2026 Paterson Open Division 1 Winner, Clayton Small. Divisional Individual Stableford Winners, Greg Scott (l) & Michael Shanley (r). 25 MEMBERS & 35 visitors. DIVISION 1 (<12) SCRATCH | Winner Clayton Small (+4) [Maitland] 67 Gross, Runner Up Max Wallington (+2) [Cypress Lakes] 68 Gross, 3rd Place Jamieson Reading (3) [Maitland] 70 Gross DIVISION 1 […]
NEW battle lines are being drawn for the next Federal Election, which is due by 20 May, 2028. Many of us might be thinking that 20 months is too early to offer policies for scrutiny, but the Government seems to be desperate to change direction away from its present economic malaise. Surprisingly they have chosen […]
DEAR Jasminda, MY friend lets her dog ‘prewash’ the dinner plates and dessert bowls by licking up any leftovers before she puts them in the dishwasher. As much as I love going there for dinner, I am disgusted by this unhygienic act. How do I sensitively raise this issue? Isla F. DEAR Isla, PEOPLE with […]
DUNGOG Chamber of Commerce will continue to operate, despite failing to find anyone to join its committee at a poorly attended annual general meeting last week. Following the decision by several office bearers to resign, president Alan Green had warned the business group could shut down until it could attract at least three replacements. However, […]
ELON Musk has built a career on chasing ideas many people once thought impossible. Now the SpaceX founder has revealed perhaps his boldest dream yet: creating permanent human settlements on the Moon and, eventually, Mars. The first steps could begin before the end of 2026. But instead of astronauts leading the way, Musk wants fleets […]
John Ridgeway and Neville Lilley were raised in the Karuah Mission and spent many hours working in oyster sheds throughout Port Stephens. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke.
King Billy Ridgeway, sons and grandsons culling oysters at Pindimar 1915. Large numbers of Worimi people formed a trusted and extremely competent work force in the local oyster industry for many years. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke. John Ridgeway and Neville Lilley were raised in the Karuah Mission and spent many hours working in oyster […]
Joanna Cartwright with her Tea Cosy of the Year. Lyne MP Alison Penfold, second from left, opened the 2026 Dungog Tea Party. She’s pictured with, from left, committee members Margaret Flannery, Erika Seck and Pauline Camborne. Peter Shelton’s imagination sparked his winning Trivet of the Year entry. Jasmine Stromski won the Student Tea Cosy category. […]
Karaoke singers young and not-so-young rocked the Royal Hotel. Photos: Submitted. Karaoke singers young and not-so-young rocked the Royal Hotel. Photos: Submitted. Karaoke singers young and not-so-young rocked the Royal Hotel. Photos: Submitted. Karaoke singers young and not-so-young rocked the Royal Hotel. Photos: Submitted. Karaoke singers young and not-so-young rocked the Royal Hotel. Photos: Submitted. […]
The team of golfers taking part on the day. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.
Amputee Golf NSW Secretary Mark Ellis (left) with 2026 NSW Amputee Open winner Chris Wood. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. The team of golfers taking part on the day. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. The first group getting ready to tee off. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. THE friendly banter had already started before the first group left the clubhouse on […]
The rooftop solar on top of Dungog Shire Community Centre, with volunteers Rachel Stokes and Laurel McBriarty. Photo: Ken Rubeli.
The rooftop solar on top of Dungog Shire Community Centre, with volunteers Rachel Stokes and Laurel McBriarty. Photo: Ken Rubeli. The rooftop solar on top of Dungog Shire Community Centre, with volunteers Rachel Stokes and Laurel McBriarty. Photo: Ken Rubeli. The rooftop solar on top of Dungog Shire Community Centre, with volunteers Rachel Stokes and […]
