THERE’S just over six months to the next state election and NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin has called on bureaucrats and governments to work hand-in-hand with country communities. With the state government recently releasing the Six Cities Discussion Paper –…
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THE NSW Government is doubling family and domestic violence leave provisions for all NSW public sector workers with staff able to access 20 days of paid leave per calendar year from 1 January 2023. The same paid leave provisions will…
NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) continues to support horticultural producers in NSW, with the recent release of the ‘Orchard plant protection guide for deciduous fruits in NSW 2022-23’ and the ‘Grapevine management guide 2022-23’. NSW DPI’s Temperate Fruits…
ON the weekend of 17 and 18 September, the newly formed Jimmy’s Beach Aquatic Club, conducted the inaugural ‘Mullet Run’ in conjunction with the Myall Classic Kayak and Paddling event on the Myall River. The Jimmy’s Beach Aquatic Club was…
JUST like chess and bridge, croquet is a game of skill and strategy. It also has a physical aspect that nearly everybody can enjoy. Recently members of the Myall Park Croquet Club welcomed members of the Hawks Nest Probus Club…
5/76 Mirreen Street, Hawks Nest Price: $820,000 – 860,000 SITUATED in a stunning location within the ‘Magic Square’ and encompassing the whole upper level of this complex is this spacious four bedroom, two bathroom magical unit. Tastefully renovated and styled…
TAXI licence holders across the State will receive an additional $500 million in assistance payments as part of a comprehensive $645 million package to fully deregulate the industry and benefit customers long term. Treasurer Matt Kean said $145 million had…
SIXTEEN volunteers have managed to clear an important local wildflower walk that has lain almost untouched for three years since the start of COVID restrictions. The Thursday Walkers Group spent a sunny morning working on The Michael Rowe Memorial Walk…
MYALL Masters swimmer Chris Lock has been recognised in the NSW Parliament. Chris is 80 years young and a dedicated community member, volunteering in several community groups and organisations, but is best known for his swimming successes. Recently Chris represented…