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More funding needed to secure heritage site

ISLAND LIFE... Past caretaker of the Troubridge Island Lighthouse, Chris Johnson fondly looks back on memories of having to get creative when dealing with erosion issues on the island. TROUBRIDGE Island has received nearly $15,000 in State...

Rachel Hagan

11 hours ago

Community

Purple poppies in Corny Point

CORNY Point is one of the only towns in the state to celebrate War Animal Day, by holding a ceremony and wearing purple poppies to commemorate the millions of animals who have died serving in wars. A small ceremony will be held to recognise the...

Rachel Hagan

11 hours ago

News

A room full of pictures, all worth a thousand words

CORNY Point Museum will mark the first anniversary of its second gallery this Easter. The gallery has become a popular destination for tourists and a valuable space for local artists to showcase and sell their creative works. Currently, around 34...

Rachel Hagan

11 hours ago

News

Too old for the playground

MAITLAND father and daughter Mark and Kennedy Smith are calling on their community to help establish a new youth hub, offering activities for teenagers of all abilities. Frustrated by the lack of local options, they hope to create a space where...

Rachel Hagan

11 hours ago

News

Intimate partner violence help for regional women

Warning: This article discusses intimate partner violence. For help, call the 24-hour Domestic Violence Crisis Line, 1800 800 098; 1800RESPECT, 1800 737 732; or Women’s Information Service, 8303 0590. RECOGNISING red flags in a controlling...

Rachel Hagan

11 hours ago

Editorial

Violence pervasive

I CANNOT count the number of women close to me who have been affected by coercive control and/or violence from a partner — but I can count on one hand the number of women I know who have not. And the statistics back this up, with one in four...

Rachel Hagan

12 hours ago