May 14, 2026
Fears ‘free’ electricity could come with hidden costs Chris Bowen says you don't have to have solar panels on your roof to reap the benefits. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP
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Fears ‘free’ electricity could come with hidden costs

ENERGY retailers say they’ve been blindsided by reforms promising free electricity to hundreds of thousands of Australians during peak solar power hours. The Solar Sharer program, announced by the federal government last Tuesday, would give consumers free access to electricity for three hours each day as part of the default offer available. Households in NSW, […]

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Tocal College showcases student excellence at annual stock horse sale Tocal College horse husbandry students and educators with the top selling gelding and mare from the 2025 Approved Australian Stock Horse sale.
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Tocal College showcases student excellence at annual stock horse sale

ELEVEN stock horses bred and trained by students at Tocal College have fetched a total of $168,000 in winning bids at the annual Approved Australian Stock Horse (ASH) Sale held over 2 and 3 November. Now in its 17th year, the sale event showcased the strength of Tocal College’s equine training program and dedication of […]

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Free grain and bait on offer in statewide offensive on feral pigs The cost to farmers of grain for feral pig trapping and baiting can be significant. Photo: supplied.
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Free grain and bait on offer in statewide offensive on feral pigs

LANDHOLDERS across NSW are being encouraged to take advantage of $850,000 worth of free grain and bait on offer as part of a statewide crackdown on feral pigs. The funding is part of the Government’s Feral Pig and Pest Program with funding from the State’s more than $1 billion biosecurity budget. It is the third […]

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Paterson Golf Club
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Paterson Golf Club

Male Club Championships Scratch Winners, Greg Kellner (l), Peter Nicholson (c) and Greg Scott (r). Divisional Stroke Winners, Peter Nicholson (l) and Paul Bennetts (r). SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER INDIVIDUAL STROKE, TOM GOODMAN TROPHY & MALE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS (FINAL ROUND) FIELD | 38 members & 4 visitors. DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner Paul Langley (15) 62 […]

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Newcastle Airport showcased on international stage Airport representatives at the Future-Proofing Airport Development workshop in Singapore.
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Newcastle Airport showcased on international stage

Airport representatives at the Future-Proofing Airport Development workshop in Singapore. Burcak Sezer GAICD, Executive General Manager People Communications at Newcastle Airport. NEWCASTLE Airport was represented on the international stage last week at the Future-Proofing Airport Development workshop in Singapore, hosted by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Bringing together decision-makers from across […]

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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, LAST night (when I was sound asleep) my husband woke me about the mosquitoes in the room. He then searched (unsuccessfully) for the flyspray before trying other tactics. By the time he’d killed them, I was wide awake and stayed that way. What do I do to avoid this in the future, Katie […]

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Clarence Town Swim In celebrates 10th Anniversary Brendon displayed his 1942 Willys Jeep.
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Clarence Town Swim In celebrates 10th Anniversary

Brendon displayed his 1942 Willys Jeep. Damien with his replica 1940 BMW R71 and Royal Enfield Flying Flea. John and his 1944 Dodge weapon carrier. Donna in front of her family’s 1943 Bren carrier and Halflingers. Governor Macquarie Memorial Pipe band. Guy Ellis showed off his 1943 ambulance jeep. Spectators riding in amphibious vehicles on […]

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Dungog Growers Stall to host Composting Workshop Michelle Dado-Millyn at the Dungog Growers Stall.
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Dungog Growers Stall to host Composting Workshop

WORMS and piles of soil will be hot topics at an upcoming composting workshop The workshop has been planned and funded by Dungog Growers Stall. It will be held at the CWA Hall in Dowling Street Dungog, on Saturday 29 November, from 10am-2pm. Will Power of Paterson’s Maplewood Permaculture, a renowned expert on all things […]

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