dungogshire NOTA, Author at Dungog Shire News Of The Area

Thousands gather for biggest Port Stephens Car Show yet

Vehicles of all kinds, both historical and modern, were exhibited in the streets of Nelson Bay. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Thousands of visitors showed up at the biggest edition of the Port Stephens Car Show yet. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Special guest, motorsports legend John Bowe. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Ron Goodman’s impressive Porsche collection. Photo: Nico Lombardo. […]

Printed Edition

Printed Edition 15 JULY 2026

Health, National

Native bird flu case sparks ‘nightmare’ wildlife fears

A KILLER bird flu strain has been discovered in an Australian native seabird for the first time, sparking fears it could trigger a wildlife emergency. Testing detected the H5N1 strain in a greater crested tern discovered at Robe in South Australia. The case marked a major escalation in the crisis, Invasive Species Council policy director […]

Community

Barrington Brahmas owner Melissa shares the joys and challenges of raising free-range heritage chickens

The kids also thrive when they’re out in the paddock with the chooks. Photo: Supplied. Healthy chooks at Barrington Brahmas free-ranging in the sunshine. Photo: Supplied. FREE-ranging heritage chickens are more than a hobby for Barrington Brahmas owner Melissa Hunt, who says every bird has its own personality and an important role in the flock. […]

Regional, School

UTS Students make a big difference in Paterson and Gresford

Kings Wharf Park UTS student plantings. UTS Big Lift 2026 students in Paterson with locals. Mayor Digby Raywood at the Paterson Hub and Harvest community gardens with UTS students. MORE than 80 student volunteers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) rolled up their sleeves over the weekend as part of The Big Lift, delivering […]

Opinion

STARGAZING: Space travel no longer the stuff of Star Trek

THE dream of space travel, once confined to the realms of science fiction, is rapidly becoming a tangible reality. In 2025, the space tourism industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with companies like Blue Origin leading the charge. The recent Katy Perry all-girl mission has not only captivated the public’s imagination but also paved the way […]

Jasminda's Advice

‘On The Couch’ With Jasminda:

DEAR Jasminda, I am a Doctor of Philosophy. When my husband and I recently travelled interstate, he put my title down as Doctor for our booking. I was unaware of this until the boarding staff greeted me as Doctor Ronstad, wishing me a good flight and thanking me for being on board. I was also […]

Government, Regional

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 […]