COUNCIL has endorsed the Draft Clarence Town Flood Study for public exhibition. The study was jointly funded by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and Dungog Shire Council under the NSW Floodplain Management Program and represents the first comprehensive and unified assessment of all flood mechanisms affecting Clarence Town and its […]
LEGAL Aid NSW is urging anyone impacted by the recent bushfires in the Central Coast, Mid North Coast, Upper Hunter and Central West NSW to seek free legal help early. The Legal Aid NSW Disaster Response Legal Service (DRLS) can advise people about issues relating to insurance claims, tenancy rights, accessing disaster grants and payments, […]
DUNGOG Shire Council has received an update on progress of the new Clarence Town Bridge at its 10 December meeting. The major infrastructure project is being funded through a combination of Federal, State and Transport for NSW contributions totalling $20.581 million. Recent achievements on the project include the completion of the bridge abutments, piers and […]
TRANSPORT for NSW is encouraging motorists travelling on the Pacific Highway through Hexham to plan their trip and allow extra travel time during the Christmas New Year period, with high traffic volumes and delays expected. The M1 Pacific Motorway at Beresfield and the Pacific Highway at Hexham are linked via John Renshaw Drive and the […]
The Point Plomer campground in Limeburners Creek National Park. Photo: NPWS.
The Point Plomer campground in Limeburners Creek National Park. Photo: NPWS. Kayaking in the Barrington River. Photo: NPWS. WITH temperatures high and visitors flocking to the region’s stunning beaches, rivers, and waterholes, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is urging everyone to stay vigilant and safe. National parks offer countless opportunities for swimming, fishing, […]
TRIBUTES have flowed for John Lohan, 59, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) firefighter who lost his life protecting the townships of Bulahdelah and Nerong. In a statement to social media, the NPWS said Mr Lohan was a “treasured and long-serving staff member” who was based at the service’s Lake Munmorah depot for […]
Tocal students compete at the Stock Horse Breaker Challenge. Photo: JP Photography and Media.
Tocal students compete at the Stock Horse Breaker Challenge. Photo: JP Photography and Media. Tocal students compete at the Stock Horse Breaker Challenge. Photo: JP Photography and Media. Tocal students compete at the Stock Horse Breaker Challenge. Photo: JP Photography and Media. TOCAL College agriculture and stock horse students have put their abilities and knowledge […]
IMPROVED methane capture at six high-emission coal mines appears the state’s best bet to hit climate targets. A report released by climate advisory group Common Capital said NSW could help reach emissions targets with best-practice abatement at the six mines, which produce half the state’s coalmine emissions despite delivering less than 10 percent of the […]
FOLLOWING the record-breaking floods which hammered the region in May, impacted residents were instructed by the NSW Government’s Reconstruction Authority to apply for Disaster Relief Grants. According to MidCoast Council, the Authority is now refusing some grant applications due to homes being classified as within a flood zone. Council says this is despite the Authority […]
PEOPLE living in communities impacted by recent bushfires who require essential medicines, including diabetes, heart and asthma medicines, can now access a limited supply without a prescription at pharmacies. NSW Health has issued an Authority under the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods legislation that enables pharmacists to supply prescription medicines to people without a prescription who […]
