I AM pleased that we have progressed several important planning proposals that will lead to much needed future housing for Forster and Wingham. We have sent these proposals to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for approval to…
NEWCASTLE’S bid to bring New Zealand rugby superstar Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to the NRLW is over, after the league’s head office blocked plans for her to still be involved in promoting the rival code. One of world rugby’s biggest and marketable…
OFFICIAL fire season has ended for most of NSW, including Dungog Shire. Fire permits are no longer required for those in areas outside the Bush Fire Danger Period, however, there are some regions across the state where the danger period…
TWENTY new paramedic interns have arrived in the Hunter ambulance zone to begin the on-road portion of their 12-month internships. Across the state, NSW Ambulance has welcomed 157 new paramedic interns and 17 trainee emergency medical call takers, after they…
THE state’s largest ex-service organisation is seeking an assurance from all candidates in the lead up to the federal election that veteran health and wellbeing will remain a top national priority moving forward. The Returned and Services League NSW (RSL…
DUNGOG Shire Council has announced initial site works on the new Clarence Town Bridge are set to begin early next month. Council’s Infrastructure and Assets team is working with contractor, Bridgeworks, to deliver the new structure. Bridgeworks is finalising the…
A SENATE hopeful is calling for cannabis reform to unlock Australia’s “hemp potential” ahead of the 2025 Federal Election. “Australia has the opportunity to become a world leader in industrial hemp production, but outdated and inconsistent cannabis laws are holding…
LADIES league tag football made its return to Myall Park on Saturday 5 April. The first official game of the season was also a home game for the Lady Hawks, against the Raymond Terrace Magpies. The Myall River juniors’ games…
NOMINATIONS for all categories at the upcoming Gloucester Sports Awards presentation have been received. Winners will be announced and presented with trophies on presentation night, Saturday, 10 May at Gloucester Bowling Club. The nominees are as follows: Encouragement Award: Chay…
CANTERBURY are enjoying their best start to a NRL season in over 30 years after grinding their way past a depleted Newcastle outfit to claim a 20-0 win. Second-half tries from Josh Curran, Jack Todd and Kurt Mann got the…