August 20, 2026
Paterson Golf Club
Sport Results

Paterson Golf Club

SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD FIELD | 35 members & 1 visitor. DIV 1 (<15) | Winner Michael Shanley (15) 39 Points, Runner Up Paul Geddes (7) 36 Points, 3rd Place Simon Dunn (9) 35 Points DIV 2 (16-36) | Winner Margaret Walker (24) 34 Points, Runner Up Benjamin Herden (17) 33 Points, 3rd Place […]

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Call to protect farmers and their livestock from wild dogs
Dungog Shire

Call to protect farmers and their livestock from wild dogs

THE emotional, economic and environmental impact of wild dogs is in the spotlight as the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) calls for a Government commitment to fund the National Wild Dog action plan and the role of National Wild Dog management coordinator. The Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Darren Chester, is championing the cause […]

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WRITE DIRECTION: Canada, a great experience
The Write Direction

WRITE DIRECTION: Canada, a great experience

HAVING spent 40 years in business with an economic background, that is the way my thinking is wired. When taking these extended overseas journeys many people just go to a travel agent so that their transport and accommodation needs are provided to them, packaged to their needs. For me, it is part of the experience […]

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STARGAZING: Imagine a million satellites overhead
Opinion

STARGAZING: Imagine a million satellites overhead

IMAGINE looking up at the night sky and seeing not stars, but thousands of moving lights crossing overhead. Now imagine that number growing into the millions. It sounds like science fiction, yet that’s the scale of a proposal now being fiercely debated by scientists around the world. SpaceX has filed plans that could eventually see […]

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Prepare now for hotter, drier weather ahead
Dungog Shire

Prepare now for hotter, drier weather ahead

PREPARATIONS are ramping up across NSW as the bushfire season approaches, with a strong focus on protecting local homes, properties and communities. Senior leaders from emergency services, land managers and community groups are meeting this week at the NSW Hazard Reduction Roundtable to fine-tune plans before the official danger period begins for most of the […]

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Paterson Cracker Night community social event Jake, Ewan, Elliot, Ted, Flynn, Giverny, volunteers from St John’s Ambulance Service, Maitland Division.
Editor's Picks

Paterson Cracker Night community social event

Peter Cronin, Managing Director of Bring The Noise Fireworks, Lochinvar. Heidi Saurs, Katie Manderson, Taleah Sliwa, and Liz Kauter, Paterson Public School. Larissa Proctor and Louise Charlotte, entertainers from Fyrestorm. Alwin Huber and Mandy Huber, volunteers from Rotary Club of Paterson. Ben Davies, Aimee Davies, Nate Davies and Indi Davies from Bolwarra. Julie Sternbeck, Ascher […]

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Dungog’s Defashion 2026 takes waste to waist The Boomerang Bags team.
Event

Dungog’s Defashion 2026 takes waste to waist

Jane Richens. Eliza & Piper Richens. Calwyn Kelly. The Boomerang Bags team. Andi Dickmeyer wears Vinnies Dungog. Michelle Dado-Millyn wears Boomerang Bags. Harry wears a Julie Fitzgerald coat. Declan Middleton as Eco Princess Warrior. Harriet wears Dungog Wholefood Coop. Photos: Cameron Richens. DUNGOG’S Defashion 2026 was a dazzling, joy-filled celebration of ingenuity, sustainability and community […]

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The Dungog Hospital Tree: still standing, for now
Community, Local News

The Dungog Hospital Tree: still standing, for now

The hospital tree stands alone and can be seen from all directions and the Dungog Common. The tree as seen from the East. The tree as seen from the hospital’s sunroom. This view inspired a poem. The tree as seen from the West. A historic photograph of what was then the Dungog Cottage Hospital shows […]

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Kitted out for Indigenous Round from jerseys to boots
Sport

Kitted out for Indigenous Round from jerseys to boots

Students present Newcastle Knights players with hand-painted boots in honour of Indigenous Round. Photos: CMCC Facebook. Students present Newcastle Knights players with hand-painted boots in honour of Indigenous Round. Photos: CMCC Facebook. Students present Newcastle Knights players with hand-painted boots in honour of Indigenous Round. Photos: CMCC Facebook. Students present Newcastle Knights players with hand-painted […]

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