of a single cinematic epiphany. “One day I just woke up and wanted to do filmmaking instead,” he said. “I think it started with game design – I loved the stories in those old Nintendo 64 […]
A Muswellbrook Council crew at work on the roads.
‘Major’ road damage expected from floods
DUNGOG Shire Mayor Digby Rayward says the full extent of damage to the local road network from recent flooding is still being assessed, but Council will aim to secure as much funding for repairs as possible. “We certainly expect to see major damage to our roads, and we need to be patient as the team […]
