Pool fun for the whole family. Photo: @Dungogswimmingpool
DUNGOG Shire will mark Australia Day with a formal Citizenship and Citizen of the Year Awards Ceremony, followed by free family-friendly activities to help residents cool off for the rest of the day. Dungog Shire Council will host the official Australia Day ceremony to welcome the Shire’s newest Australian citizens and to recognise the outstanding […]
Even if parked in the shade with the windows partially down, dogs can die in a car in less than six minutes. Photo: GabesDotPhotos/Pexels.
DOG owners tempted to leave their pet in the car when they run to the shops, will soon risk tougher penalties. The State Government is delivering on its election promise to review the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (POCTAA), flagging heavier fines and longer jail sentences. Minister for Agriculture, Regional and Western NSW, […]
Drivers queue, waiting to turn from Bucketts Way onto the Pacific Highway.
THERE is still no relief in sight for long-suffering motorists trying to turn right from Bucketts Way onto the Pacific Highway during busy periods. On 8 January 2025, News Of The Area reported that “those travelling south from Gloucester will, for the foreseeable future at least, continue experiencing the often-long delays, and significant risks associated […]
SATURDAY 3RD JANUARY INDIVIDUAL STROKE & MONTHLY MEDAL FIELD | 43 members & 3 visitors. DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner Allan McKinnon (13) 63 Nett, Runner Up David Curry (6) 65 Nett, 3rd Place Brian Mowle (14) 66 Nett DIVISION 2 (16-36) | Winner & Monthly Medal Noah Bambach (25) 58 Nett, Runner Up Adele […]
Spearow on the day of her rescue in Tanilba Bay, September 2025. Photo: Sea Shelter. Spearow, in December 2025 on the road to a healthy recovery and her subsequent release. Photo: Sea Shelter. BEHIND the walls of Irukandji Shark and Ray Centre, the team at Sea Shelter are quietly continuing to write the rescue tales […]
DEAR Jasminda, We have a few family members who work from home and our mannerisms and work styles are getting on each other’s nerves. How do we improve our work-from-home balance? Megan P. Dear Megan, Research by Roy Morgan (2025) stated that more than 6.7 million Australians work from home at least some of the […]
DUNGOG Showground is hosting the Hunter and Coastal Regional Scout Corroboree camp this week. More than 250 Scouts are attending the event, representing the Hunter and Coastal Region as well as Sydney, the Blue Mountains and other areas of NSW. In addition, around 100 Scout leaders will be busy organising and keeping an eye on […]
DESTINY Haven has been the beneficiary of a fundraiser by the Tea Gardens’ St Andrews Anglican Church Op Shop. Wednesday 10 December saw a return visit by the residents of the shelter for women near Dungog, who applied newly acquired skills to produce wares including jams, relishes, chocolates, plum puddings, and bags. “They are a […]
The Magpie Diaries.
Bandon Grove Hall lights up the community. The Magpie Diaries. THE historic Bandon Grove Community Hall is preparing to open its doors to a vibrant new chapter with a full calendar of live music and cultural events planned for the year ahead. Rich in character and community spirit, the much-loved wooden hall nestled just outside […]
