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Wingham’s bowling club has undergone a transformation during the pandemic. The club was about to close for good, but it’s hoping a new name and other major changes will give it a fighting chance.  

Last July, residents were heartbroken to find multiple headstones destroyed at Wingham’s Bight Cemetery. One year on and the community is still waiting for MidCoast Council to repair the damage.  

After months of crippling coronavirus restrictions, the historic town of Wingham is back in business. The tourist town has welcomed an influx of visitors over the school holidays, and the Chamber of Commerce hopes its just the beginning.  

With no visitors, the Wingham Museum has been without an income for several months. But now, not only has it re-opened – its welcoming back volunteers.

A disability support service in the Manning is challenging its residents to turn trash into treasure. Participants living at Dundaloo have used bottle tops and cereal boxes to create their masterpieces. Some even paying tribute to their favourite NRL team. The artwork will be on display at Wingham’s Little Red Cafe until Monday. (AUDIO IN…

The Wingham Akoostik Festival’s committee is determined to hold an event this year, but concedes there’ll be some changes to the program. The organisation received $50,000 in State Government funding today, to help the plan come together.  

Customers of the Wingham branch of the Commonwealth Bank will have to travel to Taree for face-to-face services. The CBA says there’s been a large drop in people coming through the doors, with demand shifting online during COVID-19. 500 staff members will be reallocated to call centres and online operations, to improve customer support. The…