THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is encouraging everyone to be alert to signs of avian influenza in commercial and domestic poultry, and wildlife. Australia remains free from the H5N1 strain that is causing concern globally, however there is a risk the disease may be introduced by wild birds that migrate […]
Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp, Jimmy Cox, Isobel Lloyd, and Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell.
Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp, Jimmy Cox, Isobel Lloyd, and Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell. CIBD Information Night at Grainfed Brewing Jimmy Cox and Isobel Lloyd at Grainfed Brewing TINSHED Brewery in Dungog has celebrated a standout week for both the business and the broader craft beer brewing community. On 11 November, Tinshed Brewery was invited […]
Inmates learn new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications.
Inmates learn new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications. Inmates learn new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications. AN UPPER Hunter thoroughbred rehabilitation program has set hundreds of retired racehorses, and a number of prison inmates, off to a fresh start. The Racehorse Rehabilitation Program at St Heliers Correctional Centre is no one-trick pony. While […]
The Dungog Waste Management team and Plastic-free Dungog Champion Michelle Dado presented Food Organics and Garden Organics concepts. (L-R) Michelle Dado, Jodie Cowan, Harrison Elloy, Aithyn Grove, Owen Judd, Darren Grove, Balaji Seshadri and Mayor Digby Rayward.
DUNGOG Shire Council’s Waste Management Team hosted a well-attended Recycling and Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) information session on Wednesday, 12 November, as part of National Recycling Week. The full Waste Management Team along with Council’s Environmental Compliance Officer Jodie Cowan and Plastic-free Dungog Champion Michelle Dado, were present to facilitate discussions and answer […]
Local students participated in the Girls of Fire program last week, learning hands-on firefighting skills. Local students participated in the Girls of Fire program last week, learning hands-on firefighting skills. Local students participated in the Girls of Fire program last week, learning hands-on firefighting skills. Local students participated in the Girls of Fire program last […]
Cathy Schneider accepts the award for gold winners Sculpture on the Farm. Photo: Voyage Today.
Cathy Schneider accepts the award for gold winners Sculpture on the Farm. Photo: Voyage Today. Nominees Lindy Rooke and Simon Emanuel from Dowling Street Hair Studio. Photo: Voyage Today Nominees Chel King, Jimmy Cox, Dungog Deputy Mayor Liam Ley, and Xavier King. Photo: Voyage Today. DUNGOG Shire has emerged as a regional tourism powerhouse, with […]
A PARLIAMENTARY committee has launched an inquiry into the delivery of government-funded services in regional NSW. The Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development will investigate the “oversight, management and accountability of service provision” in the state’s regions. The Committee will look into issues such as: ● current performance measurements, accountability mechanisms, monitoring metrics, and […]
Liam Mowbray. Photo: Angus Australia.
BARRINGTON’S Liam Mowbray has been announced as one of seven participants in Cattle Australia’s 2025-26 National Beef Leaders (NBL) program. Liam is a cattle veterinarian, Angus breeder, and a Research and Development Specialist at Angus Australia. Based in the Barrington area, Liam works with producers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to deliver genetic research outcomes and […]
Politicians, Jetstar and Airport representatives announce the new route.
IN A boost for the region’s global connectivity, Jetstar has introduced a new flight service from Newcastle to Singapore, via Bali. From 29 March 2026, Jetstar will operate direct services between Newcastle and Bali on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, with all four weekly Jetstar flights to continue on to Singapore, via a 90-minute stop […]
Across the four days, 752 people were arrested and charged, with 275 arrest warrants executed. Photo: NSW Police.
A TOTAL of 752 people have been charged with domestic violence offences during a four-day statewide operation. Headed up by NSW Police, Operation Amarok XII ran from Wednesday 12 November to Saturday 15 November 2025. The Domestic and Family Violence Command-led operation also involved officers from each regions’ Domestic Violence High Risk Offenders Team (DVHROT), […]
