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Mountain Man Tri Challenge returns

The Tri Challenge takes competitors through the stunning Gloucester area terrain. The Tri Challenge takes competitors through the stunning Gloucester area terrain. Local winners in the 2024 Tri Challenge Jules Kitchener, Kim Haschek and Brett Radford. THE popular Gloucester Mountain Man Tri Challenge returns on Sunday 14 September, running from 8am to 2pm. This unique […]

Local News

Court rules against Martins Creek hard rock quarry expansion

THE Land and Environment Court (LEC) has dismissed an appeal to expand the Martins Creek Quarry. The seven-month-long case ended on 24 July, when the court ruled that the negative effects the expansion would have on the area’s community, outweigh the benefits for local infrastructure and the area’s construction industry. “The negative consequences are particularly […]

Sport Results

Paterson Golf Club

SPORTS RESULTS | GOLF Saturday 19th July | 2-PERSON AMBROSE CHAMPIONSHIPS – 1ST ROUND FIELD | 35 members. Winners Brodie Thackeray & Ramsey Vane-Wood (4.25) 57.75 Nett, Runners Up James Cowled & Wayne Stedman (4.75) 60.25 Nett, 3rd Place Paul Geddes & Timothy Kiem (4.50) 61.50 Nett BALL COMP | Mark Maddock & Robert Radin […]

Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, There has been so much hype around the gotcha moment when Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught in an embrace with his chief people officer at a Coldplay concert. Why is there so much interest? Jerry P. Dear Jerry, Coldplay songs cover the gamut of emotions. It’s one thing to drive a loved […]

Dungog Shire

The NOTA needs you! News Of The Area is seeking quality writers to join the team

TELLING the incredible stories of Dungog Shire is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. Since successfully launching in mid-2024, amid widespread newspaper closures, the independently-owned and family-run NOTA has been keeping locals up to date with all the latest news, sport, current affairs and more. Now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals […]

Government

Mayor thanks councils for flood support

MAYOR Digby Rayward has sincerely thanked several local councils which offered support to Dungog’s recovery efforts after the May flooding event. The councils who offered direct support include: · Lake Macquarie City Council: coordination of resourcing and logistical support · Muswellbrook Shire Council: pothole and patching crews · Tamworth Regional Council: pothole and patching crews […]

Community, Health

Dungog to host End-Of-Life expo

COMMUNITY members are invited to attend the End-Of-Life Expo on Wednesday 23 July, from 1pm to 4pm at the CWA Hall in Dungog. Hosted by local End-of-Life Doula Jess Watkins, the afternoon event aims to open up compassionate, practical conversations around dying, death, and care. With a growing national movement towards death literacy and community-based […]

Dungog Shire

Rural Lands Steering Committee appointed following expression of interest campaign

COUNCIL has endorsed the appointment of three independent community representatives to its Rural Lands Steering Committee following an expression of interest campaign. The Rural Lands Steering Committee was originally formed in September 2019, however the Rural Lands Strategy was placed on hold and the committee ceased meeting. At its June 2025 meeting, Council agreed to […]

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Cricketing great Doug Walters honoured with home-town statue

Doug Walters inspecting the statue after it was unveiled. Dungog cricket royalty Doug Walters has been immortalised in stone. A NEW statue honouring Australian cricket great Doug Walters was unveiled outside the Dungog Visitor Information Centre on Saturday. The delivery of the statue was a joint effort between Dungog Shire Council and the Doug Walters […]