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Mobile Service NSW Centres hit the road

REGIONAL and remote communities across NSW are set to benefit from a major boost in access to government services, with new Service NSW Mobile Service Centres hitting the road this month. Four tough new four-wheel-drive single-cab utes will replace the existing Mobile Service Centres, which have reached their end of life after covering more than […]

Government, Regional

Petition pushes for urgent action at Pacific Highway intersections

ONE Stroud resident who regularly drives south on the Bucketts Way has decided that enough is enough when it comes to the state of both the Bucketts Way and Medowie intersections with the Pacific Highway, and is calling for the community to show its support for urgent government action. NOTA reported in March on the […]

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Most farmers support renewable energy

DEAR News Of The Area, The media narrative suggesting regional people oppose renewable energy projects when the data unarguably shows the opposite is now the subject of a published academic paper (“Growing discontent on data centres as farmers fear renewable rollout repeat, The Land, 7/6). Poll after poll after poll, from Porter Novelli, 89 Degrees […]

Sport Results

Dungog Under 12s netball finish state titles as runners-up

Dungog Under 12s. Dungog Under 12s. DUNGOG Netball Association’s Under 12 representative team has capped off an exceptional 2026 season with a second-place finish at the Netball NSW Junior State Titles in Camden, held from 4–6 July. The talented young side delivered an incredible performance across the three-day tournament, finishing equal on competition points at […]

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Dungog Shire

Penfold seeks community feedback on gambling advertising

FEDERAL Member for Lyne Alison Penfold is calling on local Lyne residents to have their say on proposed gambling advertising reforms with legislation now before the Federal Parliament. “Many Australians enjoy a punt on the races, a bet on the footy or a flutter with friends. For most people, gambling is a form of entertainment […]

Dungog Shire

Dungog Shire Council opens Community Small Grants Program applications

COMMUNITY groups, sporting clubs and local organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding through Dungog Shire Council’s Community Small Grants Program. The program offers grants of up to $2,500 to support projects, events and initiatives that strengthen the local community. Deputy Mayor Liam Ley said the funding was available to help community organisations turn […]

Dungog Shire

Dungog Shire Council seeks feedback on Draft Business Improvement Strategy

RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say on Dungog Shire Council’s Draft Business Improvement Strategy, which outlines a roadmap for how Council intends to improve its operations over the next decade. The draft strategy is currently on public exhibition and will remain open for community feedback until 17 July. Deputy Mayor Liam Ley said […]

Dungog Shire

NSW Government introduces legislation for drivers using prescribed medicinal cannabis

THE NSW Government has introduced legislation aimed at creating a fairer approach for drivers who legally use prescribed medicinal cannabis while maintaining strong road safety protections. The proposed Road Transport Amendment (Medical Cannabis and Driving Offences) Bill 2026 would allow eligible medicinal cannabis patients to avoid automatic penalties for the presence of THC in their […]

Local News

WIRES is urging Australians to care for Country during NAIDOC Week

People are encouraged to care for Country. Photo: @WIRES.wildlife.rescue. Every animal rescue reflects broader environmental challenges. Photo: @WIRES.wildlife.rescue.. WIRES volunteers care for injured and orphaned wildlife. Photo: @WIRES.wildlife.rescue. WIRES is using NAIDOC Week to encourage people to care for Country, highlighting the link between healthy environments and the survival of Australia’s native wildlife. The wildlife […]