dungogshire NOTA, Author at Dungog Shire News Of The Area

BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Neighbourcare – Local home care and why it matters

WHEN it comes to care at home, local matters. For over 30 years, Dungog & District Neighbourcare has been the trusted name helping Dungog locals stay safe, connected, and independent, right where they want to be: at home. Neighbourcare’s qualified local staff live and work in the community they serve, and that local knowledge makes […]

Community

Aussie Bird Count underway this week

THE 2025 Aussie Bird Count, one of Australia’s largest citizen science events, began on Monday. This national celebration of our unique and diverse birdlife will run to Sunday, 26 October 2025. BirdLife Australia invites people of all ages to take just 20 minutes out of their day to spot, identify, and count the birds around […]

Entertainment, Event

Entertainment galore as Country Carnival returns to Vacy

AFTER a postponement due to water-logged grounds in September, the Vacy Country Carnival returns to the Vacy Sportsground on Sunday, 2 November. With a packed program of events there is something for everyone including camel rides, jumping castles, helicopter flights, market stalls, an animal petting area, horse and whip cracking displays, a classic car and […]

Regional

Radio Dungog upgrades studios and reception

THANKS to grants from the NSW State Government, 2DCR Radio Dungog 107.9FM is moving into new studios. In addition, the community station is now being heard clearly by four times the number of listeners, with a new aerial located on Coorei Hill. Reception has gone from being just in the town of Dungog and immediate […]

Sport

Dog Trials return to the Dungog Showground

Darren Tabone with Tessa ready to compete. Chris Gehrig with Choco in the Maiden-Novice event. Janelle Wooldridge with Buckole Molly in the Maiden-Novice event. SUSPENSE was in the air at the Dungog Dog Trials on Saturday, 18 October. Along with growled instructions and barked enthusiasm. And that wasn’t just the working dogs and their owners. […]

Sport Results

Paterson Golf Club

Ambrose Winners Timothy Kiem (l) and Garry Kiem (r). Individual Stroke Divisional Winners Wayne Stedman (l) and Michael Croucher (r). SATURDAY 4TH OCTOBER 2-PERSON AMBROSE (RED TEE CHALLENGE) FIELD | 29 members & 3 visitors. Winners Garry Kiem & Timothy Kiem (6.50) 54.50 Nett, Runners Up Damian Hargraves [SGA*] & Anthony Wilkinson (5.25) 54.75 Nett […]

Jasminda's Advice

On the couch with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, OUR home was adorned with beautifully framed photographic memories of our travels and adventures. Over the past few visits from in-laws, these memories have all been replaced with watercolours. Is this something to embrace or something to mourn? Brett P. Dear Brett, What an unusual conundrum. Are you suggesting your in-laws are perhaps […]

Event

Classic Toranas drive smiles at Lara

All the cars on display Classic Holden Toranas at Lara Aged Care. Classic Holden Toranas at Lara Aged Care. Classic Holden Toranas at Lara Aged Care. Classic Holden Toranas at Lara Aged Care. Classic Holden Toranas at Lara Aged Care. IT was a day of horsepower, history, and heartwarming nostalgia at Lara Aged Care when […]

Local News

Old church, new vision in Stroud

The newly-renovated Stroud Church. The newly-renovated Stroud Church. FORMER ABC weather presenter Graham Creed and his partner Bridgit English have given one of Stroud’s most treasured landmarks a new lease on life, transforming the 1887-built St James Presbyterian Church into a striking blend of heritage and contemporary design. The couple purchased the deconsecrated church two […]

Event

A discussion of agriculture, Aboriginality and more

FARMER, businessman, author and Worimi man Joshua Gilbert will speak at the James Theatre at 11am on Saturday 25 October. Joshua recently celebrated the release of his new book, “Australia’s Agricultural Identity – an Aboriginal yarn”, which “explores a new approach to Indigenous culture and farming, combining ancient knowledge and practices with new technology and […]