A rally in Taree calls for Category D funding to be announced.
Category D support for primary producers
ADDITIONAL support has been announced for primary producers in New South Wales affected by the extreme flooding event from 18 May 2025. This funding is provided under Category D of the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments. The package will be available through grants administered by the NSW […]
An artist’s impression of the XPT replacement trains. Photo: TfNSW.
XPT replacement trains unlikely to arrive in Dungog anytime soon
THE wait for XPT replacement trains looks set to continue for the foreseeable future, with Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary Camilla Drover unable to put a date on when the new trains would come into service. “I’m not willing to commit to a hard and fast date,” she said at a recent Parliamentary budget estimates […]
The Annual Land and Stock Return helps paint a picture of agricultural land use and livestock across NSW. Photo: Leanda Connor.
Annual farm census underway across NSW
NSW LANDHOLDERS are being asked to report their livestock numbers and land use information as part of Local Land Services’ annual farm census. The Annual Land and Stock Return collects information that helps shape the delivery of animal health and biosecurity services and prepare for emergencies such as bushfires and biosecurity outbreaks. Landholders must lodge […]
A hardstand area has been created off Limeburners Creek Road, while earthworks have commenced for the new Clarence Town Bridge, which is being built adjacent to the existing Brig O'Johnston Bridge.
Work now underway on the new Clarence Town Bridge
CONSTRUCTION work is now underway on the new Clarence Town Bridge, marking a major step forward in one of Dungog Shire Council’s most significant infrastructure projects in recent history. Council’s Infrastructure and Assets team worked with Bridgeworks (Aust) Pty Ltd to finalise the detailed design and delivery program of the project, which is being jointly […]
Around 350 students from 20 schools participated in last Friday’s Netball NSW Schools Cup mini-carnival at the Raymond Terrace courts.
Student netballers enjoy introduction to Netball NSW Schools Cup
YOUNG netball hopefuls took to the Raymond Terrace courts last Friday to participate in a Netball NSW Schools Cup introductory mini carnival. The event was hosted by Port Stephens Netball Association and brought the excitement of netball to primary students in a fun, inclusive and high energy setting. A total of 350 Year 3 and […]
Representatives from NNSWF and the Newcastle Jets.
Northern NSW rep side to take on Jets
NORTHERN NSW representative teams will face the Newcastle Jets as part of the A-League club’s pre-season preparation. Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) will select senior men’s and women’s representative teams to take on the Jets’ two A-Leagues sides. Similar matches have previously appeared on the football calendar but the formal partnership between Northern NSW Football and […]
All buses are now fitted out with GPS and automatic passenger counting technology.
Regional buses get real-time travel technology
Bus users can use websites and apps to plan their journeys with up-to-date service information. All buses are now fitted out with GPS and automatic passenger counting technology. FOR the first time, all NSW regional bus passengers can access real-time bus travel information from their smart devices. All 3,010 contracted buses across rural and regional […]
Eric Muir, Denis Shore, Joshua Morgan, Kristie Howard, Patricia Middlebrook and Rod Farmer.
Bandon Grove School of Arts set to shine with community grant
BANDON Grove School of Arts has been announced as one of just 13 successful recipients of the inaugural Essential Energy Community Grants Program. The program, which received more than 670 applications, provides up to $15,000 for not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that promote environmental sustainability, education, community resilience, or energy transition in regional and remote communities. […]
Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta). Photo: DPI.
Fire ants discovered in Tweed Heads
FARMERS are calling for a government crackdown to stamp out fire ants in NSW after the pests were discovered in Tweed Heads this week. Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) are prohibited under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 and high-risk materials are restricted from infested areas of south-east Queensland. On Wednesday the NSW Government confirmed an immature […]
