Prelude will connect Hunter-based early childhood educators with allied health workers, early intervention teachers and other experts. The Men’s Table takes a peer-led, placed-based approach to combatting social isolation and mental health challenges faced by men. FIVE Hunter projects are set to benefit from a share in almost $750,000 as part of Newcastle Permanent Charitable […]

A NATIVE invader is threatening the long-term survival of the endemic Manning River turtle, which is only found in the freshwater creeks and rivers of the Manning River system. This ancient, unique creature is at risk of extinction because of its limited population size and a range of other threats. Of all the pressures on […]

  This chimney was originally installed by an amateur and had never been swept. Creosote was visible on the roof.   Craig Baldwin uncovers inappropriate lead flashing, which allowed water to rust the roof below.   What a perfectly clean and safe chimney looks like, free of ugly black creosote residue.   FIRE safety around […]

DUNGOG Shire Council is developing a Housing and Infrastructure Master Plan to shape the future of rural lands and guide housing, jobs and infrastructure developments over the next 20 years. Council states the Master Plan is designed to integrate the following plans and strategies: Local Housing Strategy, Rural Lands Strategy, Infrastructure Capacity & Prioritisation Plan, […]