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Final weeks to nominate for Hunter Manufacturing Awards

TIME is running out for manufacturers across the Hunter, Central Coast and Mid North Coast to submit their nominations for the Hunter Manufacturing Awards 2025 (HMA 2025), with entries closing in just a few weeks. Now in its 21st year, the Hunter Manufacturing Awards shine a spotlight on the region’s manufacturing excellence, recognising businesses of […]

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$500k to boost community road safety across NSW

TRANSPORT for NSW has announced $500,000 in funding for the latest round of its Community Road Safety Grants program. Chadi Chalhoub, Executive Director for Transport Safety at Transport for NSW, said this funding matches the significant investment made in 2024 and reflects the importance of community-led efforts to help make roads safer. “Local communities know […]

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‘The physical scars are there for all to see’: floods the focus of Penfold’s maiden speech

THE ongoing challenges of the May floods were the focus of Alison Penfold’s maiden speech to Federal Parliament on Wednesday 30 July. Ms Penfold was elected the new Nationals MP for Lyne on 3 May. The poll was yet to be officially declared when record flooding hit parts of the electorate, claiming lives and livestock, […]

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SATURDAY 26TH JULY 2-PERSON AMBROSE CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL ROUND & KENO QUALIFIERS FIELD | 20 members 2025 2-PERSON AMBROSE CHAMPIONSHIPS | Winners James Cowled & Wayne Stedman (4.75) 117.50 Nett, Runners Up Brodie Thackeray & Ramsey Vane-Wood (4.25) 117.50 Nett 2-PERSON AMBROSE (FINAL ROUND) | Winners James Cowled & Wayne Stedman (4.75) 57.25 Nett, Runners Up […]

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Nominate now for 2026 Australian of the Year awards

TIME is running out to nominate for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards. With days remaining, organisers are urging people across the country to nominate those whose actions, leadership or impact deserve recognition. Nominations will close at midnight AEST on Thursday 31 July 2025. This is the final opportunity to help bring the stories […]

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Dungog Netball stars shine at Junior State Titles

The 14s team with Coach Renae, Manager Kristy and Assistant Lani. The 14s with Swifts player Sophie Fawns. The 14s with Swifts player Helen Housby. The under 14s team. The 14s with Swifts player Sarah Klau. Dungog local Leahni in action. Dungog girls Stella and Leahni in action. THE Dungog Under 14s Representative Netball team […]

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Solar energy handbook for landowners released

A NEW handbook guiding landowners and solar developers to “harness the benefits of combining agriculture with solar energy” is now available. EnergyCo will launch the Agrivoltaics Handbook, a guide to preserving productive agricultural practices while meeting the state’s growing renewable energy needs. It was developed by Farm Renewables Consulting and Progressive Agriculture, with support from […]

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CWA Dungog to host domestic violence prevention seminar

THE Dungog-Clarence Town Country Women’s Association (CWA) will be hosting a domestic violence prevention seminar on Tuesday 19 August. Presented by educator Michael Jeh, the talk will be held at the CWA Hall on Dowling Street in Dungog. The event is part of an educational program created by domestic violence advocacy group, Small Steps 4 […]

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Stargazing: The energy-producing power of the sun

HOW much energy does the Sun produce in one hour? Let’s just say it’s enough to make your brain hurt. In just one hour, our Sun releases more energy than all of humanity uses in an entire year. Seriously. Every house lit up, every car driven, every phone charged, every plane flown – all could […]