July 1, 2026
Council to bring the world-class airshow back to Taree Regional Airport World-class event returns to the region. Photo: supplied
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Council to bring the world-class airshow back to Taree Regional Airport

SKIES above Taree are set to roar back to life this November as the spectacular Barrington Coast Airshow returns, promising breathtaking aerial displays, family entertainment and a major boost for the MidCoast economy. MidCoast Council has once again partnered with Paul Bennet Airshows to bring the world-class event back to Taree Regional Airport on Saturday, […]

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Aussie Hay Runners roll into Bulahdelah The convoy in Bulahdelah.
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Aussie Hay Runners roll into Bulahdelah

The convoy in Bulahdelah. Utes in tow. Drivers enjoying their break. Lions Club president Judy Dixon (right) with Lions committee members. THE Bulahdelah Lions Club welcomed the Aussie Hay Runners to town on Friday, 26 June, providing fresh homemade sandwiches, cake and cold drinks for the volunteer convoy as it continued its journey delivering much-needed […]

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$130 million boost to make NSW national parks safer and more accessible for families Walking tracks and other amenities in NSW national parks will benefit from the funding. Photo: freepik
Community

$130 million boost to make NSW national parks safer and more accessible for families

THE 2026 NSW Budget contains $130 million destined to improve visitor facilities and infrastructure across the state’s national parks network, helping meet growing demand for affordable outdoor recreation. The funding will support upgrades to walking tracks, campgrounds, picnic areas, amenities, lookouts, roads and visitor centres across NSW, while also improving accessibility and strengthening infrastructure against […]

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Data suggest households have not pulled back on discretionary spending Essential costs are still placing pressure on household budgets. Photo: Drazen Zigic on Magnific.
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Data suggest households have not pulled back on discretionary spending

AUSTRALIAN households continued to spend steadily in May, despite ongoing pressure from rising living costs. New figures from the National Australia Bank (NAB) show total consumer spending increased by 1.1 per cent during the month, recovering from a small decline in April. Compared to the same time last year, spending was up 6.5 per cent. […]

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Jasper O’Keefe proving that you are never too young to follow your dreams Gloucester CWA members Sandy Tebett, Margery Phair, Kelly Boyer and Lisa Peterson with ‘Boy from Oz’ cast member, Jasper O’Keefe.
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Jasper O’Keefe proving that you are never too young to follow your dreams

TWELVE-YEAR old Jasper O’Keefe has a work ethic second to none. As reported by News Of The Area, in April Jasper travelled with his sister, Remi, to Orlando where he competed in the International Cheer Union World Championships as part of Team Australia Youth Pom, and The Summit Championships held in early May. They were […]

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Dungog Shire its latest Roads and Infrastructure
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Dungog Shire its latest Roads and Infrastructure

Dungog Pool Filter Beds. Gresford Multipurpose Hall Flooring replacement. DUNGOG Shire Council has published its latest Roads and Infrastructure update on its Facebook page, outlining where crews will be working across the Shire during the week commencing 29 June as road, bridge and community infrastructure projects continue. Road rehabilitation work will continue on Cory Street […]

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Police call for public help to identify Clarence Town pub attackers Photo: NSW Police.
Police

Police call for public help to identify Clarence Town pub attackers

Photo: NSW Police. Photo: NSW Police. View Footage Here ANYONE with information that may assist police investigating an armed robbery at the Erringhi Hotel in Clarence Town earlier this month is urged to come forward.  A 52-year-old man was assaulted by two men armed with a firearm and a baseball bat during the incident, which […]

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Upper Hunter Hidden Treasures revealed
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Upper Hunter Hidden Treasures revealed

SIX Upper Hunter electorate women are among the 80 outstanding regional women volunteers named on the 2025 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll. In his State Matters newsletter, Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell congratulated Winifred Wilson of Limeburners Creek, Rosslyn Sherlock from Lorn, Singleton’s Lyn MacBain, Carol Johnstone from Clarence Town, Joan Hart of Bolwarra and Dungog’s […]

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Minns Government to help ease cost of living pressures for patients in regional, rural, and remote areas with $71.7 million additional support
Dungog Shire

Minns Government to help ease cost of living pressures for patients in regional, rural, and remote areas with $71.7 million additional support

THE Minns Labor Government has committed an additional $71.7 million in the 2026-27 NSW Budget to help regional, rural and remote patients access specialist healthcare through the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS). The funding boost aims to ease cost-of-living pressures for patients and families who must travel long distances for medical treatment […]

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Strangler vine struck down by working bee
Community

Strangler vine struck down by working bee

Members of the working bee battle the invasive strangler vine, Claw Creeper. Photos: submitted Members of the working bee battle the invasive strangler vine, Claw Creeper. Photos: submitted RIVER sheoaks and weeping lilly pilly that are hundreds of years old are being strangled by the rapidly growing and highly invasive Claw Creeper growing along the […]

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