Fire Storm – The Aftermath
In the wake of the devastating, unprecedented bushfires with a long dry, hot summer ahead of us, obvious questions ‘What next?’ and ‘Where to from here?’ are being asked. This is the time to talk about Climate Change and our
Help us, help Manning Hospital
We want to hear from you. In light of the current ongoing tragedy of the bushfires, many serious issues in our community have been exposed. This includes the deficiencies of our downgraded, underfunded, struggling hospital. This natural disaster we’re experiencing
Extinction Rebellion Mid North Coast…Who We Are.
Chris Sheed OAM If you hadn’t heard of Extinction Rebellion a few weeks ago, chances are that you have by now. Extinction Rebellion (often abbreviated to XR) has almost become a household phrase following the intense media coverage of the
Council Finances – Still a Mess!
Last month we wondered if MidCoast Council had made “ . . . The Dumbest Deal EVER?” We revealed some of the key financial provisions relating to the project entitled ‘The Forster Civic Precinct’, which is not really a ‘Civic Precinct’ but a library
CHOPPER CRASH IN ARNHEM LAND . . .
FOLLOWING OUR STORY LAST MONTH ON BORIS’S HELICOPTER CRASH ON TOP OF AYER’S ROCK, LOCAL RESIDENT, JIM FRAZIER, CAMERAMAN FOR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH FOR MANY YEARS AND WHO IS KNOWN WORLDWIDE FOR INVENTING A UNIQUE CLOSE UP CAMERA LENS, HIS LATE
The 900 year journey to press freedom and the right to vote.
Let’s face it: the natural state of government is secrecy. It is also the most cost effective, lacks red tape and is capable of immediate results. What’s not to love about secrecy? Indeed, even the great society, founded to have
Local food matters. Here’s why.
By Sarah Groom Homemade Healthy Happy Farm & Farmstay Recently, pig farmers and butchers across the Mid North Coast received less than 24 hours’ notice that Eversons Food Processors in Frederickton would no longer be processing pigs. Although a handful
All the way…
Even as Donald Trump announced he would cut and run from Syria, leaving his Kurdish allies to whatever bloody fate awaits them and opening a door for the resurgence of ISIS, our fearless Prime Minister was not ready to breathe
Don’t be afraid of bread!
The risks involved with eliminating core food groups when following current fad diets has led to deficiencies of essential nutrients and the onset of chronic diet-related disease. One, is the often ‘trendy’ low carb diet that reduces the intake of
A doctor’s dream is good news for the Manning.
Dr Simon Holliday has opened a HealthHub in Taree. Here’s his story. “40 years ago, I entered innovative Newcastle University Medical School. It was inspired by the World Health Organisation’s ideals of building a better medical workforce. The Medical School
Aged Care and Granny Flat Provisions
There are incentives for families to step up and provide care for their loved ones rather than aged care facilities. One of those is the “Granny Flat Provision” The term “Granny Flat” when it comes to provision of accommodation for
Australia’s Favourite Sport – Shooting The Messenger
In this country there are many myths – and I don’t mean those from the Dreamtime that Aboriginal people cherish. The myth of the fair go and free speech, the myth that we say what we think..and mean what we
