LIVESTOCK producers are being reminded to monitor their stock for barber’s pole worm, with the recent wet and warmer weather increasing larval pasture burdens, making stock more vulnerable. Barber’s pole worms (Haemonchus contortus) are about 1.5 to 2.5 centimetres long and are blood feeders, which attach to the lining of the stomach of livestock including […]
Homelessness Australia CEO Kate Colvin.
NEW data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that in the period 2023–24, more than 6000 children across NSW without a parent or guardian, sought help from a specialist homelessness service. More than 80 percent of these children did not receive support. In addition to those who are without guardianship and […]
The project is set to be the first renewable energy zone in Australia to upgrade existing grid infrastructure such as distribution poles and wires.
THE Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone project has received planning approval after a review of environmental impacts and consultation. The project has an intended network capacity of one gigawatt (GW) and stretches from the Upper Hunter in the north to the Central Coast in the south. It is set to be the first renewable energy […]
The car show will feature an impressive line-up of Holden Toranas. Photo: Hunter Valley Torana Club.
DUNGOG’S Lara Aged Care is set to echo with the rumble of classic Holden engines on Monday, 6 October, as members of the Hunter Valley Torana Club roll in to give residents a motoring treat. The car show, featuring an impressive line-up of Holden Toranas from various years, mostly from the 1970s, will be held […]
Workshop tutors Sasi Victoire and Leigh Nankervis.
Workshop tutors Sasi Victoire and Leigh Nankervis. Julie with her print ‘Peace Equals Friendship’. Karyn and Sharon with tutor Sasi Victoire. Sasi, Karyn, Leigh, Karen and Julie test print a block. SUNDAY 21 September was the UN’s International Day Of Peace, while 20-26 September was the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel. To […]
COUNCILLOR Liam Ley was elected Deputy Mayor of Dungog Shire at the September Council meeting and will officially step into the role on 16 October 2025 for a 12-month term. Cr Ley says the position comes with a clear sense of responsibility. “For me, this role is about making sure our community is represented strongly […]
HIGH-RANKING international trade delegates began a three-day tour of the Hunter region on Monday. The NSW Government invited delegates from Canada, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Denmark, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom to tour prominent businesses and industrial sites. The Trade Mission itinerary included a […]
The Greens’ law would introduce fines for roaming cats.
NEW laws will be proposed by the Greens in the NSW Parliament in October that would make people responsible for keeping their cat safely at home and give councils the discretion to regulate and enforce cat containment measures in priority areas. Greens MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson said, “The failure of the […]
Divisional Stableford Winners, Michael Shanley (l) & Phillip Watson (r). 2025 Division 1 Scratch Winner, Max Wallington. PATERSON GOLF CLUB INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD & BOB MURPHY CUP (2BBB CHAMPIONSHIPS – 1st ROUND) FIELD | 34 members DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner Michael Shanley (15) 39 Points, Runner Up Stephen Watson (13) 39 Points, 3rd Place Greg […]
DUNGOG Shire Council has endorsed a Mayoral Minute put forward by Mayor Digby Rayward and an alternate motion by Cr Steve Low to support and lodge a series of motions for the LGNSW Conference 2025, to be held in November this year. A workshop held with Councillors on 8 September discussed a number of draft […]
