Webinar participant and Arts Society secretary Lorraine Wiseman.
Dungog businesses benefit from tourism database workshops
REPRESENTATIVES of local businesses and community groups recently met online for a workshop covering the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW). These workshops, or webinars, are being run by Arts Upper Hunter, led by Susannah Jones, in collaboration with the Dungog Visitor Information Centre. The ATDW is a nation-wide database for the tourism sector. It distributes […]
Recruitment for more nurses is underway. File photo.
Hunter hospitals rolling-out safe staffing in EDs
TWENTY-SEVEN more hospitals across NSW are rolling-out safe staffing levels in their emergency departments. In the broader Hunter region these include Manning Base Hospital, Maitland Hospital and John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. This brings to 40 the number of hospitals across the state that have started operating with safe staffing levels as a result of […]
Homes across the Hunter and Mid North Coast suffered damage due to the flooding event in May.
Housing package announced in response to floods
THE State and Federal Governments have announced a $50 million Housing Support Package to assist eligible homeowners, renters and primary producers impacted by recent severe flooding. Caravans and self-contained pod homes will be deployed for eligible flood-hit residents and primary producers whose homes were uninsured and uninhabitable so they can stay on their property during […]
Dungog baker, Connor Beisler.
Rising baking star adds international win to growing list of accolades
Dungog baker, Connor Beisler. Connor Beisler holds the trophy for Team Australia, winners of ANZBake. DUNGOG’S Connor Beisler is baking up a storm, adding another major win to his name after claiming a trophy for Team Australia at the prestigious ANZBake competition. The 20-year-old TAFE NSW graduate – who recently won gold at the WorldSkills […]
Restaurant, bar and function centre approved for Clarence Town
DUNGOG Shire Council has approved a $6.02 million development application to construct and operate a new bar, restaurant and function centre at 29–35 Grey Street, Clarence Town. The proposal, lodged in February 2025, was brought before Council due to its high estimated development cost and the number of public submissions received. Twelve submissions were lodged, […]
Andrew Gaze and Belinda Clarke have received more recognition for contributions to their sports. Photo: Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS.
Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends
BELINDA Clark first dreamed of winning Wimbledon but it’s her trailblazing feats in cricket that have led to her elevation to legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Clark and basketball icon Andrew Gaze have received the prestigious honour as the 52nd and 53rd legends to be announced since the category’s inception in […]
Council records increase in development activity over April to June quarter
DUNGOG Shire Council has reported a significant uplift in development activity over the April to June 2025 quarter, with 62 development applications (DAs) determined – an increase from 47 in the same period last year. Lodgements also rose, with 63 applications submitted compared to 49 in the previous year. The total value of approved development […]
Locals say mobile reception in the village of Barrington is inconsistent at best.
No plans to improve Barrington’s mobile phone service
LOCAL resident Shelley Faull has described the Telstra mobile phone service to the village of Barrington and its surrounds as being “woeful”. According to Telstra’s Network Coverage Map the whole village of Barrington is covered by its mobile service, and there is nothing to indicate that Barrington residents are likely to experience issues using their […]
Police conducted 9166 drug tests during the three-day blitz. Photo: NSW Police.
Police blitz on drunk and drugged drivers
NSW POLICE have targeted motorists affected by alcohol, drugs and fatigue during a three-day operation. Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers) ran from 21-23 August across all NSW roads. During this period, police conducted more than 87,000 breath tests and 9166 drug tests. There were 186 drink driving offences detected and 660 positive drug samples. […]