Mindfulness tea tasting at Pathways Studio. Dr Allen Crosson pours the tea. Tea set for mindfulness. TEA became much more than a drink at Pathways Studio on Saturday 13 September, when the wellness space hosted a “Mindfulness Tea Tasting” in conjunction with the annual Dungog Tea Party. Led by Dr Allen Crosson, Oriental Medicine Practitioner, […]
Gavin Fry gives a talk at the Gresford Community Gallery.
THE Gresford Community Gallery will celebrate its first birthday with the opening of a Spring Exhibition on Saturday, 27 September from 2-4pm. The Spring Exhibition will include a stunning array of quality Hunter Valley art and craft, featuring painting, drawing, sculptures, ceramics, photography, glass, jewellery, and fibre/textile works. The exhibition will be officially opened by […]
QantasLink, the airport, Council and the state government are celebrating the flights as a ‘huge win’ for the Hunter’s tourism industry.
NEWCASTLE Airport’s first direct flight to Perth took off last Monday, ending the need for Hunter travellers to drive to Sydney for westbound journeys. The three-times weekly service, operated by a 150-seat QantasLink Airbus A319, aligns with the NSW Government’s recently announced Visitor Economy Strategy 2035, which commits to improving access to and from regional […]
‘Tea Cosy of the Year’.
‘Trivet of the Year’ winner. ‘Tea Cosy of the Year’. ‘Recycled Materials’ category winner. ‘My Original Design’ winner. Tea cosies on display. DUNGOG’S creativity was on full display last week as the winners of the 2025 Dungog Tea Party were announced, delighting locals and visitors alike. Taking out the top honour, Tea Cosy of the […]
John Baillie, CEO of ADSSI Limited, says that ADSSI recognises that good dementia care isn't just about health, it's about understanding, patience and connection.
THIS week is Dementia Action Week, a national campaign led by Dementia Australia to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and empower communities to support those living with dementia. As the aged care sector gears up for the Support at Home Program, set to commence on 1 November, the timing could not be more critical. An important […]
Dungog Team Leader Madeleine Beasley with Kate Murphy from DSCC.
THE Mutual Bank is partnering with Dungog Shire Community Centre (DSCC) to help fill the community pantry for those in need. DSCC Manager Kate Murphy said the centre keeps a stock of groceries in its Dowling Street office to help families and single people struggling with living costs, as part of the centre’s Emergency Relief […]
SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2025 PATERSON OPEN (INDIVIDUAL STROKE) FIELD | 21 members & 36 visitors. DIVISION 1 (<12) SCRATCH | Winner Max Wallington (+3) [Cypress Lakes] 64 Gross, Runner Up Mac Dawson (+1) [Cypress Lakes] 66 Gross, 3rd Place Lachlan Charnock (0) [Kurri] 67 Gross DIVISION 1 (<12) NETT | Winner Garry Reid (12) [Wingham] […]
Anna Fortunaso (in orange) shows the Nippers how to handle the surf. Photo: supplied, Tea Gardens Hawks Nest SLSC.
YOUNG life savers have an example to look up to in Anna Fortunaso, the recipient of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (TGHN SLSC) 2024-25 Junior Life Saver of the Year. Anna officially started her journey as a life saver in 2016, joining the Nippers Junior Activities program as soon as she […]
