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Community, Government, Local News, Regional, School

MidCoast students urged to dive in and enter student writing competition

PRIMARY school, high school and homeschool students across the MidCoast are encouraged to get their entries in soon to the National Water Week Junior Writing Prize. Students are encouraged to submit a short story, poem or work of creative non-fiction that explores the theme ‘Water Connects Everything’, with the competition closing on Friday, 25 September. […]

Local News

STINKER: The Sea Breeze was the hub of Nelson Bay’s social life

THE Sea Breeze Hotel was licensed on 10 April, 1893. Its forerunner was the Bay View Hotel, which was operated as a guest house on Fly Point under a license held by Mr Walter Glover in 1891. Walter Glover was the first white child to tread on Nelson Bay beach, according to N E Haug. […]

Health, Local News, National, Regional

First case of bird flu in endangered sea lion

AUSTRALIA’S rarest seal species has recorded a case of bird flu for the first time, with an animal dying from the disease while recovering from a shark attack. The first case in an Australian sea lion has raised concerns for the species’ already dwindling population. A sea lion at South Australia’s Seal Bay on Kangaroo […]

Community, Local News, Police

Police seize 36 illegal e-bikes under new legislation

The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. THIRTY-SIX illegal e-bikes have been seized in Sydney after new laws came into […]

Community, Local News, School

Lodge Myall Masons donate to Tea Gardens school for third year

FREEMASONS from Lodge Myall 1058 have again donated $1000 to Tea Gardens Public School to help support local families in need. The money is the third $1000 donation the school has received from the lodge. “We make these donations in the hope that underprivileged or needy children in the local area can benefit,” Lodge Myall’s […]

Community, Local News

Dungog Pedalfest: family fun on two wheels of every size and kind

BACK for its 36th year on 18-20 September, Dungog’s Pedalfest is not your typical bike festival. A project of Dungog Rotary Club, Pedalfest is three days of on- and off-track events for kids and adults of all ages and skill levels. The three days feature pump track, enduro and kids racing, along with lesser-known disciplines […]

Community, Government, Local News, National, Regional

Coalition call to make tobacco products legal and affordable to smash black market

AUSTRALIA must smash the illicit tobacco market that is fuelling organised crime, hurting legitimate businesses and making a mockery of our laws, according to Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold. “Illicit tobacco is not a victimless crime,” Ms Penfold said. “It has become big business for organised crime.” Ms Penfold says she has backed a […]

Community, Government, Health, Local News

Keep the lifeline flying

Helicopter approaching Gloucester. Photo: Supplied. On the ground in Gloucester. Photo: Supplied. MANY regional residents are accustomed to hearing or seeing the Westpac helicopter in the skies above or near their town. Unfortunately, the presence of the helicopter indicates that someone is in urgent need of medical care. Over the past three years, the Westpac […]

Community, Local News

Dolly’s Imagination Library is a legacy that gives fans solace

Anne Higgins (at right) sorting and cataloguing in Books & More Bookshop with literacy group volunteer, Barbara Fisher. The eye-catching, life-sized cut-out of Dolly Parton in the Books & More Bookshop. A RAY of hope has lightened the grief that descended on Dungog’s Books & More Bookshop following the news of Dolly Parton’s recent passing. […]

Community, Government, Local News

Roadworks may bring minor delays in Gloucester, Wingham

MOTORISTS can expect minor delays from roadwork planned in Gloucester and Wingham over the coming fortnight. In Gloucester, reconstruction work is planned for King Street between the railway and Ravenshaw Street. Roadwork crews will also repair Wingham’s Isabella Street roundabout. Pothole patching is also planned for both towns and others throughout the MidCoast Council LGA, […]