SEVENTY-ONE new apprentices and trainees are kicking off their careers at Transport for NSW worksites this month. From filling potholes to rebuilding flood‑damaged roads, planning major works and maintaining heavy vehicles, the new Roads Maintenance and Resilience recruits will join and support frontline teams strengthening the state’s transport network. Following group inductions in Wollongong, Newcastle […]

UNDER the shade of a weeping willow on the banks of a sparkling dam, wine lovers can look out across a sprawling national park while sipping chilled Chardonnay. Members of the Wombat Crossing Vineyard, in the heart of the NSW Hunter Valley wine region, can also stay in a cosy lodge with a fireplace, aptly […]

NAMBUCCA Valley Council is supporting Small Business Month this October, an annual initiative that celebrates, supports, and connects small businesses across the state. This year’s theme focuses on strengthening local business skills, creating networking opportunities, and showcasing the vital role small businesses play in building resilient communities and economies. Council, Nambucca Valley Business Women’s Network, […]

MID NORTH COAST residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams. NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with criminals attempting […]

THE Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percent on Tuesday 13 August, has been welcomed as a positive step for households across the nation, particularly the three million families managing mortgages. The reduction equates to a saving of $74 per month on a $500,000 mortgage. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, who is […]

THE number of businesses declaring their support for a Great Koala National Park (GKNP) has risen to more than 200 in the wake of a recent gathering at the Jetty Beach House. An open letter from 100 of these businesses has been delivered to Parliament by Kevin Doye and Lindy Davis, who were joined by […]

THE National Parks Association of NSW (NPA), World Wildlife Fund Australia (WWF) and the Australian Climate Biodiversity Foundation have co-hosted an evening seminar at the Jetty Beach House to highlight local business support for the GKNP. The organisers said the GKNP will offer incredible benefits for businesses, communities, and the important koala populations in the […]