Corinne Stephen, overall Ladies winner 2024. Photo: Supplied by Sam de Witte. First leg of the event. Photo: Supplied by Sam de Witte. On your bikes. Photo: Supplied by Sam de Witte. GLOUCESTER Mountain Man Tri Challenge will be held on 13 September, marking the 32nd anniversary of the gruelling athletic event, which began in […]

DRIVERS travelling through known koala habitation zones are being urged to slow down and stay alert as the annual koala breeding season gets under way. Warmer weather signals the start of the season and there have been increased sightings of the iconic marsupials attempting to cross roads. Koalas can travel greater distances during this time, […]

AN increasing number of students are signing up in NSW public schools to vocational education and training courses, which are helping them gain practical, job-ready skills for rewarding careers. This week is National Skills Week and new National Centre for Vocational Education Research figures show that NSW vocational education and training (VET) in-school commencements increased […]

THE Gresford Rural Fire Service Brigade has received a new firefighting vehicle as part of a $4.1 million fleet rollout across the Lower Hunter, providing local volunteers with upgraded equipment ahead of the bushfire season. The brigade was one of ten across the Lower Hunter to officially receive a new vehicle during a handover ceremony […]

FOR livestock producers across the Stroud and Wootton districts, spring is one of the busiest and most important times of the farming calendar, making preparation now the key to success over the months ahead. To help local graziers get ready, NSW Local Land Services (LLS) is hosting two Livestock Roadshow: Spring Joining Preparations workshops, bringing […]

Donna Woodlands and Dianne Pope near the proposed site at Jubilee Park. Ruth Dircks OAM (centre) with Cr Michael Dowling and Lorraine Wiseman at an art show. DUNGOG locals plan to install a new seat at Jubilee Park to honor the memory of  Ruth Dircks OAM. It will be a place for those who knew […]

DUNGOG Shire Council is continuing to call for more State Government funding for the region’s roads. This comes after the Federal Government announced an initiative to improve funding partnerships and the number of financial assistance grants with councils across the country. Speaking to NOTA, Dungog mayor Digby Rayward said that the initiative was a step […]

Happy Tombola winners with their prizes at the club’s major fundraiser. Vice President Rhonda wears her high school hat alongside President Barbara in the name of fundraising. Lucy rocks the Beatles era at the fundraiser. Anne donned her 1920s-inspired attire for the Myall River VIEW Club’s vintage-themed birthday luncheon. Guest speaker at this year’s View […]

Concept image for the Stratford Renewable Energy Hub. Photo: Supplied Concept image for the Stratford Renewable Energy Hub. Photo: Supplied AS NOTA previously reported, the Stratford Coal Mine has come to the end of its useful life and owners Yancoal lodged an application with the NSW Department of Planning seeking to convert the area into […]

The baby humpback may have become stranded for a variety of reasons, a whale expert says. Photos: The Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia. The baby humpback may have become stranded for a variety of reasons, a whale expert says. Photos: The Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in […]