MICHAEL Hohensee says it doesn’t matter where he is, he’s almost always on the lookout for possible subjects to photograph, which may have something to do with former stints as a photo-journalist. But he was having a day off…
A NEW paper published by CSIRO Publishing into the practice of 1080 baits to control dingos, wild domestic dogs and their hybrids and its effectiveness on cattle production has been released. The paper titled ‘Lethal control reduces the relative…
SARAH Dryburgh and her family were only making a quick stop at their non-urban block in Pindimar when they encountered Miss Honey, the koala. Miss Honey was on the ground and being quite friendly to all that approached. After…
MIDCOAST Councillor Len Roberts has settled a defamation lawsuit with The Manning Community News and publisher Di Morrissey. The Defamation proceedings were commenced over a series of articles published in print and online during 2018- 2019. The terms of…
IT’S a sad state of affairs but women are now the fastest growing group of homeless people in Australia. It’s not teens, or youth that make up this group. The stark reality is that women aged 65-74 are now…
BRAVING a frosty Friday night were Galleries in the Gardens members and our very supportive MP Kate Washington who revealed the prize winners of the Space-themed Winter Warmer Art Exhibition 2021. Earlier in the day over 50 entries were…
IN what is a rite of passage for many students from the region, Year 3 and 4 students from Bulahdelah Central School (BCS) have attended a fun-filled few days at the Great Aussie Bush Camp. The students enjoyed three…
WITH numerous projects underway in Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens, MidCoast Council has provided an update to the community this week. “Recently completed, a $1 million overhaul of the Hawks Nest Surf Club saw the clubhouse almost completely gutted…
WE often witness seaweed washed up on our beaches, with the sight and smell leaving something to be desired. However there is new research that is calling for us to conserve coastal seaweed. University of South Australia (UniSA) ecologists…
THE Stroud community is being urged to apply for Duralie community funding before Friday 18 June. Not-for-profit organisations and community groups in the vicinity of the Duralie Mine are invited to apply for funding between $5,000 and $50,000 for…