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Amazon Hikes Prime Subscription Rates in Australia for New and Existing Members
Just like it seems everything else is, your Amazon Prime account is about to get more expensive, with Amazon emailing customers announcing a price hike. The price increase is effective immediately for new customers, while those currently subscribed will see the price remain unchanged until the first membership renewal date on or after the 25th of November.
Reolink Launches Flagship OMVI 2i Ultra in Australia — Now Available at JB Hi-Fi
Smart home security company Reolink has announced they’re expanding their award-winning OMVI camera series, with the new OMVI2i Ultra now available in Australia, with the camera heading to JB HiFi stores for the first time. At just $429, the OMVI 2i Ultra brings a host of new features including dual-view coverage, solar charging, and SyncTrack smart tracking in a wire-free, bullet-PTZ design.
Hey Gemini, pick a scary movie! Get ready for Halloween with Gemini on your new TCL TV
What are you watching on Halloween night? While it’s thought of as a very Americanised tradition, we’ve been enjoying Halloween giving lollies and chocolates out to kids just having fun – and then relaxing with a scary movie after it’s all done. But how to choose? Well, Gemini can help says TCL.
Optus Doubles Regional 5G Upgrades hitting 1,000th Tower Upgrade Milestone and Targets 1,500 Sites by End of 2028
Extending internet and mobile service to regional areas is an important step, and Optus has just reached an important milestone, switching on their 1,000th upgraded regional 5G site. The milestone is a partway point in Optus’ plans, having doubled their upgraded regional 5G sites in the past 18 months, with plans to upgrade over 1,500 regional 5G sites before the end of 2028 – and plans to upgrade almost 2,500 sites by 2030.
TP-Link Upgrades Front Door Security with Tapo D260 4K Doorbell and DL130 Smart Lock
TP-Link have announced their latest TAPO brand smarthome innovations will be arriving in Australia, with the launch of the Tapo D260 Doorbell Pro and the DL130 Smart Door Lock. The TAPO D260 Doorbell Pro is available now, while the TAPO DL 130 Smart Door Lock will be arriving in November, bringing a more secure biometric unlock using your palm print.
Semi-Solid State Tech Lands in Australia on LASER ChargeCore PowerBanks
Battery banks are (rightfully) getting a bit of a reputation on planes these days, so safer, more stable options are needed. Enter the LASER ChargeCore Powerbank range using new semi-solid state battery tech, offering enhanced battery safety and stability. LASER has been at the forefront of powerbanks, even introducing the newer LiFePO4 batteries to their battery banks last year, and are now introducing semi-solid state batteries with a focus on safety and peace of mind.
Uniden KVWT01 Adventure Series Video Walkie Talkie Review: All fun, no extra setup required
Growing up, playing around with some walkie talkies was a great amount of fun. In the 21st century though, talking is just the basics – and now Uniden have the Adventure Series Video Walkie Talkies offering video chat on the go, without Wifi, or phone plan. Priced at just $69 for a 2-pack, the video walkie talkies can transmit two-way video and audio up to 400 metres using no Wi-Fi, mobile network, app or complicated setup giving you a novel way to keep in contact both audibly and visually.
Belkin Launches SureFind Trackers Compatible with Apple Find My and Google Find Hub
Belkin has announced they’re getting into the tracking game, announcing their SureFind trackers, designed to work with Apple Find My and Google’s Find Hub networks. The Belkin SureFind range of Bluetooth trackers includes something for everyone – and ways to track everything you have ever previously thought ‘where’s my…..?’.
ASUS ROG XBOX ALLY X20 Review: Bigger, Brighter Gaming at a Premium
Since the original ASUS ROG ALLY launched in 2023, ASUS has come a long way, with design and performance increases in the ROG ALLY X, and more recently the ROG XBOX ALLY X. This latest launch for the ASUS ROG XBOX ALLY X20 celebrates the 20th anniversary of the ROG gaming brand.
From Espresso to Cold Brew: Ninja AutoBarista Pro Tackles 13 Café Drinks
Ninja have stealthily been taking over kitchens since they released the Creami, now they’re getting ready to take over the morning coffee routine as well with the release of the Ninja AutoBarista. Delivering 13 different café style drink options from espresso, latte, cappuccino and flat white to long blacks, rapid cold brew and authentic filter coffee.
Microsoft Unveils Pocket-Sized Xbox Nano Controller for $79.95 AUD
Microsoft has unveiled their latest XBOX controller, but rather than a new colour it’s a new compact design that’s ready to connect to almost anything. At a little over 12cm long and just under 100 grams, the XBOX Nano controller is ready to help young players, and smaller hands take on the big games.
Google Unveils Fitbit Edge with Always-On AMOLED Display for $269 AUD
Google has expanded their portfolio of fitness devices today with the launch of the Fitbit Edge including the latest health and fitness tools with an always-on AMOLED display. The Fitbit Edge sits in the middle between Google’s display-less Fitbit Air launched back in May, and the recently released Pixel Watch 5, giving customers a good choice of options.
Big W Teams Up with DoorDash for Rapid Delivery Across 156 Aussie Stores
DoorDash is expanding their presence in Australian retail at a rapid pace, announcing you can now order products from Big W stores for delivery. The partnership will see DoorDash offering delivery in as little as an hour from over 156 stores across Australia, following a successful 10-store pilot launched on September 30.
Nonprofit removes over 20,000 tires from Tug Fork River
The Friends of the Tug Fork River concluded their 2026 Tire Tug-of-War season on Oct. 7 by clearing a monumental milestone: 20,000 tires removed from the waterway since the cleanup efforts began. “When we got the 10,000th tire out, we felt like we were making a dent, and with the 20,000th there's a visible difference. Twenty thousand is just a number, but it's a big number, and it's a milestone for us,” said John Burchett with the Friends of the Tug Fork River.
With bow season in progress, DNR issues safety tips
With deer season underway in the Mountain State, the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources continues to stress the importance of safety. Mingo County is one of only four counties in the state where hunters can only harvest deer with a bow. The others are Logan, Wyoming, and McDowell. Bow season runs until Dec. 31 and is limited to two deer per hunter. kAms}# 5:DEC:4E 3:@=@8:DE %2J=@C (:=4@I D2:5 E96 7@FC 4@F?E:6D 92G6 366? 3@H\@?=J D:?46 `hf_] pE E96 E:>6[ E96 566C A@AF=2E:@?
Mingo County Clerk's Office digitizes historical records for online access
For more than half a decade, the Mingo County Clerk’s Office has worked to digitize the county’s records. Now, most of those historical papers are online, awaiting discovery. “It’s a work in progress,” said Mingo County Clerk Larry “Yogi” Croaff, noting that deeds, trustees and other public records have been digitized. He added that vital records such as birth, marriage and death certificates aren't on the website because obtaining them requires valid identification.
Matewan Homecoming a success despite rain, power outage
Steady rain and a brief power outage may have dampened the weekend’s festivals, but organizers said Matewan’s abbreviated Homecoming was still a success. Matewan Council members Michael Dotson and Marsha Lockard said about 200 people attended Saturday's annual event. “The weather may have lowered the attendance, but not the energy,” said Dotson, noting the feeling of home was everywhere during the one-day event. kAm“w@>6 :D 72>:=J[ 72>:=J :D 9@>6[” 96 D2:5]k^Am kAm#2:? 42>6 5@H?
Matewan celebrated Homecoming despite rain and power outrage
Steady rain and a brief power outage may have dampened this weekend’s festivals, but organizers said Matewan’s abbreviated Homecoming 2027 was still a success. About 200 people showed up on Oct. 10 for the annual event, Matewan Council members Michael Dotson and Marsha Lockard said.
Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop Ultra Powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark
After teasing it back in June, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra during their dedicated Windows and Surface event overnight. The Surface Ultra promises to be one of the most powerful Surface laptops Microsoft has released. Powered by the NVIDIA RTX Spark platform, incorporating an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU, NVIDIA Grace CPU with up to 128 GB of unified memory.
Acer’s convertible Googlebook 14 Lands in Australia Next Month Starting at $2,599
The new series of Googlebooks announced earlier this month includes a range of devices from Dell, ASUS, Lenovo and HP, with ACER notably silent on an Australian release. That’s now changed with ACER’s Googlebook set to land in Australia next month. Priced at $2,699 ($2,599 for a limited time), the ACER Googlebook 14 comes with a 14-inch 3K OLED touch display in a functional lightweight ultra-durable aluminum-magnesium blend convertible chassis with a 360-degree hinge that weighs in at just 1.14kg.
Listen Early: GTA VI Radio Stations Go Live on Official Rockstar Website
There’s just over a month until we’re let loose on the streets of Vice City in GTA 6, however you can get a preview of one of the more anticipated sides of the game from today, with a sneak peek at the in-game radio stations going live today. You can listen to six stations from Grand Theft Auto VI’s dynamic score by clicking on the Music section of the rockstar website, giving you a chance to check out the in-game radio before launch.
ASUS Debuts ProArt P14 and P16 Laptops in Australia with NVIDIA RTX Spark
ASUS have unveiled their latest ProArt laptops arriving in Australia, with the ProArt P14 and P16 arriving later this month. Available to pre-order now, the ASUS ProArt P14 and P16 are powered by the NVIDIA RTX Spark processor, bringing Agentic AI computing directly to the desktop, allowing users to run token-free AI locally rather than relying on the cloud maintaining privacy.
Matewan Public Library project funds fruit tree purchase with coins from summer readers
Johnny Appleseed would be proud of the participants of the Matewan Public Library’s Summer Reading Program after the group planted a Golden Delicious apple tree in the library’s side yard on Sept. 28. “We decided to make (the purchase of an apple tree) our community project for this year’s program,” said Matewan’s Librarian Kathi Sherrill, noting McKahla West, a parent of the summer reader, purchased the tree for $98 at Lowe’s in Logan.
Mingo County voting precinct changes aim to cut costs, improve accessibility
There are 11 voting precinct changes for the 2026 General Election in Mingo County, said County Clerk Larry "Yogi" Croaff. Of the 11, seven precincts have been moved, mostly from churches to schools, while four have been consolidated to reduce expenses. kAm!C64:?4ED `[ b[ f[ 2?5 h H:== ?@H G@E6 2E (:==:2>D@? !zg D49@@= @? !2C<H2J sC:G6]k^Am kAm'@E6CD :? AC64:?4ED af 2?5 ag H:== ?@H G@E6 2E qFC49 !zg D49@@= @?
Williamson Public Library continues passport service
The Williamson Public Library is again offering U.S. passport services for those needing the necessary document to travel abroad. The library resumed handling passport applications in August after the Trump Administration ended non-federal agencies' ability to process paperwork for the blue booklets in January. kAm$:?46 pF8FDE[ (:==:2>D@? !F3=:4 {:3C2CJ s:C64E@C y6??:76C w2E7:6=5 D2:5 5@K6?D @7 A2DDA@CE 2AA=:42E:@?D 92G6 366? 7:==65 @FE 2E E96 {@82?
Williamson City Council tentatively approves renting downtown parking spots
Williamson City Council gave the green light to the possible expansion of a local bank’s drive-thru during its Sept. 24 meeting. The council’s approval remains contingent on an engineer’s review of Williamson’s downtown parking situation. First National Bank proposes converting two parking spots in front of its East Second Avenue building into a drive-thru lane, giving customers a chance to speak with tellers, said bank board member George Poole.
Qrevo Edge 3 Pro Review: Flagship Cleaning Upgrades to 36,000Pa Suction and Hot-Water Sanitising
Roborock had a heck of a show at this years IFA in Berlin, showing off their next generation devices including the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro – which is now on-sale in Australia. The successor to the Qrevo Edge 2 Pro, announced earlier this year, the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro is designed for more complex floor plans. The robot can navigate almost anywhere. Able to navigate high, and dual-step thresholds, it also has a low-profile design with retractable LiDAR sensor that can navigate under low-profile furniture.
Dreame Launches Flagship Robot Vacuum Fleet Across Australia
Dreame has announced their latest range of robot vacuum cleaners has arrived in Australia, with the launch of the Aqua20 Ultra Roller, X60 Ultra Extreme and L60. The Aqua20 Ultra Roller, X60 Ultra Extreme were unveiled at IFA last month, with the L60 Ultra and L60 Ultra AE also now landing in stores in Australia.
From Budget TVs to Smart Living: Hisense Marks Two Decades Down Under
Consumer electronics and smart home appliance maker Hisense has hit a significant milestone, celebrating 20 years in Australia. Starting with TVs back in 2006, HiSense has grown to offer a full suite of appliances and devices across the home, recently moving into personal audio with their HiClips earbuds.
Lenovo Googlebook 15 Launches in Australia on October 5 from $2,299
After joining in the announcement of Googlebooks, Lenovo Australia has expanded with additional specs and pricing for their upcoming Lenovo Googlebook 15 launching October 5th. Engineered as the perfect companion for Android phones, Googlebooks offer a premium design and spec, with the Lenovo Googlebook 15 powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 processors offering up to 47 TOPs of local AI processing, with up to 32GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
Epson Expands Premium EH-LS Series with Dual AI-Powered 4K Laser Projectors
Epson has expanded their Laser home cinema range with the launch of two new AI-powered 4K home theatre laser projectors. The EH-LS6000 and EH-LS7500 round off Epson’s premium EH-LS series which includes offerings ranging from ultra-short throw (UST) living room laser projection TVs to high-end dedicated home theatre 4K units. These two latest offerings bring cinematic-scale entertainment to more spaces from smaller homes through to dedicated home-theatre rooms.
Target Australia Partners with Uber Eats for 60-Minute On-Demand Delivery
I need it, and I need it now, and that’s how you can get more access to more than 25,000 products from Target from today, thanks to the Uber Eats app. Arriving just in time for Christmas shopping, the Uber Eats app will offer a curated range of products across fashion, beauty, homewares, toys and baby goods, giving you access to last-minute gifts, kids’ essentials and more – with delivery expected within 60 minutes.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: Sleeker Hardware Meets Tensor G6 Power
Google’s Pixel 11 series went on-sale in Australia last month, and after checking out the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro XL, it’s time to hit the folding phone with the Pixel 11 Pro XL now on the review bench. Priced from $2,799, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is $100 more expensive this year. Price hikes in the industry, as well as improvements to the phone account for the increase, but it’s a sign of the times. The phone is slightly smaller, and weighs less, all while retaining that big 8” inner display.
Snapmaker U1 Arrives at JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman Starting at $1,299
3D Printer maker Snapmaker have announced they’re landing in Australia, bringing their popular four toolhead Snapmaker U1 printer to Australia.
Hisense Expands Aussie Home Cinema Line with Three New Laser Projectors
Hisense has announced new entries to their projector portfolio, bringing three new options to give you more premium big-screen entertainment options, in more spaces and suited to different lifestyles. The range includes the new portable Hisense P1 Laser Projector which includes RGB Triple Colour Laser Technology in a compact, portable design, as well as the PX4 PRO ultra-short throw projector, while the C3 Ultra brings more options in a long-throw projector.
Tentative statue design honoring mine wars unveiled in Matewan
A preliminary design for new statues in downtown Matewan was unveiled on Sept. 21 during a Courage in the Hollers meeting at the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum. The design is based on a photograph of a family standing in front of a tent camp during a miners' strike in the 1920s. A possible site for the steel statues is at the end of McCoy Street in Matewan, by the floodwall. kAm%96 6I24E =@42E:@? @7 E96 DE2EF6D :D DE:== 36:?8 7:?2=:K65] (9:=6 E96 E@H?
Airport authority adopts 5-year improvement plan
The Mingo County Airport Authority approved a five-year improvement plan during its meeting on Thursday; however, the list remains tentative because members questioned the cost and need for items on the wish list.
Cricut Enters Photo and Sticker Printing with New StickerPix Line
Cricut have announced a fun new range of devices, branching out into sticker making and photo printing with their new Cricut StickerPix Print + Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print. Launching on October 15th, the Cricut StickerPix Print + Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print offer a creative toolkit to take images from your camera roll and turn them into personalised stickers, prints, labels and photo cards in just minutes.
Rockstar Reveals $400 USD GTA 6 Collector’s Edition—You Still Need To Buy The Game
Get ready Grand Theft Auto fans, because Rockstar is about to try and steal some cash – in the form of the official Grand Theft Auto 6 Collectors edition. The collectors bundle, officially called the Grand Theft Auto 6: The Goodtime State Vice City Collection, the pack contains a bunch of swag, though notably, no game (not even a game code!). Rockstar has announced the bundle will be priced at $400 USD when it goes up for pre-order (information coming soon) – that’s around $570 AUD.
Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Series Ahead of Next-Gen Phones
Qualcomm has announced their next generation of processors, unveiling the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, The new processors are being announced ahead of new devices to be announced soon. Both processors are built on the 2nm process, offering over 10% improvement in performance over last generation.
ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 Review: Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Keeps Costs In Check
Getting internet throughout your home without running cables everywhere is a hassle. Mesh internet systems like the ZenWiFi BD4 offer great speed, coverage and reliability. ASUS have bundled three units into one package for their ZenWiFi BD4 3-pack, for one of the best priced WiFi 7 mesh systems available. Mesh internet routers are now more the norm than stand alone routers. At $599, the triple-pack includes a dual-band router with two access points.
Google Unveils Googlebooks: Premium Laptops Built for Android and Gemini Intelligence
Google is launching their long awaited line of Googlebooks announced back in May, a new category of premium laptops designed to work with your Android phone. Googlebooks will be launching in Australia soon, with pre-orders opening today with devices from HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer and ASUS starting from $2,299 RRP expected to be on-shelf on October 5th in Australia.
King Coal Pet Show celebrates pets as real superheroes for their humans
The impact pets have on their humans was on full display at the 53rd annual King Coal Festival in Williamson on Friday, as people spoke of how their fur babies helped them through trying times. Pet owners shared how their pets helped them cope with cancer and sensed health troubles ahead. kAmp 5@K6? 2?:>2=D A2CE:4:A2E65 :? E96 76DE:G2=’D z:?8 r@2= !6E $9@H] |2?J H6C6 5C6DD65 2D E6=6G:D:@?
Gilbert residents express frustration over water rate increase
Gilbert residents are questioning a water rate hike recently approved by the West Virginia Public Service Commission, saying they didn't know about the proposed increase. The resale rate will rise from $3.44 to $4.47 per 1,000 gallons. The 30% increase will impact residential, commercial and resale customers. kAmu@C qF4< #FE96C7@C5[ 6G6?
Charles Gregory Chapman named festival's Mr. King Coal
Charles Gregory Chapman was named Mr. King Coal 2026 during a banquet on Thursday, after spending more than three decades underground representing the best in the mining tradition. The dinner, part of the 53rd annual King Coal Festival, acknowledged members of the Mingo County community. The event also honored Monzala “Wolfman” Adkins with the event’s Community Service Award for his work with youth in the Tug Valley.
ASUS Brings Ultra-Light Zenbook 14 Copilot+ PC Range to Australia
ASUS have announced their new ultra-light Zenbook 14 series has arrived in Australia, First announced at Computex earlier this year, the Zenbook 14 series comes with options for the latest Intel, AMD, and Snapdragon processors bringing up to 50 TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second) of on-device AI power, with next-gen Copilot+ PC experiences designed to simplify tasks.
Valve’s Steam Frame VR headset pre-orders open this week from $1,609 AUD
Valve has announced their long-awaited Steam Frame VR headset will be launching soon, with the pricing announced and orders starting soon. The Steam Frame was first announced alongside the Steam Controller and Steam Machine last November, with those two launching throughout 2026. It’s finally the Steam Frame’s turn, with pre-orders going live on Thu, September 17, 2026 10:00 AM PDT – that’s 3am this Friday, the 18th of September.
Skyrocketing cost kills solar project in Ben Creek area
The 145-megawatt solar energy generator planned for Ben Creek is unlikely to be built, Mingo County Redevelopment Authority learned in late August from MN8 Energy, which was spearheading the project. During the August meeting, MN8 Energy stopped short of saying the project is dead but said interconnection costs have increased significantly. kAm“pE E9:D =6G6= @7 :?E6C4@??64E:@?
Williamson increases commercial garbage dumpster fee
Commercial businesses in Williamson will notice an increase in their garbage bills starting Oct. 1, after the city council voted unanimously to increase the cost. At its Sept. 10 meeting, the council agreed that a $25 monthly increase is fair after City Clerk Selena Porter Ferguson said Williamson is barely breaking even at the current commercial dumpster emptying rate of $245 a month. kAm“(6 >2<6 23@FE S`c[___ 2 >@?E9[ 3FE @FC 82C3286 3:== 2=@?6 :D S``[___[” D96 D2:5] “(6’C6 92C5=J 3C62<:?8 6G6?
King Coal Festival celebrates 53 years of region's heritage, community spirit
First held in 1974, the King Coal Festival in downtown Williamson has made its mark on the region, and this year’s schedule will only enhance the reputation of Mingo County’s longest-running event. While the events began on Sunday with the Coal Dust 5K Run, the festival kicks off in full on Thursday and runs until late Saturday night. kAm%96 H66<\=@?8 76DE:G2= 9@?@CD |:?8@ r@F?EJ 2?5 (:==:2>D@?VD 4@2= >:?:?8 96C:E286] pE :ED 96:89E[ E96 2C62 H2D <?@H?
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