‘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. […]
Sandra Harrison and Jasmine Van Aalst in GACCI’s recent production of The Dining Room. Photo: Jools Samerski.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
Printed Edition 06 AUGUST 2025
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 […]
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Honouring local aged care heroes on Aged Care Employee Day
John Baillie, CEO of ADSSI Limited. Dungog local and Neighbourcare Community Support Worker Josie Wright. DUNGOG & District Neighbourcare will join providers nationwide in celebrating Aged Care Employee Day on Thursday, 7 August – an opportunity to recognise the dedicated professionals caring for older Australians daily. From local support workers and drivers to office staff […]
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 […]
The terminal includes new swing-gate functionality, allowing for transition between domestic and international operations.
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 […]
