MEN’S Behaviour Change Programs (MBCPs) are set to be rolled out across an additional seven locations across NSW, including Gloucester and Maitland, following a $10 million investment from the NSW Government. MBCPs are evidence-based group programs and services that focus…
DUNGOG Library’s popular summer colouring competition has wrapped up, with this year’s event attracting a wide range of participants. From budding young artists to seasoned colour enthusiasts, all were eager to draw on their imaginations. Advertise with News of The…
A DEVELOPMENT application (DA) has been refused for an outdoor recreation facility involving the use of motocross tracks at 47 Horton Close, Glen Martin. In accordance with Dungog Shire Council’s ‘Assessment of Development Applications Policy’, the application was reported to…
THE Gloucester Environment Group hit the trails for their latest bushwalk on 16 February, following a four kilometre roller-coaster stretch of the Mountaineer–Glowang track. “Moderate Mountaineer-Glowang trail, near Wangat Road, offers scenic mountain views across Gloucester Tops wilderness in Barrington…
OVER a hundred descendants of James and Charlotte Bugg are set to gather in the Upper Hunter to celebrate their connection to Country. The Goori (Aboriginal) Bugg family gathering will be held at the Gloucester Showground between 28-30 March. Advertise…
REMOTE, rural and regional communities are being encouraged to embrace new technologies and digital solutions, with grants of up to $10,000 available through the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and Telstra. The Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program invites…
TRAVELWISE owner and operator Steve Gatland has learned a lot in 20 years of running tours to Tasmania. A new offering for the company, Travelwise’s “Pure Tasmania” tour is a culmination of highlights from those two decades. “This 17 day,…
LOCAL producers are set to compete for the title of best beef carcase at this year’s Wingham Beef Week. The event, which provides a week-long program focused on the beef cattle industry, will be held at the Wingham Showgrounds between…
UPDATED academic, HSC attainment and school attendance targets will be introduced to public schools in NSW from term 1 2025. “New system-wide measures will provide clear guidance for school leaders, and are designed to lift outcomes for all students, including…
STATE officials will try to rebuild public trust in Australia’s busiest rail network during a four-month reprieve from industrial action that has led to repeated pain for commuters. A full bench of the Fair Work Commission ordered a union to…