FEDERAL Member for Lyne Alison Penfold is calling on local Lyne residents to have their say on proposed gambling advertising reforms with legislation now before the Federal Parliament. “Many Australians enjoy a punt on the races, a bet on the footy or a flutter with friends. For most people, gambling is a form of entertainment […]
COMMUNITY groups, sporting clubs and local organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding through Dungog Shire Council’s Community Small Grants Program. The program offers grants of up to $2,500 to support projects, events and initiatives that strengthen the local community. Deputy Mayor Liam Ley said the funding was available to help community organisations turn […]
RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say on Dungog Shire Council’s Draft Business Improvement Strategy, which outlines a roadmap for how Council intends to improve its operations over the next decade. The draft strategy is currently on public exhibition and will remain open for community feedback until 17 July. Deputy Mayor Liam Ley said […]
THE NSW Government has introduced legislation aimed at creating a fairer approach for drivers who legally use prescribed medicinal cannabis while maintaining strong road safety protections. The proposed Road Transport Amendment (Medical Cannabis and Driving Offences) Bill 2026 would allow eligible medicinal cannabis patients to avoid automatic penalties for the presence of THC in their […]
People are encouraged to care for Country. Photo: @WIRES.wildlife.rescue.
People are encouraged to care for Country. Photo: @WIRES.wildlife.rescue. Every animal rescue reflects broader environmental challenges. Photo: @WIRES.wildlife.rescue.. WIRES volunteers care for injured and orphaned wildlife. Photo: @WIRES.wildlife.rescue. WIRES is using NAIDOC Week to encourage people to care for Country, highlighting the link between healthy environments and the survival of Australia’s native wildlife. The wildlife […]
NAIDOC Week celebrations to be held at Dungog Library. Photo: dungog.nsw.gov.au
DUNGOG Library will host a community celebration for NAIDOC Week on Friday 10 July, with a program of cultural activities, performances and workshops for all ages. The event will begin at 10am with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony led by Uncle Justin Ridgeway in the library grounds. Deputy Mayor Liam Ley said everyone […]
Climate Choices is a new series of community lectures.
A NEW series of lectures centred around climate change action has launched at the James Theatre. The Climate Choice series is a new series of lectures that are a collaboration between the Paterson Allyn Williams Science & Ideas Hub (PAWSIH) and community advocacy group, Lyne Together. The talks aim to inform the Dungog community and […]
Agriculture minister Tara Moriarty, accompanied by NSW Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Joanne Coombe, addresses the media. Photo: AAP Image/George Chan.
AUTHORITIES have called for calm after Australia’s sixth bird flu case was confirmed at Hawks Nest, with thousands of department staff deployed to the coastline. Authorities insist there’s no bird flu crisis and no need to panic, despite a growing number of birds testing positive to the deadly virus along the Australian coastline. Poultry farms […]
RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say on Dungog Shire Council’s Draft Business Improvement Strategy, which outlines a roadmap for how Council intends to improve its operations over the next decade. The draft strategy is currently on public exhibition and will remain open for community feedback until 17 July. Deputy Mayor Liam Ley said […]
THE Barrington Coast and other select NSW locations are set to receive a tourism boost under a new NSW Government marketing strategy designed to attract more visitors, support local businesses and create jobs across the State. The first phase of the campaign will promote the Barrington Coast, Shoalhaven, Port Stephens, Byron Bay and Sapphire Coast […]
