December 12, 2025
Paterson Golf Club
Sport Results

Paterson Golf Club

SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER INDIVIDUAL STROKE & MONTHLY MEDAL FIELD | 26 members & 2 visitors DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner John Walker (10) 65 Nett, Runner Up Paul Geddes (8) 66 Nett DIVISION 2 (16-36) | Winner & Monthly Medal Michael Shanley (17) 62 Nett, Runner Up Edwin Orchard (18) 64 Nett BALL COMP | […]

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On the couch with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

On the couch with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, MY husband’s Netflix viewing history shows an abnormal amount of True Crime shows, serial killer series, and murder mysteries. Should I be worried? Petra L. Dear Petra, For some strange reason, many people like having the living daylights scared out of them for relaxation. I’m not one of them, and it sounds as […]

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Mixed response to new environment laws
Dungog Shire

Mixed response to new environment laws

THEY said it couldn’t happen, but the Federal Labor Government has worked with the Greens to pass reforms to the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act after negotiations fell through last November. The reforms include a new environment watchdog agency; national standards to safeguard nature; federal laws to apply to native forest logging by mid-2027; […]

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Firies stretched as bushfires rage near Bulahdelah
Local News

Firies stretched as bushfires rage near Bulahdelah

The smoke clouds as the fire began. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Smoke drifts over the coast, leaving a thick blanket above the water at Bennetts Beach, Hawks Nest. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Recon and water-bombing aircraft land, refuel and take off from Bulahdelah Showground. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The blackened median and verge forest along the Pacific Highway […]

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Changed traffic conditions on Gostwyck Bridge, Paterson
Local News

Changed traffic conditions on Gostwyck Bridge, Paterson

MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions on Gostwyck Bridge on Dungog Road, Paterson, for structural work. Transport for NSW will carry out maintenance work on the bridge to upgrade sections of the decking and support its ongoing safe operation. Work will be carried from Tuesday 9 December from 7am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday. […]

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Dungog and Gloucester property markets well positioned for 2026
Local News

Dungog and Gloucester property markets well positioned for 2026

McGrath Gloucester principal Jonny Tighe is confident the local market will continue to surge in 2026. Dillon & Sons principal Tavis Chivers says Dungog is a unique market given the low levels of property turnovers in the smaller shire. THE inland lifestyle belt stretching from Gloucester to Dungog is finishing 2025 with renewed momentum as […]

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Carols bring cheer to Clarence Town community Charlee Jones and partner Jordan Ward enjoyed the carols.
Community

Carols bring cheer to Clarence Town community

Charlee Jones and partner Jordan Ward enjoyed the carols. Taking in the market stalls and attractions. SANTA paid an early visit to Clarence Town on Saturday 6 December. The Clarence Town Rural Fire Brigade gave him a lift to the Courthouse Museum for the Clarence Town Community Christmas Carols. Soaring temperatures and bushfire smoke did […]

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Kemp calls out Premier’s flood recovery comments Premier Chris Minns discussed flood recovery on the Mid North Coast in May with Oxley MP and former NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders.
Local News

Kemp calls out Premier’s flood recovery comments

MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has called out Premier Chris Minns for “out-of-touch comments” on morning TV show Sunrise regarding the recovery of communities impacted by flooding in May. When asked by host Matt Shirvington what NSW should be most proud of in the past year, the Premier responded: “I think the thing we should […]

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