Medicare the winner as parties match funding pledges Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 26, 2025 BILLIONS of dollars will be poured into Medicare no matter who wins government, with the coalition promising to match Labor's landmark spending pledge on health care. Peter Dutton and opposition health spokeswoman Anne Ruston say a coalition government will provide an "historic" $9 billion, including an already announced plan to boost
Clarence Town residents encouraged to contribute to flood study Dungog Shire by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 26, 2025 DUNGOG Shire Council is calling on all residents in Clarence Town and the surrounding area to provide their input into a flood study. The study will improve Council’s understanding of flood behaviour and impacts and help better manage flood risks and planning in the future. Advertise with News of The Area
DV program expanded to Gloucester and Maitland Dungog Shire Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 26, 2025 MEN’S Behaviour Change Programs (MBCPs) are set to be rolled out across an additional seven locations across NSW, including Gloucester and Maitland, following a $10 million investment from the NSW Government. MBCPs are evidence-based group programs and services that focus on working with perpetrators of domestic and family violence to
Local talent shines in Dungog Library’s Summer Colouring Competition Dungog Shire by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 26, 2025 DUNGOG Library’s popular summer colouring competition has wrapped up, with this year’s event attracting a wide range of participants. From budding young artists to seasoned colour enthusiasts, all were eager to draw on their imaginations. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us
DA refused for outdoor recreation facility at Glen Martin Dungog Shire by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 26, 2025 A DEVELOPMENT application (DA) has been refused for an outdoor recreation facility involving the use of motocross tracks at 47 Horton Close, Glen Martin. In accordance with Dungog Shire Council’s ‘Assessment of Development Applications Policy’, the application was reported to Council for determination due to 75 objections being registered during
Gloucester Environment Group explore historic bush trail Dungog Shire Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 26, 2025 THE Gloucester Environment Group hit the trails for their latest bushwalk on 16 February, following a four kilometre roller-coaster stretch of the Mountaineer–Glowang track. “Moderate Mountaineer-Glowang trail, near Wangat Road, offers scenic mountain views across Gloucester Tops wilderness in Barrington Tops National Park, between Gloucester and Dungog,” the National Parks website
Connecting kin and Country: Gloucester’s Goori-Bugg Gathering Dungog Shire Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 26, 2025 OVER a hundred descendants of James and Charlotte Bugg are set to gather in the Upper Hunter to celebrate their connection to Country. The Goori (Aboriginal) Bugg family gathering will be held at the Gloucester Showground between 28-30 March. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
Rural community groups can apply for grants up to $10,000 Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 26, 2025 REMOTE, rural and regional communities are being encouraged to embrace new technologies and digital solutions, with grants of up to $10,000 available through the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and Telstra. The Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program invites local not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) to apply for their share in $200,000
BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Travel options galore with Travelwise Business Showcase Dungog Shire Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 25, 2025 TRAVELWISE owner and operator Steve Gatland has learned a lot in 20 years of running tours to Tasmania. A new offering for the company, Travelwise’s “Pure Tasmania” tour is a culmination of highlights from those two decades. “This 17 day, all-inclusive, fully guided tour takes place each year when Tassie
Beef producers to do battle at Wingham Beef Week Dungog Shire Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 24, 2025 LOCAL producers are set to compete for the title of best beef carcase at this year’s Wingham Beef Week. The event, which provides a week-long program focused on the beef cattle industry, will be held at the Wingham Showgrounds between 12-16 May. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's