April 24, 2026
Rural residents urged to report connectivity issues
Local News

Rural residents urged to report connectivity issues

FED up farmers and families facing poor regional, rural and remote mobile services are being encouraged to “keep complaining”. The latest report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) revealed an increase in complaints in NSW, with almost a quarter coming from regional areas. A total of 4,285 complaints were made by people in NSW, up […]

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Thursday Walkers limber up for another year of tramping trails The Thursday Walkers somewhere in the depths of Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: Thursday Walkers.
Community, Health

Thursday Walkers limber up for another year of tramping trails

The Thursday Walkers somewhere in the depths of Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: Thursday Walkers. The Walkers hiked their way to Johnson’s Hill and beach in the Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: Thursday Walkers. THE Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Thursday Walkers group will head off on its first trek for 2026 in early March. The […]

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Declining volunteer numbers impacting Myall Coast service groups Tea Gardens Lions volunteers have mastered the art of the barbecue fundraiser. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Community

Declining volunteer numbers impacting Myall Coast service groups

Tea Gardens Lions volunteers have mastered the art of the barbecue fundraiser. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The Moira Parade toilet block before the Progress Association gardeners hit it. Photo: HNTGPA. Freshly cut by the HNTGPA in time for Australia Day. Photo: HNTGPA. Local volunteers keep public amenities clean and usable. Photo: HNTGPA. Planter boxes along the […]

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Government calls for caravan partners in disaster recovery push
Myall Coast

Government calls for caravan partners in disaster recovery push

THE NSW Government is establishing a panel of caravan suppliers to deliver “At-Home Caravan Programs” for disaster recovery. Activated immediately after a disaster, the program will support the NSW Reconstruction Authority to provide temporary accommodation for residents who have lost their homes. The program will see caravans placed on impacted residents’ private property, allowing them […]

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Funding for community groups in the Gloucester and Stroud districts
Community

Funding for community groups in the Gloucester and Stroud districts

THIRTY-THREE community organisations in the Gloucester and Stroud regions have benefited from a share in $92,000 through Stratford Coal’s 2026 Community Support Program. The funding will support a diverse range of local organisations including primary and high schools, rural fire services, creative and cultural associations, historical societies, sporting clubs, community halls, country clubs, preschool services […]

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New minimum age for e-bike usage in NSW A review led by Transport for NSW will recommend a legal minimum age between 12 and 16 for riding an e-bike in NSW. Photo: NSW Gov.
Government, Police

New minimum age for e-bike usage in NSW

A MINIMUM age to ride an e-bike is being introduced in NSW. Under current NSW Road Rules, a child of any age can ride an e-bike and bicycle riders of any age can carry passengers if the bike’s design allows. A review led by Transport for NSW will recommend a legal minimum age between 12 […]

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Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities Buyers are once again looking to escape to the regions in search of a better value and quality of life. Photo: PMHC.
Local News

Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities

WITH the prospect of paying at least $1 million for a home in many of Australia’s capital cities, buyers are once again looking to escape to the country. The regional property market surged in the three months to January, outpacing the capitals, according to figures from data firm Cotality released on Wednesday. Dwelling values rose […]

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Highway Patrol seize over $1 million worth of illicit drugs at Nabiac
Police

Highway Patrol seize over $1 million worth of illicit drugs at Nabiac

HIGHWAY Patrol officers have charged a driver and seized over $1 million worth of cocaine and cannabis during a vehicle stop at Nabiac. About 12.40am on Saturday 21 February, officers attached to Port Stephens–Manning Highway Patrol stopped a Toyota Camry on the Pacific Highway for roadside testing. The driver – a 22-year-old man – allegedly […]

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