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 […]
Grace Lawrence (Dux Horse Care), Grace Nesbitt (Bronze Medallist Cert IV) Minister Moriarty and Harrison Wand (Cert IV Ag Traineeship).
MARKING 60 years of education in 2025, Tocal College has celebrated the graduation of a cohort of some 180 students. The NSW Government-run college is a cornerstone of agricultural training in NSW. 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 In […]
Pilar Patterson with her large coral-inspired ceramic piece
PILAR Patterson is a Clarence Town artist whose skill in making and decorating ceramic works is deservedly gaining attention. Recently, at the Dungog Arts Society “Faces and Places” exhibition, her work “the Brig O’Johnston Bridge” won first prize in Ceramics. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. […]
Reproductive issues contribute to an estimated cost of $21.3 billion from lost working days. Photo: Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS.
AUSTRALIA loses more than $21 billion in productivity every year due to absenteeism but providing workers with one day of reproductive leave a month would significantly mitigate this economic cost. A report into the costs and benefits of implementing a universal reproductive health leave entitlement has found the policy would improve mental health and workforce […]
Jenny at her home in Dungog.
AFTER 40 years away, Jenny Akers has come full circle, trading the bustle of Sydney for the soul of Dungog – and she’s never looked back. Born at Newcastle’s Mater Hospital and schooled at Lochinvar, Jenny always dreamed of returning to the region. But it wasn’t until her retirement in 2018 that she made the […]
Legal Cannabis Party candidate Keys Manley.
FORMER state election candidate Keys Manley will contest the 2025 federal election for the Legalise Cannabis Party in the seat of Lyne. Mr Manley, who took about nine percent of the Myall Lakes vote in the 2023 NSW election, told NOTA he is a “passionate advocate for cannabis legalisation”. Advertise with News of The Area […]
Tyler Innerson prepares for Easter Saturday billycart action.
THE much-loved Gresford Billy Cart Derby, a project of the Rotary Club of Dungog, is back this Easter Saturday (19 April). The event promises a fun-filled day for the whole family, packed with racing, entertainment, and plenty of community spirit. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. […]
This year Stroud Show will host the Australian Split Post Championships.
THE 2025 Stroud Show is set to bring a whirlwind of family fun to the region from 25-27 April. This three-day event celebrates country life, showcasing agriculture, horse and split post competitions, and a variety of eccentric contests, along with products and produce from the Stroud Valley and beyond. Advertise with News of The Area […]
THE community has an opportunity to celebrate the incredible women who volunteer their time to make a difference, by nominating them for the 2025 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll. The Honour Roll, an initiative by the NSW Government, highlights the vital contributions of female volunteers across rural, regional and remote New South Wales. Since its inception […]
