THE Community Builders Program has been making waves across Dungog Shire and Stroud over the past 12 months, inspiring residents to think critically about what it means to build a strong and thriving community. The program is now entering its next phase, and locals are invited to take part in shaping their towns through a […]

NSW Police have launched rapid response units to tackle youth crime across the state. Operation Soteria is a high-profile strategy involving around 60 officers. Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos said that over the next three months, police will target offenders aged between 11 to 16 years of age and specifically focus on aggravated break, enter and […]

DARACON’S appeal for approval of the proposed expansion of the Martins Creek Quarry continues, with hearings now underway and continuing until 28 March. On 17 March, the public portion of the case hearings were held at Tocal Hall. The commissioners heard from seven local speakers representing the Paterson/Martins Creek community. After the hearing, the commissioners, […]