Guests walk the red carpet into the James Theatre.
Guests walk the red carpet into the James Theatre. Lining up to enter the Gala Cocktail Party. Bruce Pussell, locals Martyn Robinson and Lynne McNairn, and sculptor Sally Robinson. Nibbling delicacies and talking sculpture at the Gala. DIGNITARIES, artists, volunteers and guests rubbed shoulders at Sculpture On The Farm’s Gala Cocktail Party. The red carpet […]
A NEW National Youth Parliament program has been launched, designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia. Students aged 16–17 are invited to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their federal electorate in an immersive five-day parliamentary experience in Canberra. One student from each of Australia’s 150 electorates will be […]
A NUMBER of changes to social security payments, rates, and limits will commence from 20 September 2025. People receiving the full single rate of Age Pension, Disability Support Pension or Carer Payment will see a $29.70 boost to their fortnightly payment. People receiving Commonwealth Rent Assistance, JobSeeker, ABSTUDY (aged 22 and over), and Parenting Payment […]
THE Premier and Minister for Regional NSW will convene an advisory group to address the challenges faced by people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of the state. Announced at the 2025 Bush Summit, the NSW Premier’s “Rural, Remote & Regional Advisory Council” (PRRRAC) will meet twice annually with Premier Chris Minns […]
THE NSW Government has begun consultation on potential offences for landlords who knowingly lease premises to retailers selling illicit tobacco and illegal vapes. The consultation includes engagement with landlord representatives, retailers, health advocates, partner government agencies and other key stakeholders. The outcomes of the consultation will be reviewed by the Government’s cross-agency NSW Illicit Tobacco […]
Locals are being urged to be aware of scammers. Photo: supplied.
HUNTER region residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams. NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with criminals attempting to […]
Who will inherit your superannuation nest-egg… and are you sure?
MILLIONS of Australians are putting their superannuation at risk by not following-through with proper, and legally binding, beneficiary paperwork, according to a nation-wide survey. Research conducted by Super Consumers Australia, an advocate for people on low and middle incomes in Australia’s superannuation system, shows that more than one in three Australians with super say they […]
Film director Ian Barry says EnergyCo is not offering fair compensation for acquiring his property. Photo: supplied.
A MAJOR powerline project has caused distress and heartache for Hunter locals, prompting allegations of exploitation and bullying. The 100 kilometre Hunter Transmission Project on the NSW east coast will include 500-kilovolt above-ground transmission lines between Bayswater Power Station and a proposed switching station at Olney, near Eraring Power Station. Some residents are set to […]
Newcastle have scraped past plucky Avondale FC to reach the Australia Cup final. Photo: Con Chronis/AAP
NEWCASTLE will have the chance to claim their first piece of silverware in 17 years after fighting past semi-professional Avondale FC 4-2 to reach the Australia Cup final. In teeing up a final against another Victorian NPL club in Heidelberg United, who beat Auckland FC 2-0 on Saturday, the Jets continued their dream start to […]
