CHARITIES and not-for-profit organisations in regional NSW with inspiring ideas are encouraged to apply for financial assistance through a grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF). This year the NPCF’s annual grassroots grants program has more than $540,000 available to support the health and social wellbeing of communities in regional NSW. The program offers […]

The wonderful ferry service taking the Walkers over towards The Rivermouth Track. Photo: Jane. A damp day around Swan Bay, Hawks Nest area. Photo: Jane. New Spring life arising from the old. Photo: Cherry. Ready to clear the track on the Michael Rowe Walk. Photo: Bea. EARLY Spring’s capricious weather provided challenges for the Thursday […]

STROUD is set to mark 200 years with 10 days of community and connection, after officially launching its Bicentenary Program on Wednesday, 29 September. “We are so proud to announce that the Stroud 200 Bicentenary Program is now live,” Veronica Frost, Stroud 200 Organising Committee Chair, told NOTA. “People can now see just what the […]

ABORIGINAL Pathways to Water Operations is a two-week, culturally safe program supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to build practical skills, explore career opportunities and prepare for work in water operations. Participants were selected from across the Mid North Coast to complete the program in Port Macquarie throughout September, with training delivered by Fusion […]

EXPRESSIONS of interest in grants available under Round 10 of the Stronger Communities Programme are now being accepted. A total of $150,000 is available across the electorate, with grants of between $2500 and $20,000 available for eligible small capital projects. Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold said the program was an opportunity to support the […]