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Sadly, We Go or Dingos
Dingo management update. MidCoast Council is again warning the community NOT to approach or feed Dingoes in the Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest area, following the need for lethal control of a sub-adult pack this week. The three males and
Health & MedicalView all
Rethinking the School Lunchbox
With the new school year underway, dental experts urge Hunter Valley parents to ditch the traditional unhealthy lunchbox treats and help protect their children’s oral health. Many parents think they’ve packed their child a healthy lunch to get them through
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Hunter Students Excel Again
Hunter Region Students Win Eleven Medals in Global ICAS Competitions Students in the Hunter have picked up eleven medals in one of the largest global academic competitions for school students. ICAS competition is a school-based competition that students from Australia
SocietyView all
Slow Dismantling of NDIS by Coalition
Minister Robert’s comments are a smokescreen for NDIS “power grab.” By Senator Jordon Steele-John Australian Greens DIsability spokesman. Comments by Minister Robert about the NDIS as cynical, misleading and offensive. Minister Robert’s comments about our NDIS are deeply concerning and
CityscapesView all
Cities ~ Rise or Spread
‘Weedscape’ ~ There’s An Idea
At Last, that Carpark to Go
Now It’s a ‘Piazza’
Concrete ~ Brutal or Beautiful?
The Rise of Privately-owned Public Space
Architecture and the Sounds of Silence
Make Vital Use of Public Space
‘Central Square’ at Sydney’s Central Station
Foreshore Park Shadier For Sure Street ArtView all
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The ArtsView all
Corrick Collection Restored by NFSA
Priceless collection of 100-year-old films digitally restored by NFSA. The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) has digitally restored The Corrick Collection, containing 135 of the world’s earliest films, which formed part of the Corrick Family Entertainers variety act
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Coffee ~ Want Green Cafeen With That?
Seven local councils join reusable cup scheme. Swap-and-go coffee cup scheme, Green Caffeen, has launched a partnership with Hunter Joint Organisation to make it easier to enjoy a takeaway coffee without the eco guilt. Over a billion disposable cups are
CommunityView all
Gloucester Community Garden Concept
Gloucester Community Garden concept grows. Community feedback is sought on a proposal to establish a community garden at Gloucester. A local community group has developed plans for a community-based garden that will produce fruit, vegetables and herbs, as well as
MediaView all
Online Advertising Lacks Competition
Lack of competition in ad tech affecting publishers, advertisers and consumers. A lack of competition and transparency in the digital advertising technology supply chain is impacting publishers, advertisers and consumers and needs to be addressed, according to the interim report for
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Upper Hunter Bridges Load Increase
New Bridges Increase Freight Loads Across the Upper Hunter. Three three bridges in the Upper Hunter are being upgraded to allow unrestricted B-double access. Double-B (two bogie) truck. Photo ~ Scott Davis on Wikimedia Dungog Shire Council Mayor John Connors
Gas Generation Losing to Renewables
Data reveals 2020 was a shocker for gas. Gas generation in Australia’s largest electricity grid fell by 19 percent in 2020 while solar and wind had a record year despite the COVID-19 pandemic. “This latest data clearly shows that gas
Singleton Bypass Dispute Redux
Mayor repeats calls for a better Singleton bypass of the New England Highway to avoid “bittersweet” outcome Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore has again called on the NSW Government to reconsider its plans for the Singleton bypass of the