Field Managers needed for Census 2026. Photo: Manuel Guillén Vega/Pexels.com
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting more than 2,700 Field Managers to help deliver the 2026 Census, providing job opportunities on the Mid North Coast. The roles form a critical part of the Census workforce, supporting communities across Australia to take part in one of the nation’s most important data collections. Field Managers […]
Council roadworks underway. Photo: Dungog Shire Council.
DRIVERS across Dungog Shire are being urged to slow down, stay alert and allow extra travel time this week, as crews remain active on multiple road, bridge and infrastructure projects from Monday, 2 February. Roadworks are continuing in several town centres, with Marshall Street in Clarence Town closed to through traffic while pavement and drainage […]
A representative photo of an offshore wind farm. Source: Austrade.
DEBATE over the merits of an offshore wind farm off the Port Stephens and Myall Coast has reintensified in the week since Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen opened applications for a Research and Demonstration licence. Supporters of the project, including the Hunter Jobs Alliance (JA), say those who want the declared wind zone withdrawn […]
THE Newcastle Port Stephens Game Fish Club (NPSGFC) has joined community groups in accusing Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen of attempting to revive the region’s failed offshore wind proposal by rebranding it research and demonstration (R&D). Mr Bowen announced on Friday that he had opened applications for R&D licences in Australia’s six offshore wind zones, […]
Dungog Clarence Town Country Women’s Association calls for entries to handicraft competition. Photo: Freepik.
LOCAL crafters of all ages are being invited to put their skills on show, with the Dungog Clarence Town Country Women’s Association (CWA) calling for entries to their upcoming Hunter River Group Handicraft Competition. Handicraft Officer Julie Fitzgerald said the competition features a wide range of categories open to the general public, including children and […]
The winners of the Dungog Shire Council Australia Day awards.
The winners of the Dungog Shire Council Australia Day awards. Joint Citizen of the Year Gillian Finch and Annette Ellicott with Australia Day Ambassador Viv Kartsounis, MP Dave Layzell and Mayor Digby Rayward. The Shire’s two newest citizens Carina Ryan and Rodelyn Jones. THE people who help make Dungog such a special place to live […]
THE State Government has launched a “Name and Shame” list of real estate agents, property managers and strata managing agents who have faced enforcement action. Available through the NSW Fair Trading website, it allows homeowners, buyers and renters to check if an agent has been fined, suspended or had their licence cancelled. It also includes […]
NEW research, real-time tracking and expanded drone surveillance lead a $4.2 million NSW Government initiative to keep people safer in the water this summer. The investment follows an unprecedented number of attacks in recent weeks and the need for better education and community messaging on shark behaviour – particularly before and after weather events. Surf […]
Crews have driven the final pile to complete foundation works for 11 new bridges between Black Hill and Raymond Terrace. Photos: TfNSW.
Crews have driven the final pile to complete foundation works for 11 new bridges between Black Hill and Raymond Terrace. Photos: TfNSW. Crews have driven the final pile to complete foundation works for 11 new bridges between Black Hill and Raymond Terrace. Photos: TfNSW. CREWS working on the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace […]
Baker Simon Brownbridge. Dave and Robanne Morris with some of their garlic crop. Maxwell Wood with eggs from his rescued hens. DUNGOG Wholefood Co-op has long championed the idea that good food starts with strong local relationships, and nowhere is that more evident than in the diverse producers who supply its shelves. A cornerstone producer […]
