IN the wake of former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and former deputy premier John Barilaro resigning last week, a new leader has emerged. Treasurer Dominic Perrottet was elected leader of the NSW Liberal Party and therefore NSW Premier, beating…
DISABILITY advocates hold grave concerns that sluggish efforts to vaccinate people with disability in NSW will mean many disabled people now face sickness and death as the state starts to open up this week from COVID lockdown. National peak…
WHILE NSW celebrates the return of various freedoms, the Hunter remains on high alert as Covid-19 cases continue to rise across sections of the community. On Sunday, a day prior to NSW reopening, Hunter New England Health recorded 56…
Special arrangements for a special friend AMY is quite fond of her Jack Russell terrier, Rosey. As part of her estate planning, Amy wishes to ensure that Rosey is looked-after. She is advised by her solicitor that unless there…
OLDER Australians have always been at higher risk from COVID – and now there is now evidence that people living with Dementia are also more vulnerable. Dementia Australia supports mandatory vaccinations across the aged care sector and urges people…
INCREASING vaccination rates mean North Coast residents are better prepared as visitors arrive to the region in coming weeks. Across all the North Coast LGAs the rate is now at 88% of those aged 16 and over now having…
AUSTRALIAN Rugby Sevens Olympian Locky Miller has signed a two year deal for the Cronulla Sharks. Since returning home to Coffs Harbour, Miller has been evaluating his options for the next stage of his career and it is the…
DEAR Jasminda, Well, here we are – opening up week. It should be a time of excitement, but I am actually thinking I quite enjoyed lockdown. The place was less congested. The kids were happier being at home. Learner…
