A NEW report from the University of Canberra’s National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) reveals the staggering future economic cost of Alzheimer’s disease, and its impact on Australia’s workforce, patients, families and communities. The report, ‘The Economic…
FARMING is a risky business at times, and with uncertainties that cannot be controlled such as the weather and commodity markets, it pays to really understand what is in play in your paddock. Local Land Services have been working…
THERE is a shortage of timber in the Hunter region which is impacting the new housing sector. Master Builders say the Federal Government’s move to increase support for the use of low-carbon timber is good news for the building…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update Sector Brigades On 12 February, Sector Brigades from Booral, Stroud Road, Stroud Rural Fire Brigade and Limeburners Creek had a social get together for discussions and to receive Commissioners’ Certificates for…
APPLICATIONS are now open to MidCoast not-for-profit organisations and heritage property owners for financial assistance through community donations and heritage funding rounds. MidCoast Council is offering a helping hand to assist eligible organisations fund their community project and owners…
ON 9 February 2022, crew from Fire and Rescue NSW’s Dungog and Lambton Brigades attended an incident in Stroud where a large, heavy bull was stuck in a deep creek bed. Upon arrival at the scene in Mill Creek…
MORE than $24 million is being spent on over 75 separate projects across the MidCoast region to improve community spaces and recreational facilities. The funding, which has largely been contributed by the State and Federal Governments, is set to…
COFFS Harbour driver Chris Corbett has won the feature race in his Late Model debut during the latest race night at Hessions Auto Parts Grafton Speedway. Normally seen behind the wheel of his V8 Dirt Modified, Corbett made his…
COASTAL Premier League (CPL) newbies Bellingen FC kicked off their preseason campaign with an entertaining 2-1 loss against CPL rivals Coffs Coast Tigers last Saturday at Connell Park, Bellingen. Bellingen coach Henry Gale saw plenty of positives from the…
COFFS Harbour’s top junior Oztag teams have taken on Australia’s finest during the Australian Junior Championships in Coffs Harbour. The annual three-day event saw Coffs Harbour Thunder representative sides take on regional rep teams from across Australia. Casey Cowgill…