Haydn Oakes from Ford presents Tim Olsen of Davey & Olsen with a 100-year plaque
A CENTURY of service is no small milestone, and this month Dungog’s own Davey and Olsen Pty Ltd marked an extraordinary 100 years as a Ford dealer, along with 90 years as an NRMA Road Service provider. On Thursday 16 October, Haydn Oakes, Ford’s Regional Manager, visited Dungog to present a commemorative 100-year plaque recognising […]
Finalists will be recognised and winners announced at the Hunter Manufacturing Awards Gala on Thursday 30 October at the Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre.
THE finalists of the Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) have been announced for 2025, recognising the breadth and capability of the manufacturing sector across the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast and surrounding regions. A record number of entries were received this year, reflecting a strong mix of first-time entrants, emerging start-ups and established industry leaders. […]
The evening opened with a spectacular RAAF flyby.
NEWCASTLE Airport officially opened its new international terminal last Thursday evening, 25 September. Around 300 guests including dignitaries, industry leaders and community representatives gathered to celebrate the expanded terminal. The evening opened with a spectacular RAAF flyby, followed by a Welcome to Country from Worimi Elder Uncle John Ridgeway and a Smoking Ceremony led by […]
EnergyCo is now working across five major projects in the Hunter and Central Coast. Photo: EnergyCo.
HUNTER region residents have the chance to shape five renewable energy-related projects in their area. EnergyCo is expanding the Hunter Transmission Project’s Regional Reference Group (RRG) into a broader Hunter-Central Coast RRG. “This change reflects the portfolio of EnergyCo projects in the Hunter and will ensure the region’s voice will continue to inform future energy […]
Polblue Camping Ground in the Barrington Tops. Photo: NPWS
A NSW GOVERNMENT consultation paper has proposed introducing a six-tier system for camping in NSW National Parks that would make the rate for some campgrounds as much as $97 a night or $679 a week. Public consultation on the changes closed on 25 May. Concerns have been raised that the tiered pricing could leave camping […]
Xavier and Chel King at the Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards
IN A landmark moment for regional and queer-owned businesses, Earth & Elm Studio in Dungog has taken out both the “Business of the Year” and “Personal Services” categories at the prestigious 2025 Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards. The awards, the largest of their kind in NSW, saw Earth & Elm triumph over competitors from across […]
The aftermath of burnout gatherings at North Arm Cove. Photos: supplied.
THE North Arm Cove Community Association (NACCAi) continues to push MidCoast Council for action on an infamous hoon hotspot, with council recently deciding against the installation of CCTV surveillance at the site. The intersection of Gooreengi Road and Somerset Avenue, North Arm Cove has been the site of ongoing anti-social behaviour, illegal burnout gatherings […]
