Three southbound lanes are now open on the Hexham Straight.
THREE southbound lanes now open on the Hexham Straight, assisting to alleviate one of the region’s most frustrating bottlenecks. The milestone marks significant progress on the State and Federal Governments’ $2.24 billion investment to bust congestion and improve safety through the M1 to Raymond Terrace extension and Hexham Straight Widening projects. For the 50,000 motorists […]
PPA members Andrew and Julie recycle bottles into Remembrance and Anzac Day flowers.
STATE government-appointed Return and Earn network provider, Tomra, has rejected a proposal to install a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) in Paterson. Since March last year, locals have tried to persuade Tomra to install an RVM, similar to those in Dungog. Paterson locals can drive 33km to Dungog, only to find that the machine is not […]
“WE are so blessed to have Neighbourcare and their staff who always go above and beyond.” As your trusted local in-home care provider, feedback like this inspires Dungog & District Neighbourcare to keep supporting Dungog and surrounding communities – something they’ve proudly done for over 30 years. The organisation’s qualified local staff live and work […]
Australian paceman Scott Boland and Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg talk up the Ashes. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS.
AUSTRALIA’S dream Ashes wickets could prove an administrator’s nightmare, with growing concerns over England’s ability to deploy Bazball on lively pitches. Curators are set to face a delicate balance this summer, with Australian players publicly calling for greener wickets that offer plenty of assistance for quicks. At the same time, Cricket Australia is banking on […]
The platform brings together functions that previously existed in a suite of existing tools such as the Drought and Supplementary Calculator, DroughtPack, Feed Cost Calculator and Drought Feed Calculator.
A NEW online tool is available to help NSW farmers better prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters including fire, flood, and drought. The platform, called myStockPlanner, enables farmers to provide details of their farm, risks and resources to access tailored response options to consider and implement with their feed and livestock. Federal […]
The woodchop competition was a centrepiece of the event. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. RFS volunteers from Karuah and Medowie turned out to help attendees get ready for summer. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Stallholders were busy as the crowds rolled in. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Tea Gardens Lions kept the people fed with their famous portable barbecue. Photo: Thomas […]
The HJO delegates met with senior NSW Government politicians and officials at Parliament House. Photos: HJO.
The HJO delegates met with senior NSW Government politicians and officials at Parliament House. Photos: HJO. DUNGOG Shire Council’s Mayor and General Manager joined other members of the Hunter Joint Organisation (HJO) at NSW Parliament House on Thursday, 16 October to advocate for greater investment in the Hunter’s communities, industries, jobs, and economic future. The […]
NOMINATIONS for the 2026 Australia Day Awards are now open. Dungog Shire Council is inviting the community to nominate individuals, organisations and teams in the following award categories: ● Citizen of the Year ● Young Citizen ● Environmental Citizen ● Volunteer (Individual) ● Senior Sportsperson ● Junior Sportsperson ● Arts & Culture Deputy Mayor Liam […]
