Printed Edition 05 NOVEMBER 2025
Michelle Dado-Millyn at the Dungog Growers Stall.
Dungog Growers Stall to host Composting Workshop
WORMS and piles of soil will be hot topics at an upcoming composting workshop The workshop has been planned and funded by Dungog Growers Stall. It will be held at the CWA Hall in Dowling Street Dungog, on Saturday 29 November, from 10am-2pm. Will Power of Paterson’s Maplewood Permaculture, a renowned expert on all things […]
Tomago Aluminium in NSW may be saved from closure in 2028 by a possible billion-dollar bailout. Photo: Michael Gorton/AAP PHOTOS.
‘We need energy’: leader touts gas to save smelter jobs
THE premier could use compulsory acquisition powers to increase gas supplies for industry and help secure the future of the nation’s biggest aluminium smelter. Federal and NSW government leaders have been scrambling to keep the Tomago Aluminium facility running, with a bailout reportedly worth more than $1 billion on offer. The operators of the Hunter […]
The Nationals make their net zero at Parliament House. Photo: supplied.
Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy
THE Nationals have set up a possible showdown with their political ally the Liberals after unanimously agreeing to scrap their commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. The regional party argues Australia is doing more than its fair share to reduce carbon pollution, and emissions reductions should instead be tied to an average of similar […]
Military memories and morning tea bring veterans together
One of the military vehicles on display at Lara. A beautiful handmade blanket gifted to a Lara resident. RESIDENTS of Lara Aged Care in Dungog, part of RSL Lifecare, enjoyed a special visit and morning tea on Wednesday 30 October, as part of the activities surrounding the 10th Annual Clarence Town Swim In and Rally. […]
Three southbound lanes are now open on the Hexham Straight.
Three southbound lanes now open on 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.
Paterson Reverse Vending Machine proposal canned
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 […]
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Neighbourcare knows our community
“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.
Green wickets or longer Tests make for Ashes dilemma
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 […]