TEN years after the National Broadband Network was declared “fully operational,” industry experts expect the project to finally realise its original mission: high-speed internet connections for almost everyone. The accomplishment is expected in 2030 after the announcement of a $3.8…
WORLD-renowned oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros is set to captivate audiences in Dungog with a rare and intimate performance at the Royal Hotel on Saturday, January 25, as part of the Australia Day long weekend celebrations. Advertise with News of The…
INFRASTRUCTURE in some parts of the region is still coming back online after suffering critical outages during last week’s wild weather. Last Wednesday’s electrical storm saw power cut to thousands of homes across the Myall Coast and surrounding areas. Advertise…
FOR those who can afford it, adding a battery could beat the “sun tax” that will further deplete the once-generous rate of return for rooftop solar pioneers. A third of Australia’s households have rooftop solar and almost three quarters of…
A LOW-PRESSURE system off the northern NSW coast caused widespread rainfall and strong winds across the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions, including the Dungog Shire. With floodwaters now subsiding, the local community is shifting its focus to cleaning up…
EMERGENCY services volunteers launched into action across the Hunter during volatile and ferocious January storms last week. While many enjoyed a spectacular lighting show during the power blackouts on the night of Wednesday 16 January, trees fell to block the…
STAND-IN Australian captain Steve Smith has suffered an elbow injury just 10 days out from the first Test in Sri Lanka, potentially delaying his departure for a crucial pre-series camp. The 35-year-old damaged his right elbow while throwing in the…
50 Wombo Street, Pindimar Price: $925,000 DISCOVER the perfect blend of tranquillity and convenience at 50 Wombo Street, Pindimar, an idyllic retreat nestled in the peaceful surrounds of NSW’s cherished coastline. Boasting an expansive 1265 square metre block and only…
121 Promontory Way, North Arm Cove $ 1,350,000 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms/3 garage/1294 sqm NESTLED on a generous 1200-plus square metre parcel of absolute waterfront land, this charming cottage offers the most breathtaking 240-degree high-set water views over the serene Port…
THE start of a new year often permits previously secret documents to be released to the public after the 20-year embargo is lifted. Having spent 26 years in and around politics has allowed me to see and hear many releases…