DEAR News Of The Area, Thanks for Jasminda’s sensible response to the Kids on e-bikes question (NOTA, 4 February). Below is a description of a legal e-bike [from the State Government]. “In NSW, legal e-bikes (Pedalec) must have a maximum continuous motor output of 250 watts, with power cutting off at 25 km/h and only […]
A piece from Gaye’s ‘The Farm Yard’ series. Photo: Arts Upper Hunter.
DUNGOG By Design is presenting a collection of works by award-winning local artist Gaye Shield during the month of February. Based in Dungog, painting has been Gaye’s lifelong passion; she began at age 11 and has been exhibiting for over 30 years. Deeply inspired by the people, animals, and landscapes around her, her work often […]
Sandon Smith is up for the challenge of contesting a halves spot with Newcastle. Photo: Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS.
SANDON Smith is hopeful he and Fletcher Sharpe could both feature in the same starting Newcastle NRL team as Justin Holbrook rules out playing Sharpe from the newly-extended bench. The first-year Knights coach has not decided which man will partner star recruit Dylan Brown in the starting halves this year after both started the 28-18 […]
Last Man Standing Winner, Paul Monaghan (l) & Runner Up, Wayne Stedman (r). Divisional Stableford Winners, Timothy Kiem (l) & Ted Zawirski (r). SATURDAY 24TH JANUARY LAST MAN STANDING FIELD | 35 members LAST MAN STANDING – PLAYOFF | Winner Paul Monaghan (8) Play-Off Winner via Chip-Off, Runner Up Wayne Stedman (9) Eliminated 5th Play-Off […]
Dear Jasminda, Kids on e-bikes are on the rise. How do we share the road safely with them? Hayley S. Dear Hayley, Having recently observed two young girls powering across a T-intersection on their e-bikes without looking left or right, and after conversations with friends who have similar stories, the safety issue you raise is […]
Robyn Werkhoven and Helen Russell Brown at Gresford Community Gallery receiving delivery of work for the Exhibition 2026. Photo: supplied.
Robyn Werkhoven and Helen Russell Brown at Gresford Community Gallery receiving delivery of work for the Exhibition 2026. Photo: supplied. Art works at the gallery. Photo: supplied. THE Gresford Community Gallery is set to celebrate local creativity and artistic achievement with the official opening of Exhibition 2026 on Saturday, 21 February, from 2pm to 4pm. […]
Emily Lawler and Dan Webster.
Emily Lawler and Dan Webster. The Teeny Tiny Stevies. DUNGOG is set to welcome international talent in the coming months, with acclaimed performers from the UK bringing world-class music to local stages. The announcement highlights Dungog’s growing reputation as a destination for live entertainment, with shows catering to both folk aficionados and families. Internationally acclaimed […]
Medical student Aimee Long is one of the 7,900 students who have benefitted from the program since 2024. Photo: NSW Health.
UP TO $12,000 in financial support is on offer for students enrolled in medical, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, Aboriginal health and allied health degrees across NSW. The new round of applications for the Tertiary Health Study Subsidies Program opened on 28 January. This year, support will be available for up to 4,000 students across the state. […]
