MEMBER for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell has called on NSW Premier Chris Minns to “be honest about the financial blow his government has inflicted on coal communities like the Hunter”. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly during Questing Time on 25…
A POTENTIALLY lethal sexually-transmitted infection has been detected in the last disease-free koala population in one major city, heightening extinction fears for the endangered native marsupial. Two koalas, part of a population in southwest Sydney already under threat from development,…
MEMBERS of the community have until 6 April to provide feedback on MidCoast Council’s draft Community Engagement Strategy, currently on public exhibition. General Manager Adrian Panuccio said the strategy provides a framework to ensure Council communicates and engages with the…
COLES and Woolworths are two of the most powerful and profitable supermarkets in the world but should not be split up, the competition watchdog has found in a major review of the sector. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission released…
SHOCKING allegations of children being sexually abused, restrained for hours and served low-quality meals have prompted a government-backed parliamentary inquiry into the childcare sector. The NSW probe is the first called since an ABC investigation revealed widespread failings in the…
ALMOST 2,000 entries and exhibitions were on show at this year’s local Gloucester Show, which ran from 21-22 March. Over 1,000 entries were entered across the pavilion halls, ranging from flowers, farm and garden produce, handicrafts and the arts. Advertise…
THE eve of the 60th anniversary of the Gloucester Quota Club has Quotarians reflecting on their community efforts. The objectives of Quota are to “serve country and community, promote high ethical standards, emphasise the dignity of all useful occupations, develop…
YOUTH Week is an annual event held in April that offers free activities for individuals aged 12 to 24 across the MidCoast region. This year, Youth Week celebrates the unique strengths of young people, recognising that they have the potential…
NSW Police have launched rapid response units to tackle youth crime across the state. Operation Soteria is a high-profile strategy involving around 60 officers. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
MIDCOAST Council hosted a fundraising workshop for Gloucester community groups in December 2024. During the workshop, attendees suggested the idea of organising a community group networking session. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…