DEAR News Of The Area, VOTERS cannot trust Dutton on energy policy. While the Coalition, in its final act of government in 2022, supported the development of Australia’s offshore wind industry by introducing enabling legislation, Dutton now seeks to play…
ESTABLISHED in March 2020, the Triple C Health Family Practice celebrates its five-year anniversary this month. Opening its doors as a solo GP clinic, navigating through multiple challenges and triumphs, it has grown into a cornerstone of health and well-being…
THERE was not a single Gloucester Veteran Golfer able to play to their handicap in the veterans’ outing at the Gloucester course on Tuesday 4 March. Ken Kelly did best just one under for a win on a heavy course…
THE forecast of scattered showers didn’t deter the finalists in the annual Bonnie Hazelwood 4s from fronting up to do battle for the honor of winning this trophy, and what a battle it was, with the team of Jenny Burley,…
RAIN promised dearer cattle prices to $3,050 per cow and calf unit at the Ray White Livestock Gloucester Annual Female Sale. A total of 860 head of cattle were yarded at the Gloucester Saleyards on 7 March, consisting of 400…
HOUSEHOLDS could fork out an extra $450 a year for power by 2030 if policymakers pursue nuclear and a slower renewable rollout, modelling suggests. An analysis commissioned by the Clean Energy Council found the additional pricey gas needed under…
OPERATING in Dungog for more than a quarter century, Hunter Dental Group is now serving clients from its new location at 184-186 Dowling Street. The clinic first opened in 1997 to provide Dungog locals with quality dental service. Located on…
TOMAREE High School continues to prove a thriving nursery for sporting talent. Renowned for its athletic prowess in various codes, the school can boast a distinguished honour roll of emerging representatives across the board. Eight promising touch football students are…
THE future of the beach is bright, as this year’s Nippers presentations showed. Held on Sunday 10 March at the Bennetts Beach clubhouse, the awards saw 137 Nippers commended for their efforts this past season. Parents, grandparents and friends watched…
THE clouds were threatening for the small group who turned up for the Opening Day for the Gloucester Golf Ladies on Wednesday 5 March, for an Individual Stableford. The testing conditions of squally showers dampened the scores with Myrelle Fraser,…