PETER Dutton has walked back a coalition plan to force federal government workers to give up working from home arrangements and shifted his stance on public sector jobs. The work-from-home policy, which has been in place since the pandemic, had…
WOMEN who feel lonely over an extended period are three times more likely to die early than those who don’t. Research by the University of Sydney has for the first time identified a causal link between loneliness and early death…
THIS week, Treasurer of Dungog Arts Society Ruth Dircks, accepted a donation presented by Stephanie Simmonds of Lovey’s Grocers. A total of $615.43 had accrued through IGA My Rewards points, which are contributed by locals shopping at the store. Advertise…
WITH areas of the Hunter and Mid North Coast impacted by minor flooding over the weekend, Hunter Local Land Services (LLS) is reminding landholders that preparation is essential, especially for those living on floodplains. “Though Tropical Cyclone Alfred brought some…
YOUNG people in the Dungog region have a new opportunity to get involved in their local community, while making new friends. They are being invited to take part in the launch of the Dungog Show Youth Team. Advertise with News…
GRANTS are on offer to support communities in remote, rural and regional Australia to build back better after declared disasters or extreme weather events between 2019 and 2024. Community groups and not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) in affected regions are invited to…
WITH deer breeding season fast approaching, the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions is reminding communities of the heightened risk of feral deer on the road as well as increased activity and damage across Australia’s landscapes, including in suburban streets. Dr…
SCULTORS from across Australia are invited to submit their entries for this year’s Sculpture on the Farm exhibition. Taking place from 29-31 August, this year’s event promises to be the biggest yet, featuring $57,000 in prizes across 10 categories and…
MAYORS from across the region are calling for immediate financial commitments from both major Federal parties and the NSW Government to reinvest coal royalties back into the Hunter. According to the Hunter Joint Organisation (HJO), a collaborative body that brings…
ONE rural birthing unit “teeters on the brink” and goes from “one disaster to the next” due to severe staff shortages. Another maternity service in a farming town of 15,000 closed four years after opening its doors, forcing specialists and…