LYNE’S Federal MP has announced her intention to provide a pre-Budget submission to the Federal Government’s Treasury Department to highlight community and infrastructure funding needs across the electorate. Alison Penfold MP said pre-budget submissions offer an opportunity to highlight local priorities for funding consideration in the 2026-27 federal budget. “The Albanese Government needs to hear […]
Professor Anne Tiedemann from the University of Sydney.
WOMEN across NSW are being invited to take part in a major government-funded health initiative designed to support active, independent ageing. The program, Active Women over 50, is led by Professor Anne Tiedemann from the University of Sydney and supported by the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund. It will provide free, tailored support to […]
The Pentecost River, between Home Valley and Victoria River, was a hairy crossing. Photo: Shitbox Rally.
Hugh describes the long and dusty roads through the desert. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The Pentecost River, between Home Valley and Victoria River, was a hairy crossing. Photo: Shitbox Rally. Oppressively long roads, like that between Mt Augustus and Auski Roadhouse. Photo: Shitbox Rally. The Kimberley beaches between Pardoo and Derby proved firm and wide enough […]
Karl receives his Crew Leader certificate from Brigade Captain David Bright. Photo: Sandra Clark.
Karl was an integral part of the team getting the new (old) Trader to Tea Gardens RFS station this year. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Karl receives his Crew Leader certificate from Brigade Captain David Bright. Photo: Sandra Clark. VOLUNTEER firefighter Karl Schreck has been formally certified as Crew Leader with the Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Brigade, […]
Planning Minister Paul Scully says the NSW government is supporting housing growth in the regions. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
SOME regional Australians may get a reprieve from the housing crisis as councils are offered interest relief to build more drains, roads, and other infrastructure. Though many parts of regional Australia have ample residential land, it often isn’t ready for development due to a lack of funding and planning for critical infrastructure, a 2024 national […]
Served by Jetstar’s Airbus A320, the new service will start on 2 December 2025. Photo: Jetstar.
DIRECT seasonal flights will launch between Newcastle and Hobart, connecting the two cities for the first time. Served by Jetstar’s Airbus A320, the new service will start on 2 December 2025 and run three times a week – every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday – until 21 April 2026. The seasonal flights will return each summer […]
Road users are being invited to contribute to a survey. Photo: TfNSW.
TRANSPORT for NSW is leading a “once-in-a-generation” review of the Roads Act 1993 and is seeking input from councils, community members, peak bodies and industry experts about how the legislation should be reformed. “The aim is to create a more modern, flexible and easy-to-use law that can help enable NSW Government initiatives such as housing […]
The car’s roof safely peeled down, with sharp edges protected against accidental contact. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. One of the many large cutting tools that allow emergency workers access to otherwise impenetrable wrecks on the road. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Many tools laid out to begin a standard car crash rescue. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. SES and RFS […]
MIDCOAST Councillors and senior staff are heading back out to visit 15 communities across October and November. Mayor Claire Pontin said everybody is welcome to attend a Community Conversation, whether they wish to simply listen, ask questions or chat with a senior staff member or Councillor. “We’ll talk to you about plans and projects across […]
COST-OF-LIVING pressures and the impact on access to basic needs like health services is one of the key issues emerging from the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW Annual Women’s Survey. The survey is now in its second year and is currently open to all women in communities across the state. “Last year’s survey really […]
