Councillor keeps pushing for Return and Earn facility in Paterson
COUNCILLOR Alexandria Carruthers is keeping up the fight to establish a Return and Earn facility in Paterson. She presented a Notice of Motion at Council’s 26 November meeting, seeking Council support to renew engagement with TOMRA Cleanaway, who recently rejected requests to install a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) in the Paterson area. Paterson has been […]
Volunteers setting up for last year’s Christmas lunch. Photo: supplied.
Dungog Shire Community Centre brings festive cheer with free community Christmas lunch
DUNGOG Shire Community Centre’s much-loved Christmas lunch is joyfully returning this year, inviting locals of all ages to come together and share in the true spirit of the season. Lunch is held on Christmas Day from 11.30am to 1.30pm at Dungog Public School on the corner of Dowling and Chapman Streets. The annual event brings […]
Lane Edwards dominates Xtreme Broncs Australia’s first rookie series
LANE Edwards has had a dominant year on the Australian bronc riding scene. In September, 21-year-old Lane was named the 2025 Rookie Xtreme Broncs Australia Champion by the Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA), after another strong showing at the Marrar Madness campdraft and rodeo in the NSW Riverina. “The weekend was special because grandparents Des […]
Council requests urgent ministerial review of riparian boundary interpretation
MAYOR Digby Rayward is seeking clarification from the NSW Government around the interpretation of new rules for subdivision works across riparian zones. At Council’s 26 November Extraordinary Meeting, Cr Rayward put forward a Mayoral Minute outlining his concerns regarding recent advice from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on the interpretation […]
Changed traffic conditions on Stroud Hill Road, Dungog
MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions from next week on Stroud Hill Road at Cooreei Bridge, Dungog, for essential maintenance work. Transport for NSW is planning to start work to rehabilitate Cooreei Bridge in early 2026. In preparation for this, early work is being carried out including vegetation clearing and delivery of materials. This […]
Paterson Golf Club
SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD FIELD | 35 members & 3 visitors DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner Paul Geddes (9) 39 Points, Runner Up Michael Mirisch (13) 39 Points, 3rd Place Robert Richardson (14) 38 Points DIVISION 2 (16-36) | Winner Denis Crossman (20) 40 Points, Runner Up Greg Sainsbury (20) 40 Points, 3rd Place […]
Stargazing: The secret star maps of moths
Stargazing: The secret star maps of moths
ON a moonless night, when the world goes quiet and even the gum trees seem to hold their breath, something small is commuting through the darkness. Not a drone. Not a late-night bird. Just a moth, humble, silent, and roughly the size of your thumb flying with the confidence of a seasoned pilot. Inside that […]
Newly elected NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh addresses the media.
Gurmesh Singh wins NSW Nationals leadership after shock Saunders exit
COFFS HARBOUR MP Gurmesh Singh has been elected as the new leader of the NSW Nationals, following the shock resignation of Dugald Saunders last week. It is the latest promotion for Mr Singh, a former macadamia and blueberry farmer from Woolgoolga, who was named Deputy Leader of the NSW National Party in June 2024. Mr […]
Locally-produced renewable energy, like solar power, benefits communities.
Pros and cons after Coalition’s decision to abandon Net Zero
ALL sectors have weighed in on the Federal Coalition’s decision to abandon Net Zero by 2050. This major tool for combatting climate change involves balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere with the amount removed. Patrick Leyland, Chief Digital Officer at Populares and former Director of Digital Campaigns for the Australian Labor […]
