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Jasper O’Keefe proving that you are never too young to follow your dreams

TWELVE-YEAR old Jasper O’Keefe has a work ethic second to none. As reported by News Of The Area, in April Jasper travelled with his sister, Remi, to Orlando where he competed in the International Cheer Union World Championships as part of Team Australia Youth Pom, and The Summit Championships held in early May. They were […]

The Write Direction

Write Direction: Parking is a problem

I WAS stunned to read an online report, which has apparently been publicised on a TV channel’s news program, saying that A$1 billion is being frittered away each year by developers building unnecessary car parking spaces when constructing blocks of home units. A think tank known as the Grattan Institute has called for the ability […]

Local News

Dungog Shire its latest Roads and Infrastructure

Dungog Pool Filter Beds. Gresford Multipurpose Hall Flooring replacement. DUNGOG Shire Council has published its latest Roads and Infrastructure update on its Facebook page, outlining where crews will be working across the Shire during the week commencing 29 June as road, bridge and community infrastructure projects continue. Road rehabilitation work will continue on Cory Street […]

Fishing

Best spots to land rock blackfish in Port Stephens

FROM recent reports black drummer, also known as rock blackfish, are keen to rumble off the rocks anywhere between Fingal and Rocky Point. Best baits include fresh or salted cunjevoi, or bread and prawns tossed into a bread berley trail. A 2/0 hook and just enough lead to get you into the strike zone, which […]

Sport

‘They ruined our dream’: Socceroos’ Egypt redemption

AUSTRALIA’S World Cup round-of-32 clash with Egypt is personal for some of the Socceroos’ stars, including attacker Connor Metcalfe. Connor Metcalfe has already had Egypt ruin one of his football dreams. So the Socceroos attacker has no plans of letting the north African nation bring Australia’s World Cup journey to an end. Australia’s senior international […]

Police

Police call for public help to identify Clarence Town pub attackers

Photo: NSW Police. Photo: NSW Police. View Footage Here ANYONE with information that may assist police investigating an armed robbery at the Erringhi Hotel in Clarence Town earlier this month is urged to come forward. A 52-year-old man was assaulted by two men armed with a firearm and a baseball bat during the incident, which […]

Sport Results

Paterson Golf Club

SATURDAY 20TH JUNE INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD & BOB MURPHY CUP 1ST ROUND FIELD | 34 members & 2 visitors. DIV 1 (<15) | Winner Greg Scott (7) 37 Points, Runner Up Paul Geddes (5) 37 Points DIV 2 (16-36) | Winner Nathan Mudd (20) [Hunter Valley] 37 Points, Runner Up Greg Kellner (19) 36 Points 2026 […]

Jasminda's Advice

‘On The Couch’ With Jasminda: Justice meets Machievellian workplace manipulator

DEAR Jasminda, There is a person in my workplace who is charming to colleagues, but then stabs them in the back at the first opportunity. He spreads rumours, pits people against each other, tells outright lies and turns on anyone who doesn’t agree with him. I love the job, but can’t stand the environment he’s […]

Regional

Upper Hunter Hidden Treasures revealed

SIX Upper Hunter electorate women are among the 80 outstanding regional women volunteers named on the 2025 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll. In his State Matters newsletter, Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell congratulated Winifred Wilson of Limeburners Creek, Rosslyn Sherlock from Lorn, Singleton’s Lyn MacBain, Carol Johnstone from Clarence Town, Joan Hart of Bolwarra and Dungog’s […]

Dungog Shire

Minns Government to help ease cost of living pressures for patients in regional, rural, and remote areas with $71.7 million additional support

THE Minns Labor Government has committed an additional $71.7 million in the 2026-27 NSW Budget to help regional, rural and remote patients access specialist healthcare through the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS). The funding boost aims to ease cost-of-living pressures for patients and families who must travel long distances for medical treatment […]