A MAN died at Saltwater Beach on Sunday, 20 September after being pulled from the water. About 1.45pm emergency services were called to Saltwater, about 18km south east of Taree, following reports three people were in trouble in the water. Officers attached to Manning/Great Lakes Police District attended, alongside Surf Lifesavers. Three men – all […]
UPGRADE works have begun at the Telstra mobile base station that services Dorrigo’s 4G coverage and are expected to continue until the beginning of October. During this period, the base station will need to be switched off for periods of up to 10 hours a day for work to be completed safely. The upgrades are […]
A MAN died after being pulled from the water at Stockton Beach on Sunday, 20 September. Emergency services were called to Stockton around 4pm following reports that several people in the water were experiencing difficulty. Three men, all aged in their 20s, were pulled from the water with the assistance of members of the public. […]
LOCAL Land Services is inviting farmers, landholders, industry, community members and stakeholders across New South Wales to have their say on draft Local Strategic Delivery Plans that will guide local priorities and on-ground action from 2027 to 2032. Public consultation is open until Tuesday 29 September 2026, providing an opportunity for communities to help shape […]
INTERNATIONAL Justice Mission (IJM), the world’s largest anti-slavery organisation, welcomes the Australian Government’s release of draft legislation regarding the proposed digital duty of care. The legislation includes provisions that would require tech companies to take reasonable steps to prevent their adult users from accessing illegal content including child sexual exploitation and abuse materials on their […]
COFFS Harbour City Council has again shown its commitment to ending modern slavery among migrant workers on the Coffs Coast. Cr Tony Judge moved a motion at the 20 August council meeting in the wake of issues raised by the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne. The motion, which passed unanimously, noted issues raised by […]
AUGUST is Rural Road Safety month and all road users are being asked to “Join the Journey” and become road safety advocates by starting conversations and raising awareness. An initiative of the Australian Road Safety Foundation, Rural Road Safety Month is supported by Transport for NSW with the aim of helping to create safer choices […]
MOST patients surveyed about their experiences in NSW public hospitals have given positive feedback, although the latest results also point to areas where patients believe care could improve. The Bureau of Health Information’s 2025 Adult Admitted Patient Survey captured the experiences of 22,100 patients who received care at 84 NSW public hospitals between January and […]
WITH Bullying No Way Week running from 17 to 21 August, families and schools are being encouraged to take a closer look at how bullying is affecting children, in the playground and online. A new national campaign, Let’s Stop Bullying, has been launched with free resources aimed at helping school-aged children, parents and carers recognise […]
PEOPLE experiencing a mental health emergency will soon have access to a more targeted, health-led response, with new specialist teams set to provide support and connect them with the right care in their local communities. The NSW Government has announced a new model of care backed by more than $270 million over 10 years, designed […]
