Community consultation opens on renewable energy zone Dungog Shire Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 ENERGY Minister Penny Sharpe visited an electrical substation slated for upgrades under the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (HCC REZ) last week, as Ausgrid kicks off community consultation in the region. After drop-in sessions in Singleton and Muswellbrook last Friday and Saturday, Ausgrid will hold an online webinar on Thursday 6
NSW Government partners with Transgrid on Hunter Transmission Project Dungog Shire Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 TRANSGRID has been announced as the preferred network operator of the Hunter Transmission Project (HTP), signing a commitment deed with the NSW Government’s EnergyCo. The project, considered by the state government as “critical for NSW’s energy security”, involves building a new above-ground 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line of around 100
Greens announce candidate for Lyne Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 LORNE resident Tom Ferrier has been endorsed as the Greens candidate for Lyne in the upcoming Federal election. Mr Ferrier highlights lowering the cost of living, improving health care, and environmental protection as central to his campaign. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.
Free pet microchipping day for Dungog Shire residents Dungog Shire Dungog Shire News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 LOCAL pet owners will have the chance to get their furry friends microchipped for free at a special event this weekend. On Saturday, 8 February, Dungog Shire Council is hosting a Pop-Up Microchipping Day at the Doug Walters Pavilion from 10am to 2pm. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
Essential Energy community grants program now open Dungog Shire Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 GRANTS of up to $15,000 are available for community projects that provide a positive social and environmental impact across regional, rural and remote NSW. The Essential Grants program helps support communities to build a sustainable future through programs, projects and events that align with initiatives supporting the environment, education, resilience, or
Dungog Men’s Shed looking for new ideas to support mental health Dungog Shire Dungog Shire News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 THE Dungog Men’s Shed is looking for project ideas. The Men’s Shed is a non-profit charity that encourages men of all ages to get together and socialise while also learning new skills and giving back to the community. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Dungog Council announces $20.6m upgrade of Clarence Town Bridge Dungog Shire Dungog Shire News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 THE Brig O’Johnston Bridge connecting the east and west of Clarence Town will be upgraded, according to new plans by Council. In a meeting held last week, Dungog Shire Council decided to assign the upgrade to Bridgeworks Australia. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Clarence Town master plan to go on public exhibition Dungog Shire by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 DUNGOG Shire Councillors have endorsed placing the draft Clarence Town Structure Plan and Streetscape Master Plan on public exhibition. The draft Plan outlines a strategic vision for sustainable growth, improved liveability, and enhanced public spaces in Clarence Town. “The documents guide development, infrastructure upgrades, and environmental preservation over the next
January weather continues to swing from extreme to extreme Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 4, 2025 SEVERE weather has continued to lash the Hunter region, with multiple heatwave and storm warnings released over the past week. Separate heatwave warnings were issued by NSW Ambulance on Saturday 25, Monday 27, and Tuesday 28 January, followed by fierce electrical storms each time. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs Dungog Shire Highlight Section by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 4, 2025 THE share of solar and wind powering Australia's main grid has reached a new high while coal power's contribution dipped below 50 percent for the first time. Renewable energy supplied a record 46 percent of the national energy market's electricity in the three months to December, driving emissions to record low
