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Mental health documentary ‘The Promise’ to screen in Dungog

ACCLAIMED mental health documentary “The Promise” will be screened for free in Dungog on 9 May. The Promise is an adaptation of former ABC radio broadcaster and mental health advocate and speaker Craig Hamilton’s journey with bipolar disorder as outlined in his best-selling book, Broken Open. It is intertwined with personal stories from prominent mental […]

Health, Regional

Public input sought on hemp industry’s future

A DRAFT NSW Hemp Industry Development Plan is now open for public comment. The draft plan from the NSW Government proposes an industry vision to establish hemp as a mainstream crop and sustainable source of products in NSW. “Supporting the vision, four development objectives provide strategic direction for actions to capitalise on the key opportunities […]

Community

Applications open for ‘Grant for Good’

BANK of Sydney has opened applications for its $20,000 Grant for Good community grant program. Organisations and initiatives that promote social inclusion activities, health and wellbeing, sports and other fields that benefit local communities are encouraged to apply. Since 2021, Bank of Sydney’s annual Grant for Good has distributed $90,000 to local organisations supporting Australian […]

Community

Dungog workshop teaches how to secure funds for the future

COMMUNITY groups and small business owners from across the Dungog Shire gathered at the Doug Walters Pavilion on Wednesday 9 April for a grant-writing workshop. Hosted by Dungog Shire Council and delivered by the Funding and Grants Collective, the free workshop attracted a strong turnout of locals eager to improve their chances of securing funding […]

Community

Dungog-Clarence Town CWA school holidays activities for children

SCHOOL holidays are in full swing and the Dungog-Clarence Town Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) has free, fun activities for children. For the first time, the Dungog Shire Community Centre has joined the CWA in presenting these activities, by providing adults to assist. Dungog fibre artist Julie Fitzgerald is sharing her enthusiasm for […]

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Local News

Monthly produce auction a Dungog ‘institution’

ONCE a month, locals gather for an important event at the Dungog saleyards. On the second Thursday from 10am they can be seen buying and selling a range of items. Some in the group have regularly attended the auction for many years, although everyone who turns up is included and made welcome. On offer are […]

Police

Motorist safety urged after horror month on NSW roads

POLICE are urging motorists to take extra care these school holidays following an increase in fatalities on the state’s roads. NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos said the number of lives lost on NSW roads this year has already reached an alarming level, with 39 crashes resulting in 41 people killed in March, the highest […]

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Rare poultry breeds on display at Maitland Showground

THE Rare Poultry Breeders’ Association are preparing for their 19th Annual Show on Saturday, 17 May at Maitland Showground. The show attracts breeders from the Port Stephens and Lower Hunter regions who promote rare breeds and rare colour varieties of pure bred domestic fowl, with over $1300 in cash prizes. It will be held in […]

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Layzell slams ‘lack of urgency’ on post-mining land use transition

MEMBER for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell has called out a “lack of urgency” to address post-mining land use in the electorate following the release of a NSW Parliament report. A NSW parliamentary inquiry was established on 14 May 2024 to inquire into and report on “beneficial and productive post-mining land use”, with the final report […]