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Fears ‘free’ electricity could come with hidden costs

ENERGY retailers say they’ve been blindsided by reforms promising free electricity to hundreds of thousands of Australians during peak solar power hours. The Solar Sharer program, announced by the federal government last Tuesday, would give consumers free access to electricity for three hours each day as part of the default offer available. Households in NSW, […]

Regional

Free grain and bait on offer in statewide offensive on feral pigs

LANDHOLDERS across NSW are being encouraged to take advantage of $850,000 worth of free grain and bait on offer as part of a statewide crackdown on feral pigs. The funding is part of the Government’s Feral Pig and Pest Program with funding from the State’s more than $1 billion biosecurity budget. It is the third […]

Myall Coast

Nominate for coastal reference group

MIDCOAST Council is calling for nominations for the Open Coast Coastal Management Program Reference Group until Wednesday 19 November 2025. The Coastal Management Program will combine and replace existing coastal zone management plans for the Manning, Great Lakes and Jimmys Beach. The included coastline is from north of Crowdy Head to Hawks Nest, except for: […]

Myall Coast

Council’s financial statements available online

MIDCOAST Council’s audited financial statements and the auditor’s reports for the financial period ending 30 June 2025 are now available for community viewing. In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act, the statements will be on exhibition until Wednesday 26 November. At the Wednesday 19 November Ordinary Council meeting there will be a […]

Local News

Better weather allows Thursday Walkers to hit their stride

At The Rivermouth. Photo: Robyn. Flannel Flowers along the track at Fingal Head. Photo: Bea. It was a very windy day at the Newcastle Obelisk. Photo: Bea. The Great Dripping Wall at Mudgee. Photo: Thursday Walkers. SPRING sunshine shone for the Thursday Walkers, who started October with a breezy one. Making up for lost days […]

Local News

Newcastle Airport showcased on international stage

Airport representatives at the Future-Proofing Airport Development workshop in Singapore. Burcak Sezer GAICD, Executive General Manager People Communications at Newcastle Airport. NEWCASTLE Airport was represented on the international stage last week at the Future-Proofing Airport Development workshop in Singapore, hosted by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Bringing together decision-makers from across […]

Health

Dr Paul Hardisty speaks to Myall U3A about Great Barrier Reef and an environmental ‘trilemma’

ENVIRONMENTAL scientist, engineer and author Dr Paul Hardisty shared the ecological realities surrounding the Great Barrier Reef during a visit to the Myall U3A on Friday 31 October. Originally from Canada and now based in Perth, Dr Hardisty also shared his long-held love of writing, fostered by his parents. “Write what you know, and what […]

Local News

Stinker’s History: German mine washed ashore at Anna Bay

A SIGNIFICANT local event in Port Stephens occurred on 21 May 1919 when a German mine was washed ashore at Birubi Beach, Anna Bay. The Newcastle Sun (22 May 1919, page 2) was the first paper to break the story that was to attract much local attention, and which could have ended in tragedy. “An […]

Government

Three southbound lanes now open on Hexham Straight

THREE southbound lanes now open on the Hexham Straight, assisting to alleviate one of the region’s most frustrating bottlenecks. The milestone marks significant progress on the State and Federal Governments’ $2.24 billion investment to bust congestion and improve safety through the M1 to Raymond Terrace extension and Hexham Straight Widening projects. For the 50,000 motorists […]

Regional

Protecting internationally significant wetlands for shorebirds and communities

HUNTER Local Land Services is working to protect and restore the Hunter Estuary Wetlands and Myall Lakes Ramsar sites – two wetlands of international importance. The project aims to strengthen habitat, cultural partnerships and community engagement to support the recovery and long-term resilience of these vital ecosystems. The ‘Securing the Sanctuaries of Ramsar and Priority […]