March 27, 2026

Dungog Shire News Of The Area

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Hunter trainee lands port role after Newcastle traineeship Port Authority of NSW Port Officer Tilley Murgatroyd. Photo: Port Authority of NSW.
Business

Hunter trainee lands port role after Newcastle traineeship

HUNTER trainee Tilley Murgatroyd is taking her first steps into a maritime career as a Port Officer with Port Authority of NSW, after completing a hands-on traineeship delivered through a unique collaboration with Port of Newcastle and Svitzer. Through the Newcastle-based industry traineeship, Ms Murgatroyd rotated across towage, pilotage support, on-water safety and port operations, […]

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Paterson project goes global at international community-building conference Julie and Andrew Overton attended the international conference in Goa, India earlier this year. Photo: PCB.
Community

Paterson project goes global at international community-building conference

PATERSON Community Builders (PCB) representatives Julie and Andrew Overton attended an international community-building conference in Goa, India from 27 to 30 January. “Goa’s cultural diversity, scenic environment and historical richness of being a Portuguese colony for over 450 years was a vibrant backdrop for the gathering focused on learning and community exchange,” they said in […]

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More support for child literacy program in the Dungog Shire One key source of program funds is the “Books & More” second hand bookshop on Dowling Street.
Local News

More support for child literacy program in the Dungog Shire

THE Mutual Bank has again committed funds to support the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program across the Dungog Shire. Following a $540 donation to the program in 2025, it has now been confirmed the Hunter-based bank will continue its support for 2026 and beyond. “Thanks to Maddi Beasley at our Dungog branch for securing $500 […]

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Newcastle Football withdraws teams from Inter-District competitions A three-zone competition featuring teams from across the region has existed for decades.
Sport

Newcastle Football withdraws teams from Inter-District competitions

A MAJOR shake-up may impact the way football competitions are delivered in the Hunter region. Newcastle Football has advised the neighbouring zones of Macquarie Football and Hunter Valley Football that it will not enter its clubs in Inter-District competitions in 2025. “Our clubs will feature in competitions solely within our zone,” Newcastle Football said in […]

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Weed action program gets an update
Local News

Weed action program gets an update

FOUR-YEAR funding is being made available to local organisations to combat the impact of priority weeds, updating a previously annual grant program. The new $40.7 million NSW Weeds Action Program (WAP) is a key component of the NSW Government’s Biosecurity Action Plan, with funding being provided to 97 Local Control Authorities (LCA). Minister for Agriculture […]

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CSIRO unveils $3M upgrade to flagship renewable energy lab Demonstrating Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in CSIRO's Renewable Energy Integration Facility.
Local News

CSIRO unveils $3M upgrade to flagship renewable energy lab

THE CSIRO has officially launched the $3 million upgrade of the Renewable Energy Integration Facility (REIF) at its Energy Centre in Newcastle. The national science agency says the upgrade will significantly expand Australia’s capability to test, validate and commercialise technologies needed for a more sustainable, reliable and secure electricity system. The expanded facility includes a […]

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Nationals urged to ‘come clean’ over gun reform The reforms include a cap limiting individuals to four firearms, with exemptions for primary producers up to ten. Photo: Michael Kemp MP.
Government, Police

Nationals urged to ‘come clean’ over gun reform

NSW MINISTER for Police Yasmin Catley is calling on the NSW Liberals and Nationals to “come clean” about a plan to “water down” the state’s new gun laws passed in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack. Minister Catley cited comments made on radio by Shadow Minister Anthony Roberts (Liberals), which suggested that the Coalition […]

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Country troubadour to take the Royal stage Andrew Swift is playing the Royal Hotel.
Event

Country troubadour to take the Royal stage

COUNTRY music troubadour Andrew Swift is bringing his Lucky Stars tour to the Royal Hotel Dungog on Friday 13 March. “Audiences can expect a journey through love, nostalgia and tales from the road,” the Royal said in a statement. “Whether you come for the volume or the vulnerability, this will be a show not to […]

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