MORE than 708 drivers have been detected allegedly driving with drugs in their systems during a statewide police traffic operation. Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers), which ran from Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 May, focused on roadside testing to identify people who may be driving while affected by alcohol and drugs. During the operation, […]
Feral pigs are highly adaptable and reproduce rapidly, making ongoing control essential.
WITH dry seasonal conditions being experienced in many parts of the region, Hunter Local Land Services (LLS) is urging producers to act early on feral pig control. As feed and water become limited, feral pigs are concentrating around remaining resources, increasing the risk of damage to crops, pastures and infrastructure, and putting additional pressure on […]
DISASTER response and recovery operations across NSW are being bolstered as the State Emergency Service (SES) delivers 11 new specialised High Clearance Vehicles (HCV), a combined investment of more than $11 million. “This investment brings our total number of High Clearance Vehicles to 20 and represents a significant step forward in our flood and disaster […]
A well-earnt break at Little Gibber on 16 April. Photo: Bea.
A well-earnt break at Little Gibber on 16 April. Photo: Bea. Kangaroos at Tea Gardens, another local walking group on 2 April. Photo: Bea. Amid the forest near Medowie on 9 April. Photo: Robyn. Mooring on Newcastle Harbour on 23 April. Photo: Robyn. Fishermen’s shacks on the way to Tamboi, 30 April. Photo: Robyn. BRIGHT […]
FURTHER to my recent trip to the Sydney Fish Markets, which was an excursion that I would recommend to anyone who has any interest in fish or other creatures of the sea. As I wandered around the expansive market area certain displays caught my attention. I did mention a sign for “Flying Fish Roe” at […]
Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin, Premier Chris Minns and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe at the Great Koala National Park announcement last year. Photo: Penny Sharpe MP.
THE forestry industry has been a contested space in NSW for many years, with some supporting the continuation of native hardwood logging and others strongly opposing it. The issue was brought into sharper focus recently with the announcement by the NSW Government of its intention to create the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). The establishment […]
MIDCOAST Council has confirmed there are no plans to close its Tea Gardens depot. Council is currently reviewing the structure of its Transport and Engineering workforce to “align with community needs across the local government area”. General Manager Adrian Panuccio said Council understood there had been community discussion about the future of the Tea Gardens […]
The majority of services will be operated by modern coaches featuring wheelchair accessibility, improved seating and seatbelts, mobile phone charging points, onboard defibrillators and toilets.
NEW routes and modernised coaches have been unveiled as part of a major upgrade to NSW TrainLink coach services. A 36 percent funding increase across the NSW TrainLink coach network will lift total funding to $290 million over the next nine years. From 1 July, 14 coach operators will run 49 routes across the NSW […]
MACH Energy sought to double the mine's output to 21 million tonnes per year and extend its life to 2048. Photo: MACH Energy.
THE first ever climate change case to reach the High Court of Australia will be heard on Wednesday, 13 May. The landmark moment will set a national precedent on whether Australian planning authorities are legally required to consider the local climate impacts of fossil fuel project approvals. The case, MACH Energy Australia Pty Ltd v […]
Stroud Customer Service Point and Library.
REDUCED operating hours at the Stroud Customer Service Point and Library were adopted at MidCoast Council’s 29 April meeting. The facility will now operate from Tuesday to Thursday, 9am to 12pm. The move comes after a three month trial and a community feedback period open from Tuesday 27 January to Monday 2 March 2026. The […]
