Anger in halls of power over ‘unfair’ electoral reforms Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 18, 2025 FIRED-UP independents are vowing to stonewall controversial electoral reforms and use any leverage in a hung parliament to rebalance the scales. The reforms include a campaign spending cap of $800,000 per electorate but registered political parties will be able to access a $90 million war chest for general advertising. Independent Zali Steggall
Dungog Show Committee reaching out to ‘next generation’ Dungog Shire Dungog Shire News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 13, 2025 DUNGOG Show Committee is back into the swing of planning following its first monthly meeting for 2025. Members gathered at the showground last night, 11 February, to begin the mammoth task of organising this year’s event - slated for 7-8 November. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Riverwood Downs wins prestigious national wedding award Dungog Shire Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 13, 2025 RIVERWOOD Downs has been crowned a winner in the ‘Wedding Venue – Eco’ category at the Australian Wedding Awards. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au Nestled in the foothills of Barrington Tops along
Hunter Jobs Alliance calls for local energy hub Dungog Shire Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 13, 2025 AS Ausgrid consults communities about upgrades to network infrastructure to support the Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone, the Hunter Jobs Alliance is urging the Federal Government to deliver a “Local Energy Hub” to the region. The Alliance, a coalition of unions and environment organisations, expressed concerns that Hunter locals didn’t
Bush Poetry in the Saleyards returns for another year Dungog Shire Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 13, 2025 GLOUCESTER Rotary’s “Bush Poetry in the Saleyards” is back for another year, continuing the event’s 20-plus year legacy. “The initial idea started at a dinner party,” said organiser Grahame Stelzer. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882.
Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship tour applications open Dungog Shire Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 12, 2025 UP to 20 students from across NSW will be selected to participate in the annual Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship (PAMS) study tour that will visit historic sites relating to Australia’s military history in the Republic of Korea and Singapore in 2025. Tour locations in the Republic of Korea include the site
Plan approved for Liddell power station Dungog Shire by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 12, 2025 THE “Future Land Use and Enabling Works” project for Liddell Power Station has been approved by the State Government, which will see the former power station demolished, remediated and transformed for future industrial land uses. Spanning around 143 hectares, the project is expected to generate more than $260 million in Capital
Taskforce established to tackle fairness in rental market Dungog Shire Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 12, 2025 THE NSW Government has established a rental taskforce to “hold landlords and real estate agents to account”, and address rental law violations. With an $8.4 million investment, NSW Fair Trading’s Rental Taskforce will analyse activities and trends within the rental market and conduct compliance activities such as inspections, audits,
Support for rural healthcare students Dungog Shire Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 11, 2025 HEALTHCARE students and graduates living or seeking employment in rural, regional and remote NSW can now apply for nine types of scholarships designed to support their studies and boost the state’s regional health workforce. Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park last week opened the first round of the NSW Government’s $5
Modern meets history: 2025 drone meets 1887 Church in Stroud Dungog Shire by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 11, 2025 THE historic facade of the St James Presbyterian Church in Stroud will experience the efficiency of modern technology on Friday as the 138 year old building goes head to head with a cleaning drone. The recently restored church was built in 1887 on land granted to the congregation by the
