Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users. Photo: magnific.
MOTORCYCLISTS on NSW roads are at far greater risk of being killed in a crash than other motor vehicle users, according to the NSW Government’s Towards Zero campaign. Motorcycle fatalities accounted for 20.7 per cent of all road fatalities and nearly 4,500 injuries in 2024 despite motorcycles making up only 3.7 per cent of registered […]
A FEMALE driver involved in a fatal multi-vehicle crash on The Bucketts Way on Sunday, 20 September, allegedly tested positive to a roadside breath test at the scene. During the crash, police say a utility pulling a horse float flipped and rolled, crashing into the two motorcycles, one ridden by a man in his 30s […]
Penny Farthing riders line up for their events.
The ACT’s Simon Weir, one of Pedalfest’s most talented Penny Farthing riders. Riders line up for the start of Pedalfest’s popular Fosterton Loop Ride. Singleton’s Nic McLaughlin in his convict outfit on a Penny Farthing made by Phil Jurd. A competitor goes full-pelt in the Dandy Horse National Championships. Penny Farthing riders line up for […]
The Newcastle-based 620 class Rail Motor is heading to Dungog to raise money to fight childhood dementia. Photo: Rail Motor Society Paterson.
The Newcastle-based 620 class Rail Motor is heading to Dungog to raise money to fight childhood dementia. Photo: Rail Motor Society Paterson. Expansive windows on 620 class Rail Motor trains offer passengers panoramic views. Photo: Rail Motor Society Paterson. DUNGOG shire residents have been invited to join a carriage-load of big-hearted Hunter Valley train lovers […]
CONTROVERSIAL ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws proposed by the NSW Opposition have been criticised for wrongly targeting vulnerable young people being used as tools by organised crime gangs. The NSW Coalition on Sunday pledged to make young offenders face tougher penalties within 100 days of winning government if it triumphs at the March state election. […]
Hundreds of the shire’s resident car lovers join visitors to admire scores of meticulously maintained machines at Dungog Rumble.
Hundreds of the shire’s resident car lovers join visitors to admire scores of meticulously maintained machines at Dungog Rumble. Hundreds of the shire’s resident car lovers join visitors to admire scores of meticulously maintained machines at Dungog Rumble. The late Bruce Clark was immortalised on a car bonnet painted by local artist Lisa Wiseman. CINDY […]
Volunteer, Amanda Warren, helping load the ‘travelling donkeys’. Volunteer, Meagan Story. Tess (44 years) and Gilbert (49), the Donkey Sanctuary’s resident geriatric donkeys. Abraham, Cricket, Milo, Zac, and Whisky, part of the Special Care Boy paddock. Jacket, in Special Care with an infected foot. Izzadore (Izzy), one of the travelling donkeys headed for the Melbourne […]
Standing: Vice President John Pryde, Life Member Ian Young, Alison Penfold MP, Vice President Jeff Studdert, Ian Burnet, Llew O’Brien, President Bob Humphrey and Secretary Russell Steer. Seated: Committee Member Ron Jones.
THE Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold, and Llew O’Brien, MP for Wide Bay, Queensland and the Coalition’s Special Envoy for Men and Boys, dropped in to the Dungog Men’s Shed earlier this month. Dungog Men’s Shed President Bob Humphrey said the pair enjoyed a ‘convivial morning tea’ with the Dungog men, presented them with […]
Susan Hodges caught up with Michelle Dado-Millynn, who opened the exhibition. Photo: Supplied.
Susan Hodges caught up with Michelle Dado-Millynn, who opened the exhibition. Photo: Supplied. Clare Tilyard and Jo Simpson were among the opening crowd. Photo: Supplied. The Green Space exhibition opening numbers were boosted by a crossover from Dungog’s Tea Party. Photo: Supplied. DUNGOG’S hills and fields are sporting a vibrant palette of green hues as […]
Small moments, Big impact will be a celebration of everyday moments in aged care. Photo: magnific
IT’S time for aged care workers around the country to strike a pose, because Ageing Australia is looking to showcase photographs of the best in the sector. So many people contribute in positive and amazing ways to the care of older Australians, and Ageing Australia is holding a Humans of Aged Care photo competition to […]
