NSW PARENTS are embracing a new wave of contemporary baby names, with eight fresh entries joining the state’s Top 100 in 2025. Newly released data from the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages shows a growing preference for names that feel meaningful and distinctive. Boys’ names saw particularly strong movement, with Fletcher making the […]
IN March 2023, a Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) survey found that only 65 percent of childcare demand on the Mid North Coast was being met, a shortfall said to be costing local families an estimated $384 million in lost wages each year. The survey focused on the region covered by the MidCoast, […]
Less pain at the power point. Interest in electric cars is rising as petrol prices soar. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP
DEMAND for second-hand electric vehicles is rising with the price of petrol, attracting more than double the number of enquiries since the fuel crisis began. But automotive experts say the record interest also extends to new vehicles and could cause delays as motorists buy electric cars still en route to Australia. Pickles released details of […]
The clean up begins following flooding in 2025. Photo: Council.
MIDCOAST Council is inviting community feedback on a review of its floodplain risk management studies and plans after major floods in 2021, 2022 and 2025. “MidCoast Council has in place flood risk management studies and plans, and we keep them updated. This is a requirement of the NSW Government,” said Council’s Director of Infrastructure and […]
LABOR has thrown its weight behind an above-inflation wage rise for low-paid workers, but business groups warn the move could worsen price pressures and fuel further interest rate rises. The federal government repeated its 2025 call for a pay bump above the inflation rate in its submission to the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review. […]
The inaugural Newcastle to Singapore service was a cause for celebration last Tuesday. Photo: supplied.
FOR the first time, travellers across the Hunter region can depart their local airport bound for Singapore, with the inaugural Jetstar flight taking off from Newcastle Airport at 9:40am on Tuesday. Newcastle Airport Chair Samantha Martin-Williams said the new route to Singapore via Bali marks a significant step forward for Newcastle Airport and the economic […]
Little Miss Doris, 17-year-old winner of the Teddy and Sharon GreenPaws Favourite prize. Photo: GreenPaws.
Nellie and Coco, the Fancy Dress winners. Photo: GreenPaws. GreenPaws’ Sharon with Teddy The Wonderdog, RADM Peter Sinclair (Retd), Bob and Lord Desmond I and Peter Sinclair Jnr. Photo: GreenPaws. Lord Desmond I, winner of Best in Show 2026. Photo: GreenPaws. Little Miss Doris, 17-year-old winner of the Teddy and Sharon GreenPaws Favourite prize. Photo: […]
The new Myall River VIEW committee: Barbara, incoming President; Lynne, Secretary; Rhonda, Vice President; Sharon, Treasurer; Sue, Sunshine Girl; Wilma, Assistant Treasurer; Lois, Delegate; Sue, Lunch Coordinator; Hilary, Publicity; Lucy, Assistant Functions Officer. Photo: supplied.
Guest speaker Rozz Albon accepted a single rose from Judy McGavock in appreciation of her talk. Photo: supplied. The new Myall River VIEW committee: Barbara, incoming President; Lynne, Secretary; Rhonda, Vice President; Sharon, Treasurer; Sue, Sunshine Girl; Wilma, Assistant Treasurer; Lois, Delegate; Sue, Lunch Coordinator; Hilary, Publicity; Lucy, Assistant Functions Officer. Photo: supplied. THE Myall […]
The concept of a space elevator is simple but astonishing. Photo: supplied, Dave Reneke.
IMAGINE stepping into an elevator, pressing the “up” button, and eight days later stepping out into space. No rocket roar. No fiery launch. No crushing G-forces. Just a ride straight up. It sounds unbelievable, yet the idea of a space elevator is beginning to look surprisingly real. The concept is simple but astonishing. Picture a […]
Green scones helped boost Celtic pride for the occasion. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
The Myall U3A music group. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Green scones helped boost Celtic pride for the occasion. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. UKELELES, guitars and many of their stringed relatives congregated to celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the Myall U3A Hall in Hawks Nest on Tuesday, 17 March. Celtic pride abounded as nine players and over a […]
