IN a first for the Dungog Show’s long and proud history, organisers are stirring up excitement with the launch of a brand-new Fermentation Competition, celebrating the art, science, and creativity behind cultured foods. “This new section honours the living foods that have nourished communities around the world for thousands of years,” said event coordinator Jimmy […]
Finalists will be recognised and winners announced at the Hunter Manufacturing Awards Gala on Thursday 30 October at the Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre.
THE finalists of the Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) have been announced for 2025, recognising the breadth and capability of the manufacturing sector across the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast and surrounding regions. A record number of entries were received this year, reflecting a strong mix of first-time entrants, emerging start-ups and established industry leaders. […]
DUNGOG Shire Council has endorsed placing its draft Sponsorship Policy on public exhibition. The draft Policy has been developed to provide a framework to support how Council may support events, programs, and activities that deliver benefits to the local community. “The Draft Sponsorship Policy establishes a robust, transparent, accountable framework ensuring legislative compliance and managing […]
Neighbourcare offers a broad range of services tailored to you: everyday help at home, nursing and allied health, respite, social activities, transport and meal preparation and delivery.
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 […]
The Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, and Australian Magpie topped the charts in 2024.
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 […]
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 […]
In the new studio, 2DCR secretary Margie Hunter, vice president Michael Beaumont and president Nola McDonald.
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 […]
Darren Tabone with Tessa ready to compete.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
