March 30, 2026
GreenPaws Dog Show joins Hot Rods Run Little Miss Doris, 17-year-old winner of the Teddy and Sharon GreenPaws Favourite prize. Photo: GreenPaws.
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GreenPaws Dog Show joins Hot Rods Run

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: […]

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Rozz regales VIEW club with tales of international education 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.
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Rozz regales VIEW club with tales of international education

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 […]

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Stargazing: All aboard the space elevator The concept of a space elevator is simple but astonishing. Photo: supplied, Dave Reneke.
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Stargazing: All aboard the space elevator

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 […]

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Myall U3A celebrate Irish culture with St Patrick’s Day singalong Green scones helped boost Celtic pride for the occasion. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Myall U3A celebrate Irish culture with St Patrick’s Day singalong

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 […]

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Technology transforming fire responses in rural NSW RFS volunteers now have improved access to real-time imagery, particularly in remote and high-risk areas.
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Technology transforming fire responses in rural NSW

Footage captured by an AI-powered camera system on a watch tower. Photos: supplied. RFS volunteers now have improved access to real-time imagery, particularly in remote and high-risk areas. Drones provide volunteers with live vision of firegrounds. RURAL firefighters in NSW are utilising a new technology helping to detect fires earlier, improve situational awareness and strengthen […]

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Progress Association host fifth successful Seniors Concert Richard Gray conducts the U3A Choir. Photo: HNTGPA.
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Progress Association host fifth successful Seniors Concert

Richard Gray conducts the U3A Choir. Photo: HNTGPA. Ewald Jordaan returned with plenty of gusto and a new guitar. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Committee volunteer and Progress Association Life Member Kath Verdon. Photo: HNTGPA. The Myall U3A choir. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The Red Cross team delivered afternoon tea. Photo: HNTGPA. Mystery comedian John Stericker shared funny […]

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Tanilba Bay steps back in time for National Trust Heritage Festival The historic Centenary Water Gate in Tanilba Bay, one of the key landmarks featured in the Heritage and History Trail tours. Photo: supplied.
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Tanilba Bay steps back in time for National Trust Heritage Festival

Visitors will be able to explore Tanilba Bay’s history through the new Henry F Halloran Soundtrail, launching during the National Trust Heritage Festival. Photo: supplied. The historic Centenary Water Gate in Tanilba Bay, one of the key landmarks featured in the Heritage and History Trail tours. Photo: supplied. RESIDENTS and visitors will have the opportunity […]

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Market information sought to inform fuel contingency planning
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Market information sought to inform fuel contingency planning

NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe has written to the chief executives of the major fuel companies to seek information to inform the state’s response to fuel distribution challenges arising from the war in the Middle East. While the Federal Government has confirmed that fuel deliveries to Australia continue to arrive as planned, NSW and other […]

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Decision to be made on Stroud council building hours MidCoast Council’s Stroud customer service point and library. Photo: supplied.
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Decision to be made on Stroud council building hours

THE future operating hours and services of MidCoast Council’s Stroud customer service point and library will be discussed at Council’s 29 April meeting. Following a period of community engagement, a feedback report is now available at the facility and online. “We thank everyone who provided feedback on the reduced hours that is being trialled for […]

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New hub expands wellbeing services for Hunter veterans RSL LifeCare staff at the launch. Photo: Meryl Swanson MP FB.
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New hub expands wellbeing services for Hunter veterans

THE new Hunter Veterans’ and Families’ Hub was officially opened on Tuesday, 17 March, offering support to the 22,000 current and former serving veterans and their families who call the Hunter home. Located at 48 Ken Tubman Drive in Maitland, the Hub is centrally situated for Australian Defence Force personnel based at the Singleton Military […]

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