Interest in keeping pigs is growing among small landholders in the Hunter region.
WITH growing interest in paddock-to-plate food production and increasing discussion about meat processing options for small producers, Hunter Local Land Services (LLS) is hosting a practical pig owners field day. The field day, to be held at Whittingham on 31 March, will bring together District Veterinarians from Hunter LLS to share practical advice on pig […]
Volunteers at work regeneration the riverbank at Abbotts Flat. Photos: courtesy of Sam Bean.
Volunteers at work regeneration the riverbank at Abbotts Flat. Photos: courtesy of Sam Bean. Volunteers at work regeneration the riverbank at Abbotts Flat. Photos: courtesy of Sam Bean. COMMUNITY members are banding together to keep the banks of the Williams River in tip-top shape. Sustaining the Williams Valley is a volunteer-driven community group working to […]
WELL-RESPECTED community stalwart Owen Nicholson, the secretary of the Dungog Show for almost 25 years, has died in a tragic traffic accident. The 84-year-old was struck by a vehicle on Flat Road, Largs on 19 March, with emergency services responding to reports of a crash at around 12:20pm. NSW Ambulance paramedics commenced CPR when they […]
DEAR News Of The Area, OWEN Nicholson was a man who rarely, if ever, said “no.” His response was more likely to be, “We can do that – not a worry.” That simple phrase captured the spirit of a man whose unwavering dedication, tireless commitment, and generous contribution to the Dungog district inspired everyone who […]
Heather Muddle was celebrated for her ‘extraordinary contribution’ to netball in Dungog over many years.
Heather Muddle was celebrated for her ‘extraordinary contribution’ to netball in Dungog over many years. Heather Muddle was celebrated for her ‘extraordinary contribution’ to netball in Dungog over many years. Heather Muddle was celebrated for her ‘extraordinary contribution’ to netball in Dungog over many years. Heather Muddle was celebrated for her ‘extraordinary contribution’ to netball […]
Less pain at the power point. Interest in electric cars is rising as petrol prices soar. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP
DEMAND for second-hand electric vehicles is rising with the price of petrol, attracting more than double the number of enquiries since the fuel crisis began. But automotive experts say the record interest also extends to new vehicles and could cause delays as motorists buy electric cars still en route to Australia. Pickles released details of […]
Peter Hudson, Peter Carlon and David Leake setting up the Rodeo yards.
THE 2026 Dungog Rodeo will feature a Masters Bull Ride, with a group of past champions accepting invitations to compete. $3000 in prize money will be on offer in the Masters event. Some of the 11 renowned riders competing in the feature event are ex-Australian Champion Ben Jones and Professional Bull Riders world finalists Jason […]
Treasurer Jim Chalmers believes workers deserve a fair wage rise. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
LABOR has thrown its weight behind an above-inflation wage rise for low-paid workers, but business groups warn the move could worsen price pressures and fuel further interest rate rises. The federal government repeated its 2025 call for a pay bump above the inflation rate in its submission to the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review. […]
FOR the first time, travellers across the Hunter region can depart their local airport bound for Singapore, with the inaugural Jetstar flight taking off from Newcastle Airport at 9:40am on Tuesday. Newcastle Airport Chair Samantha Martin-Williams said the new route to Singapore via Bali marks a significant step forward for Newcastle Airport and the economic […]
