November 10, 2025
Torrential rain returns for the start of August Snowfall blanketed the roads near Armidale. Photo: NSW SES.
Regional

Torrential rain returns for the start of August

‘Lake Monterra’ in Hawks Nest, where floodwaters cannot drain away. Yaccaba Headland vanishes behind the southerly front, seen from the Winda Woppa Erosion Zone. Tree damage in North Arm Cove after a wild night of rain and winds on 3 August. Photo: Stroud SES. Bucketts Way road surface damage on 2 August. Photo: Stroud SES. […]

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Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council’s new theatrical venture Sandra Harrison and Jasmine Van Aalst in GACCI’s recent production of The Dining Room. Photo: Jools Samerski.
Entertainment

Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council’s new theatrical venture

  Sandra Harrison and Jasmine Van Aalst in GACCI’s recent production of The Dining Room. Photo: Jools Samerski.   John Galagher. Photo: supplied.   GLOUCESTER Productions, the performance wing of the Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council (GACCI), is embarking on a new theatrical venture – a showcase of solo performances. The project will see actors […]

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Tea party time in Dungog Tea cosies abound at Dungog Tea Party.
Event

Tea party time in Dungog

Tea cosies abound at Dungog Tea Party. The James Theatre advertising the Dungog Tea Party. DUNGOG’S much-loved Tea Party is steeping in excitement, with a full program of events, competitions, and workshops set to take over town this September. A highlight of the festivities is the ever-popular Tea Cosy and Trivet Competition, with entries closing […]

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Dungog Public School celebrates 100 days of Kindergarten in style
School

Dungog Public School celebrates 100 days of Kindergarten in style

The youngest learners at Dungog Public School have celebrated 100 days of Kindergarten. IT was a day of laughter, learning, and a little bit of grey hair as the youngest students at Dungog Public School marked a major milestone – their 100th day of Kindergarten. Led by their enthusiastic teacher, Miss Airlee Petersen, the Kindergarten […]

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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, AFTER a couple of weeks away, my husband and I have realised that we get along much better when we are away from home. Our relationship improved, we both relaxed for the first time in a long time, and it became apparent that we are soft touches and often feel that others take […]

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Greening our City program expanded to the Hunter
Dungog Shire

Greening our City program expanded to the Hunter

HUNTER region councils can now apply for a share of $10 million to plant trees, shrubs, and native vegetation in parks, plazas, and other public spaces. The funding comes due to an expansion of the “Greening Our City” program beyond Greater Sydney for the first time. “The program is designed to increase tree planting, which […]

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Mark’s Muay Thai journey Mark Bale enjoying travelling and training in Thailand.
Sport

Mark’s Muay Thai journey

TRAINING under the sweltering Thai sun isn’t for the faint-hearted, but for 33-year-old Mark Bale from Dungog, it was a life-changing opportunity he tackled head-on. Mark lives with autism and has overcome significant challenges throughout his life, showing determination, strength, and drive at every turn. A qualified personal trainer, he runs Achilles Training, a local […]

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New terminal opens at Newcastle Airport The terminal includes new swing-gate functionality, allowing for transition between domestic and international operations.
Regional

New terminal opens at Newcastle Airport

The terminal includes new swing-gate functionality, allowing for transition between domestic and international operations. The terminal includes new swing-gate functionality, allowing for transition between domestic and international operations. NEWCASTLE Airport’s brand-new arrivals area is now open. Initially slated for an August launch, the international terminal opened early, following the work of over 2,000 individuals and […]

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