FUNDING has been awarded to a Hunter-based researcher focused on improving outcomes for regional and rural cancer patients. The NSW Government funding comes as part of a $10 million boost to cancer research across NSW. Advertise with News of The…
THE Clarence Town Task Team is calling residents together for a Community Opportunity Workshop on Thursday 27 March from 5.30pm at the Clarence Town Bowling Sport and Recreation Club. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
THE first “Illuminating Women” talk was held at the James Theatre in Dungog last week. To kick off the series, internationally renowned architect and social campaigner Caroline Pidcock was the speaker. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
A NEW program will give regional NSW councils the chance to share in $1 million for projects to upgrade roads at public level crossings. Applications opened on Monday for the NSW Government’s Level Crossing Improvement Program – Regional Council Minor…
SHOPPERS still feel the impact of rising prices at the supermarket despite inflation lowering, the treasurer admits. Household grocery bills have soared in recent years, with research by comparison website Finder showing grocery spending at a record high in January.…
TREASURER Jim Chalmers has confirmed a budget deficit after posting two surpluses as he announces more cyclone-aftermath support. An additional $1.2 billion will go toward disaster payments and rebuilding local communities and forms part of a broader $13.5 billion natural…
PROMPTED by recent severe weather, the RSPCA is sharing important tips for managing animals during storms and natural disasters. The key is preparation, according to the animal protection not-for-profit. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
THE Paterson Historical Society has launched its new book at an event at Gresford Bowling Club. “Gresford To Carabolla – People And Places” was written by Dr Brian Walsh and details the European settlement of the Upper Paterson Valley north…
DUNGOG is set to receive new Key Health Worker Accommodation, in a move aimed at attracting more paramedics to regional NSW. The move is part of the NSW Government’s $10 million investment in key health worker housing for paramedics in…
TRANSGRID has launched its annual bushfire prevention program, including helicopter inspections and 3D laser scanning, to ensure the safe operation of the transmission network in the lead-up to next summer. LiDAR inspections by plane are underway across parts of the…