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Council selects cul-de-sac option as Clarence Town bridge project progresses

DUNGOG Shire Council has endorsed the implementation of a cul-de-sac at the Durham and Duke Street intersection in Clarence Town, as part of the New Clarence Town Bridge project. “This treatment will support safe pedestrian and cyclist access to the Williams River Holiday Park while accommodating the required heavy vehicle turning movements following completion of […]

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New guide to support councils in identifying land for affordable housing

THE NSW Government has released a new guide to support councils to undertake land audits to identify vacant operational land that could be used to deliver affordable housing projects. The “Council Led Affordable Housing on Operational Land Guide” released by the Office of Local Government provides step-by-step guidance for councils on identifying and managing affordable […]

Sport

Eight straight: Jets roll on as Bayliss tames Bulls

LACHLAN Bayliss has continued his blistering run of form to move the Newcastle Jets closer to the A-League Men premiership with a 1-0 win over Macarthur. With eight rounds of the regular season left to play, the Jets sit four points clear of Auckland after Sunday’s victory at McDonald Jones Stadium. The win was the […]

Sport Results

Paterson Golf Club

SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD FIELD | 35 members & 3 visitors. DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner Stuart Heathwood (15) 38 Points, Runner Up Robert Richardson (12) 37 Points, 3rd Place Glenn Davies (6) 35 Points DIVISION 2 (16-36) | Winner Dave Perferment (22) [Muswellbrook] 40 Points, Runner Up Denis Crossman (19) 37 Points, 3rd […]

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Nominations open for 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

NOMINATIONS for the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are now open, with family, friends and work mates urged to help celebrate the enormous positive impact of volunteers across the state. The awards are in their 20th year and are run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in […]

Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, My wife recently picked every green mango off our tree because she was worried about possums and bats. Now we have green mangoes all over the house and they don’t seem to be ripening. Has she made a fatal mistake? George F. Dear George, Since I’m not a mango expert, I was tempted […]

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Historic family set to gather in Paterson

Merchants Road in Martins Creek. Photo: supplied. Clipping from local newspapers highlight the family’s gatherings over the years. Photos: supplied. Clipping from local newspapers highlight the family’s gatherings over the years. Photos: supplied. DESCENDANTS of the Merchant family will gather in Paterson on Saturday, 21 February, to share anecdotes of a clan with significant historic […]

Community

Classical sounds and community voices in Dungog

The Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra. The Petrichor Choir. DUNGOG is set to come alive with the sounds of music in the coming weeks, with two very different, yet equally inviting, musical experiences on offer. At the James Theatre on Sunday 8 March, the acclaimed Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra will present First Light, an […]

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Additional public holiday to follow Anzac Day

AN additional public holiday has been announced for NSW this year. It falls on the Monday following Anzac Day, 25 April, which falls on a weekend. “Each year, thousands of families rise before dawn on Anzac Day to commemorate and remember those who have served,” Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said. “The additional holiday […]

Community

Doug Walters Foundation rolls on in support of Dungog cricket

A GENEROUS boost from the Doug Walters Foundation has delivered a significant win for cricket in Dungog, with the donation of a new cricket roller for Bennett Park. The funding has supported both the Dungog Senior and Junior Cricket clubs, providing an important piece of equipment that will help maintain the quality and safety of […]