THE latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures indicate that total home approvals for the Hunter grew two percent in 2025 compared to the 2024 calendar year. On the Central Coast, total home approvals grew by 16 percent in the same period. Craig Jennion, HIA Hunter Executive Director, said the overall growth in approvals is […]
THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW has released the findings of its second inaugural Annual Women’s Survey, highlighting ongoing health and housing concerns. Building on the inaugural 2024 survey, the 2025 survey provides a year-on-year snapshot of women’s lived experiences across NSW. The 2025 survey opened in August last year and closed at the […]
A NEW $50 million fund aimed at building community connections and supporting events in regional areas has been announced by the NSW Government. The Active Regional Communities Package delivers funding through three streams for non-profit local community groups, local councils and cultural or sporting organisations to deliver events, programs and activities. 1. $15 million for […]
GWAC CEO Gulwanyang Moran celebrating at the Gathangga Wakulda Language and Culture Picnic in Wauchope. Photo: @KAMRAfilms.
GWAC CEO Gulwanyang Moran celebrating at the Gathangga Wakulda Language and Culture Picnic in Wauchope. Photo: @KAMRAfilms. Children celebrating at the Gathangga Wakulda Language and Culture Picnic in the park. Photo: @KAMRAfilms. GATHANGGA Wakulda Aboriginal Corporation (GWAC) has launched its Strategic Plan, setting out a community-led roadmap for the future of Gathang language across the […]
Minister Moriarty with landholder Andrew McIntyre.
A TECHNICAL review will be undertaken into feral pig and deer management in NSW. The move follows the announcement of a $40 million investment in feral animal management from the NSW Government, and almost a quarter of a million pigs culled across the state in the past three years. The control program has been built […]
Real-time data through tools such as Farming Forecaster supports decision-making in dry seasonal conditions.
WITH parts of the region experiencing dry conditions, patchy rainfall and the likelihood of more hot weather still to come, Hunter Local Land Services says planning ahead for pastures and livestock has never been more important. Across the region, producers are reporting tightening feed availability, uneven pasture growth and declining soil moisture reserves following a […]
Local map showing Unleaded Petrol prices as of Sunday 8 March 2026. Courtesy: Petrol Spy.
Google map of the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint, showing oil transport routes in relation to Iran. Image: Thomas O’Keefe. Local map showing Unleaded Petrol prices as of Sunday 8 March 2026. Courtesy: Petrol Spy. WAR in the Middle East is having direct impacts on the prices of basic commodities in Australia, including petrol and other […]
44 fourbies ready to rumble. Photo: supplied. Crowds line up for a sizzling sausage. Photo: supplied. Merch to fundraise for Camp Quality. Photo: supplied. MORE than $18,458 has been raised following the second annual Fourbie Cruise, with the region’s four-wheel drive community rallying behind children facing cancer. Hundreds turned out to drive, donate, volunteer and […]
Year 4 out and about. Photo: TGPS.
Year 4 out and about. Photo: TGPS. Charlie and Bonnie from Year 4 show off their recyclable collection. Photo: TGPS. Lilly Leo helped clean-up the Karuah Wetlands. Photo: Karuah Landcare. OUR small slice of Australia was made a bit more liveable by the efforts of several local kids last week, who joined Clean Up Australia […]
Hawks Nest and District Probus Club’s newly elected committee (L-R): Geoff Scully, Ian Elsholz, Jan Green, Hugh Ross, Rose Elliot, Barbara Ross, John Lamb (President), Annie Scully, Barbara Smith, Rod Smith, Rozz Albon, Sherrie O’Keefe, Denise Lamb and Trish de Clifford (absent: Dawn Nealon).
ORGANISATIONS of all kinds across the Myall Coast are suffering from a lack of volunteers willing to take on critical office-holder positions. Even groups that have no problem attracting members are having a hard time motivating people to assume leadership roles. Every legitimate community group has at least four roles that must be filled in […]
