JAMES and Roz Norval have established their Hunter Valley Wagyu operation in the Fosterton Valley on their 200 acre property ,”Weemala”, on the Williams River. They also lease the historic “Dingadee” property next door, 600 acres of a once-prosperous dairy owned by the Bennett family. James is originally from South Africa, where he grew up […]
Rumble entries came in all shapes and sizes. Photo: Cindy Fisher. The Clark family was on hand for the presentation of the Bruce Clark Memorial Award to Nick Lean. Photo: Cindy Fisher. Thumbs up from Rumble president Malcolm Marquet for long-time sponsor and committee member Martin Throsby, who received a framed Rumble poster to acknowledge […]
Among the Dungog By Design members at its AGM last Friday were, from left, Philippa Graham, Lyn Jenkin, Kerry Chick, Susan Hodges, Liz Hughes, Sandra Lalopolous, Gerdi Schumacher, Nigel Stokes, Catherine Craig, Alexandra Wade, Bronwyn Greive, Marian Day, Anne Balmer, Kerry Fagen, Robert Pollock, Leigh Nankervis, Cynthia Denning, and Jo Simpson. Photo: Dungog By Design.
IN 2016, a small group of artists came together to share a vision of a space that could support and nurture Dungog Shire’s creative spirit. Ten years on, that modest dream is Dungog By Design, a ground-breaking, not-for-profit artisan collective that’s become a pillar of the local cultural landscape. “Over the last decade, Dungog By […]
MONEY-MAKING side hustles aren’t just for people who are clever with computers. They’re for farmers too. Even those with barely enough land to call a farm. People like Brett Cooper, whose 0.4ha (one acre) property in the Stroud Valley may be small, but is now a thriving business. Limestone Permaculture was born of a desire […]
Today, Valentia Lodge is visited and much admired by clubs and groups, including members of Gresford Landcare.
Judy and Mal Henry spent 35 years creating the green oasis that is Paterson’s Valentia Lodge. There were lots of bare paddocks before the Henrys created the forests, lake and wetlands at Valentia. Today, Valentia Lodge is visited and much admired by clubs and groups, including members of Gresford Landcare. IF you were to look […]
IF you or a member of your household are off-road dirt bike enthusiasts, the Member for Upper Hunter, Dave Layzell, encourages you to familiarise yourself with changes to NSW Environment Protection Authority noise regulations. In his State Matters newsletter, Mr Layzell acknowledges the popularity of the bikes but warns that the laws have changed. “While […]
WHETHER headed down to the Williams River or hitching up for a trip to Lostock Dam, the NSW Police Marine Area Command is asking fishers from Dungog and surrounds to complete a check of their vessels before heading out. “A few minutes spent preparing before departure to ensure your vessel is suitable, seaworthy and prepared […]
Simon Brownbridge will share the stories of innovative shire farmers in an occasional column in Dungog News Of The Area.
SIMON Brownbridge wants to share the stories of farmers who are doing things differently with Dungog News Of The Area readers. Farmers just like him. His entrepreneurial experiences as a baker and cattle producer, as well as his connections with other like-minded small-farm owners, have made him keen to learn about and tell their stories […]
Leah Veksins is calling for a safer intersection where the Pacific Highway meets the Bucketts Way and Medowie Road. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. The intersection of Medowie Road and the Bucketts Way, where residents are calling for improved safety measures. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. CLOSE to 7,000 signatures have been collected in a renewed push to improve […]
Julie Overton, Paterson; Cr James Campbell, Dungog; Samantha Bean and her partner Liam Thom, Clarence Town; Michelle Dado-Millyn, Dungog, receiving Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns Awards 2026. Photo: Supplied by Julie Overton.
Julie Overton, Paterson; Cr James Campbell, Dungog; Samantha Bean and her partner Liam Thom, Clarence Town; Michelle Dado-Millyn, Dungog, receiving Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns Awards 2026. Photo: Supplied by Julie Overton. Perpetual trophy and award certificates at the Dungog table. Photo: Julie Overton. DUNGOG has been named the Overall Winner of the Keep Australia […]
