Rumble entries came in all shapes and sizes. Photo: Cindy Fisher. The Clark family was on hand for the presentation of the Bruce Clark Memorial Award to Nick Lean. Photo: Cindy Fisher. Thumbs up from Rumble president Malcolm Marquet for long-time sponsor and committee member Martin Throsby, who received a framed Rumble poster to acknowledge […]

MONEY-MAKING side hustles aren’t just for people who are clever with computers. They’re for farmers too. Even those with barely enough land to call a farm. People like Brett Cooper, whose 0.4ha (one acre) property in the Stroud Valley may be small, but is now a thriving business. Limestone Permaculture was born of a desire […]

Nicole Chaffey, curator and director of Murrook Cultural Centre, with the striking Regent Honeyeater display she created. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. A visual representation of the Regent Honeyeater’s remaining population hangs from the ceiling, highlighting the plight of this critically endangered bird. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. HUNDREDS of small yellow and black birds hang overhead in Murrook […]

STUDENTS at the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Tocal College will have the opportunity to upskill in one of agriculture’s rapidly emerging technologies, with new training focused on the safe and effective use of drones for pesticide application. Tocal College has partnered with drone specialists FPV Australia to deliver FIELDS – […]

MIDCOAST and other NSW local councils have made progress in their fight to ensure their communities are not left financially worse off in the wake of natural disasters. After a concerted effort from Local Government NSW and its interstate and national counterparts, the Australian Government has announced it will not proceed with changes to the […]

WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]

Joanna Cartwright with her Tea Cosy of the Year. Lyne MP Alison Penfold, second from left, opened the 2026 Dungog Tea Party. She’s pictured with, from left, committee members Margaret Flannery, Erika Seck and Pauline Camborne. Peter Shelton’s imagination sparked his winning Trivet of the Year entry. Jasmine Stromski won the Student Tea Cosy category. […]

Susan Hodges caught up with Michelle Dado-Millynn, who opened the exhibition. Photo: Supplied. Clare Tilyard and Jo Simpson were among the opening crowd. Photo: Supplied. The Green Space exhibition opening numbers were boosted by a crossover from Dungog’s Tea Party. Photo: Supplied. DUNGOG’S hills and fields are sporting a vibrant palette of green hues as […]

NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements in the Northern Region during Operation Remove All Impaired Drivers (RAID) across the weekend. Photos: NSW Police. NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements in the Northern Region during Operation Remove All Impaired Drivers (RAID) across the weekend. Photos: NSW Police. NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements […]