A PARLIAMENTARY committee has launched an inquiry into the delivery of government-funded services in regional NSW. The Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development will investigate the “oversight, management and accountability of service provision” in the state’s regions. The Committee will look into issues such as: ● current performance measurements, accountability mechanisms, monitoring metrics, and […]
THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is encouraging everyone to be alert to signs of avian influenza in commercial and domestic poultry, and wildlife. Australia remains free from the H5N1 strain that is causing concern globally, however there is a risk the disease may be introduced by wild birds that migrate […]
Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group members at a community fundraiser.
THE TOMAREE Breast Cancer Support Group is a grassroots, self-funded organisation providing support to residents on the Tomaree Peninsula impacted by breast cancer. The group provides, free of charge: – Transport to cancer related medical appointments in Newcastle/Maitland area – House cleaning, lawn mowing, child minding (at the discretion of the committee) – Wigs, scarves […]
Poppy demonstrates his medal-winning style in the Big Air Wave discipline.
Poppy demonstrates his medal-winning style in the Big Air Wave discipline. Port Stephens border heeler Poppy at the DockDogs National Titles during the Queanbeyan Show. TANILBA Bay dog owner Cassie Danckert vividly remembers the time her then 10-month-old border collie-cross cattle dog Poppy was afraid of the water. Four years on and Poppy has matured […]
Politicians, Jetstar and Airport representatives announce the new route.
IN A boost for the region’s global connectivity, Jetstar has introduced a new flight service from Newcastle to Singapore, via Bali. From 29 March 2026, Jetstar will operate direct services between Newcastle and Bali on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, with all four weekly Jetstar flights to continue on to Singapore, via a 90-minute stop […]
Fingal Bay’s new pickle ball courts.
AFTER two years of planning, persistence, and plenty of hard work, Fingal’s sporting community is celebrating the opening of four brand-new pickleball courts. The club’s aging tennis courts have been transformed into a vibrant new hub for this fast-growing sport. The project came about when two of the club’s four grass tennis courts reached the […]
Across the four days, 752 people were arrested and charged, with 275 arrest warrants executed. Photo: NSW Police.
Headed up by NSW Police, Operation Amarok XII ran from Wednesday 12 November to Saturday 15 November 2025. The Domestic and Family Violence Command-led operation also involved officers from each regions’ Domestic Violence High Risk Offenders Team (DVHROT), along with specialist officers from Raptor Squad, Youth Command, State Crime Command’s Child Protection Register, Traffic and […]
TOUCH footballer Zeke Hay has attained the highest accolade for a 15-year-old with selection in the All Australian Schools Merit Team. The gifted Tomaree High School Year 9 student earned the honour after helping NSW All Schools lift the Under 15 Boys trophy at the recent School Sport Australia Touch Football Championships in Ballarat. Hay, […]
Tomaree High School students making an impact at the All Abilities Touch Football Carnival. Newcastle Knights’ NRL star Fletcher Sharp was a popular drawcard. NEWCASTLE Knights excitement machine Fletcher Sharp was popular with students when Tomaree High School hosted its fourth annual All Abilities Touch Football Carnival. The dynamic NRL back was a special guest […]
THE dismissal of the Whitlam Government in November 1975 highlighted the fragility of our parliamentary and constitutional system and the danger that, if the various constitutional norms that protect that system are ignored, the democratic system itself can be weakened. The real villains in the whole affair were two State Premiers who went against a […]
