NSW AMBULANCE has welcomed eight new paramedics to the Hunter, following their official induction into the service. The new paramedics will be based across Hunter Zones 1 and 2, where they will begin 12-month on-road placements to consolidate their training. “We’re thrilled to welcome eight new paramedics to the Hunter – a boost that will […]
Police have arrested a fourth suspect over the fatal shooting of Zachery Davies-Scott. Photo: NSW Police.
A MAN has been charged for his alleged crucial role in a fatal home invasion gone wrong, two and a half years after it happened. Zachery Davies-Scott was gunned down in front of his pregnant partner inside his parents’ home, two days after Christmas in 2022. A group of alleged attackers stormed the house at […]
"Common sense" rental reforms will give tenants more security and end blanket bans on pets. Photo: Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS.
LANDLORDS will no longer be able to evict tenants without good cause, marking the end of no-grounds evictions, a reform designed to provide security for millions of renters. The reform came into effect on Monday, alongside two other key changes introduced under the NSW government’s latest rental laws. Premier Chris Minns described the changes as […]
Police laid 1316 charges and conducted 1276 bail compliance checks and 12,926 apprehended domestic violence order (ADVO) compliance checks with a total of 535 breaches identified.
POLICE have charged 627 people with more than 1300 offences during a four-day statewide operation targeting domestic and family violence (DFV). “Operation Amarok X” ran from Wednesday 14 May to Saturday 17 May 2025, and involved officers from all police area commands and police districts across NSW. The Domestic and Family Violence Command-led operation also […]
Tropical Soda Apple. Photo: NSW DPI.
THE NSW Government will deliver $10 million to local councils to target high-risk weeds across the state to protect the state’s primary production and public land. The NSW Government Weeds Action Program funds local councils, known as Local Control Authorities (LCA), to detect and respond quickly to incursions of new high-risk weeds. The program focuses […]
A map of the sampled sites. Image: supplied.
FOLLOWING a sampling project, 28 current and historic mine sites in NSW have been identified as potentially having critical minerals and high-tech metals deposits hidden inside their old waste, including Stratford. For mines that have closed, the NSW Government says the results could mean new opportunities for production, bringing more jobs and investment opportunities to […]
A NEW guide has been released which aims to strengthen NSW Government consultation practices with regional, rural and remote communities across the state. The “Regional Communities Consultation Guide” outlines the Government’s approach to consulting with regional, rural and remote communities, including Aboriginal communities. The release of the guide follows the introduction of the Regional Communities […]
Alan and his dogs at Rocking Chair Farm.
ALAN Smith’s journey began in the rolling hills of North Yorkshire, UK, where his early life was steeped in craftsmanship and hospitality. With a background in furniture design and a flair for fine food, Alan carved out a career in some of the UK’s and the world’s top restaurants, working alongside renowned chefs and handling […]
The impressive turnout in the hall.
Jean Watts, Faye Moore, Ronda Shelton, Jennifer Chant and Jane Frankham. Wendy Howard, Kath Gilbert and Norah Shore. The impressive turnout in the hall. Bruce Read, Helene Leane and Cathy Schnieder of Dungog Clarence Town CWA, and Jeanne Harrison. MORE than 100 people gathered at Bandon Grove Hall on Tuesday 6 May for the much-loved […]
An aerial shot of the Dungog Common.
An aerial shot of the Dungog Common. The Common is home to wildlife including koalas. One of the walking tracks at Dungog Common. LOCAL residents and user groups are being invited to help shape the future of one of the area’s most treasured public spaces, the Dungog Common. Dungog Community Projects Limited (DCP) has issued […]
