June 26, 2026
New green reflectors flag heavy vehicle rest stop access Green reflector markers now guide heavy vehicle drivers to 10 additional informal rest areas along the Golden and New England highways in the Upper Hunter. Photo: Towards Zero Safer Roads Program
Business, Government, Health, Regional

New green reflectors flag heavy vehicle rest stop access

HEAVY vehicle drivers travelling through the Upper Hunter now have 10 new places to stop, rest, and reduce their risk of a fatigue-related crash. The NSW Government has expanded its green reflector program with new sites along sections of the Golden and New England highways. It is expected this will make it easier for truck […]

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Popovic World Cup masterclass to go down in history Tony Popovic celebrates the victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Australia against Turkey. Photo: Bob Frid/EPA
Sport

Popovic World Cup masterclass to go down in history

SOCCEROOS coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia’s World Cup opener. Take a bow, Tony Popovic. The Socceroos boss is the toast of Australian coaching after turning in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 upset win over Turkey. Popovic dropped […]

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Motorcycle rider killed in Bulliac crash
Police, Regional

Motorcycle rider killed in Bulliac crash

A MOTORCYCLE rider died following a crash west of Gloucester on Sunday 14 June. Emergency services were called to Bundook Road, Bulliac, about 14km west of Gloucester, just after 1pm following reports of a crash. Officers attached to Manning/Great Lakes Police District attended and found a motorcycle and a utility had collided. The motorcycle rider, […]

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Look out for wildlife campaign
Regional

Look out for wildlife campaign

The four-week campaign encourages drivers to look out for wildlife. Photo: TfNSW. Kangaroos were involved in the highest number of fatal crashes involving animals. Photo: TfNSW. MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down and stay alert for wildlife as Transport for NSW launches its annual “Animals on Country Roads” safety campaign.  Between 2016 and 2025, […]

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Stinker’s Fishing: The ultimate fishing experience The northern face of Broughton Island looking toward Seal Rocks. Photo: Supplied.
Community, Fishing

Stinker’s Fishing: The ultimate fishing experience

RECREATIONAL fishers are forever seeking the ultimate fishing experience. Fishing Utopia, the jewel in the crown. Well, I have found it! Two kilometres off the coast between Port Stephens and Forster sits an island wonderland where the fishing opportunities are endless. Three kilometres long and two kilometres wide, Broughton Island is the only island off […]

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Further funding to unlock key housing infrastructure
Government

Further funding to unlock key housing infrastructure

ANOTHER round of the NSW Government’s Low-Cost Loans initiative has been opened, unlocking $12 million to support regional councils to accelerate housing delivery. The program, which is now open to all 95 regional councils across NSW, will provide financial support for infrastructure projects such as roads, intersections, water and sewer upgrades. Under the competitive grants […]

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Paterson Golf Club
Sport Results

Paterson Golf Club

SATURDAY 6TH JUNE INDIVIDUAL STROKE & MONTHLY MEDAL FIELD | 32 members. DIV 1 (<15) | Winner & Medal James Cowled (11) 60 Nett, Runner Up Graeme Valentine (13) 65 Nett DIV 2 (16-36) | Winner Stephen Haines (19) 65 Nett, Runner Up Greg Kellner (19) 67 Nett BALL COMP | Margaret Walker (23) 67 […]

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Dungog Palliative Care volunteers are among the top four groups in NSW Co-ordinator Annette O’Neill at the Dungog Palliative Care office.
Event, Health, Regional

Dungog Palliative Care volunteers are among the top four groups in NSW

Co-ordinator Annette O’Neill at the Dungog Palliative Care office. Volunteers Margaret Jones, Lynne Moseley, Joy Berry and Annette O’Neill with Hebe Thomas, Principal Policy Officer, NSW Ministry of Health, and Felicity Burns, President, Palliative Care NSW. Photo: Palliative Care NSW REPRESENTATIVES from Dungog Shire Palliative Care volunteers recently attended an invitation-only award presentation in Sydney. […]

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