October 28, 2026

‘You’re not alone’: Motherland event at Tocal connects rural women experiencing isolation

Myffy Doyle, Bronnie Taylor, and MP Dave Layzell. Photo: Megan Willis. Motherland event committee members, Penny Evans...

TIMES PAST: Dungog Shire’s Vacy village approaches rare milestone

DUNGOG Shire is one of the few places in Australia to have had a private village. The Lower Hunter Valley town of Vacy...

Festival of All Things Orange connects Paterson to its historic roots, and residents to each other

Paterson River Oranges, harvested by the bucketful. Photo: Elizabeth Cristo, Slow Food Hunter Valley. Madryn and...

Want to win cash? Share the scenes and sounds of farming

First place in 2025: Sleeping on Cloud 9, by Kiana Waters. Photo: NFF. 2nd place in 2025: First Load at First Light, by...

Simon Brownbridge’s new column will explore innovative farming practices in Dungog Shire

SIMON Brownbridge wants to share the stories of farmers who are doing things differently with Dungog News Of The Area...

Campaigner sets 10,000-signature target for Pacific Highway safety petition

Leah Veksins is calling for a safer intersection where the Pacific Highway meets the Bucketts Way and Medowie Road...

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