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Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty

PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese has backed a greater role for the government in childcare as he prepares to push through legislation tightening up the sector following horrifying allegations of child abuse at Melbourne early learning centres. Universal affordable childcare was identified by the prime minister during the recent federal election as the one reform he’d […]

Sport

Countdown to trails, tails and family fun at Run Dungog

The finishing line at Run Dungog. Last year’s winner of the ‘Best Dressed Dog’ prize. A wildcraft session for kids at Run Dungog. THE countdown is on for Run Dungog 2025, set to take place on Sunday 10 August. This year’s event promises something for everyone, from seasoned trail runners to kids and even the […]

Dungog Shire

Calls for childcare register to include work histories

A NATIONAL childcare worker register should show the employment history of staff after revelations an accused child abuser was sacked from one facility but continued working unimpeded. Joshua Dale Brown, 26, has been charged with more than 70 sex offences against eight alleged victims aged under two at a childcare centre in Melbourne. Authorities have […]

Sport

Clarence Town Cobras tame Cheetahs in top of table clash

CLARENCE Town Cobras men’s team travelled away last Saturday to take on Waratah Mayfield on their “Old Boys Day”. A win for either side would decide the outright competition leader as both teams were tied at the top on 14 competition points. A mistake by the Cheetahs coming off their line in the first set […]

Increased rate of NSW adults getting sunburnt

ALMOST one million adults across the state were sunburnt at least once over a four-week period, according to a new report from the Cancer Institute NSW. The “Sun Protection Behaviours Report”, released last week, shows 15 percent of people surveyed reported being sunburnt, up from 12 percent in the previous report. The research analyses data […]

Jasminda's Advice

On the couch with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, WHILE attending a car show on the weekend, I was almost ploughed down by a man on a mobility scooter. He looked at me as though I was the one in the wrong, even though I was just minding my own business on the footpath. What are the rules around mobility scooters and […]

Film

The Big Screen

THIS week brings another major wave of nostalgia for those who grew up in the 1990s, with the remake of I Know What You Did Last Summer coming to screens everywhere. Five friends bound by a terrible secret from their past are stalked by a shadowy killer who constantly mocks them with the film’s title. […]

Dungog Shire

Council seeks community input for new scenic viewing platform

DUNGOG Shire Council, in partnership with Dungog Regional Tourism, is inviting the community to help find the perfect location for a new scenic viewing platform that will showcase the region’s stunning natural landscapes and rich heritage. Renowned for its rolling hills, sweeping ridgelines, and tranquil river valleys, Dungog Shire boasts some of the most stunning […]

Local News

Brig O’Johnston Bridge reopens to traffic

THE Brig O’Johnston Bridge at Clarence Town has reopened to traffic following the early completion of essential maintenance and safety improvement work. Pedestrian and vehicle access across the bridge returned to normal on Friday. For more information on this work, visit www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/240007, download the Live Traffic NSW app or call 132 701. To receive updates […]

Local News

New grants to help bush connectivity

THE Regional Tech Hub has announced a new grants program, offering up to $3000 to community groups across rural, regional and remote Australia. The Connect Grants are open to grassroots projects that help people navigate the complex world of phone and internet connectivity. Regional Tech Hub General Manager, Jennifer Medway, said the program is about […]