The report found more than 80 percent of respondents used at least one form of sun protection.
ALMOST one million adults across the state were sunburnt at least once over a four-week period, according to a new report from the Cancer Institute NSW. The “Sun Protection Behaviours Report”, released last week, shows 15 percent of people surveyed reported being sunburnt, up from 12 percent in the previous report. The research analyses data […]
DEAR Jasminda, WHILE attending a car show on the weekend, I was almost ploughed down by a man on a mobility scooter. He looked at me as though I was the one in the wrong, even though I was just minding my own business on the footpath. What are the rules around mobility scooters and […]
THIS week brings another major wave of nostalgia for those who grew up in the 1990s, with the remake of I Know What You Did Last Summer coming to screens everywhere. Five friends bound by a terrible secret from their past are stalked by a shadowy killer who constantly mocks them with the film’s title. […]
DUNGOG Shire Council, in partnership with Dungog Regional Tourism, is inviting the community to help find the perfect location for a new scenic viewing platform that will showcase the region’s stunning natural landscapes and rich heritage. Renowned for its rolling hills, sweeping ridgelines, and tranquil river valleys, Dungog Shire boasts some of the most stunning […]
THE Brig O’Johnston Bridge at Clarence Town has reopened to traffic following the early completion of essential maintenance and safety improvement work. Pedestrian and vehicle access across the bridge returned to normal on Friday. For more information on this work, visit www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/240007, download the Live Traffic NSW app or call 132 701. To receive updates […]
Grants of up to $3000 are availanble to community groups across rural, regional and remote Australia.
THE Regional Tech Hub has announced a new grants program, offering up to $3000 to community groups across rural, regional and remote Australia. The Connect Grants are open to grassroots projects that help people navigate the complex world of phone and internet connectivity. Regional Tech Hub General Manager, Jennifer Medway, said the program is about […]
LIBERAL MLC Aileen MacDonald OAM has sponsored a petition to the NSW Legislative Council demanding the reinstatement of three-month and six-month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes. The six-month Discovery Pass, previously available for $420, offered unlimited travel across NSW TrainLink’s regional train and coach network. The longer term passes have recently been paused by the state […]
RURAL Aid has launched the sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition, inviting Upper Hunter residents to share striking images that capture the strength, resilience, and beauty of life on the land. Running from 14 July to 31 August 2025, the much-loved competition provides a powerful platform for rural and regional Australians to tell […]
Geese at the hobby farm. Tanya’s prize-winning Giant Dewlap Toulouse. Chinese Brown gander. TANYA Quant and her family have been quietly raising eyebrows, and geese, from their hobby farm in Brookfield for the past 25 years. Specialising in rare and heritage breeds, their feathered fascination has blossomed into national acclaim, with their flock dominating poultry […]
Elizabeth Maxwell. Photo: supplied. Spotty Quilt by Elizabeth Maxwell. Photo: supplied. THE Gloucester Gallery will host an exhibition titled “Collage In Cloth” featuring the quilts of Elizabeth Maxwell from July 16 to August 10. The exhibition is curated by her close friend and fellow artist Kylie Goldthorpe. Before retiring to Barrington, Elizabeth Maxwell worked as […]
