April 21, 2025

Dungog Shire News Of The Area

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Police conducting bail checks on ‘weak’ legal basis Police have been warned about the practice of entering property to check on bail compliance. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
Dungog Shire, Police

Police conducting bail checks on ‘weak’ legal basis

POLICE in Australia’s largest state have been slammed for regularly entering the private property of former inmates out on bail to conduct compliance checks, without a court order. A damning report from the NSW Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says police have been stretching their authority and powers by relying on a weak legal principle to […]

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Stroud partners with Rural Aid for historic ‘Community Builders’ event Peter Kenyon, a former WA Senior Australian of the Year, partnered with Rural Aid to facilitate the Community Builders Program in Stroud. Photo: Rachel Barry.
Community, Dungog Shire

Stroud partners with Rural Aid for historic ‘Community Builders’ event

STROUD community groups and residents have united in a history-making initiative. Close to 200 gathered at the Rural Aid Community Builders event at the Stroud Country Club on Thursday 20 March. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone  – (02) 4981 8882. Email – media@newsofthearea.com.au The workshop […]

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IPART deliver draft report on Hunter Water pricing
Dungog Shire

IPART deliver draft report on Hunter Water pricing

THE Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its draft decisions on Hunter Water’s maximum prices from 2025-26 to 2029-30. IPART is currently reviewing costs and prices for water and water-related services provided by Sydney Water, Hunter Water, WaterNSW and the Water Administration Ministerial Corporation (WAMC). Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s […]

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Tocal college recognises future agriculture leaders Grace Lawrence (Dux Horse Care), Grace Nesbitt (Bronze Medallist Cert IV) Minister Moriarty and Harrison Wand (Cert IV Ag Traineeship).
Community, Dungog Shire

Tocal college recognises future agriculture leaders

MARKING 60 years of education in 2025, Tocal College has celebrated the graduation of a cohort of some 180 students. The NSW Government-run college is a cornerstone of agricultural training in NSW. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone  – (02) 4981 8882. Email – media@newsofthearea.com.au In […]

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Clarence Town artist showcasing local scenes on ceramics Pilar Patterson with her large coral-inspired ceramic piece
Dungog Shire

Clarence Town artist showcasing local scenes on ceramics

PILAR Patterson is a Clarence Town artist whose skill in making and decorating ceramic works is deservedly gaining attention. Recently, at the Dungog Arts Society “Faces and Places” exhibition, her work “the Brig O’Johnston Bridge” won first prize in Ceramics. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. […]

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Multibillion-dollar benefit of reproductive leave Reproductive issues contribute to an estimated cost of $21.3 billion from lost working days. Photo: Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS.
Dungog Shire

Multibillion-dollar benefit of reproductive leave

AUSTRALIA loses more than $21 billion in productivity every year due to absenteeism but providing workers with one day of reproductive leave a month would significantly mitigate this economic cost. A report into the costs and benefits of implementing a universal reproductive health leave entitlement has found the policy would improve mental health and workforce […]

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A full circle life in Dungog for Jenny Akers Jenny at her home in Dungog.
Dungog Shire

A full circle life in Dungog for Jenny Akers

AFTER 40 years away, Jenny Akers has come full circle, trading the bustle of Sydney for the soul of Dungog – and she’s never looked back. Born at Newcastle’s Mater Hospital and schooled at Lochinvar, Jenny always dreamed of returning to the region. But it wasn’t until her retirement in 2018 that she made the […]

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Manley to contest Lyne for Legalise Cannabis Party Legal Cannabis Party candidate Keys Manley.
Dungog Shire

Manley to contest Lyne for Legalise Cannabis Party

FORMER state election candidate Keys Manley will contest the 2025 federal election for the Legalise Cannabis Party in the seat of Lyne. Mr Manley, who took about nine percent of the Myall Lakes vote in the 2023 NSW election, told NOTA he is a “passionate advocate for cannabis legalisation”. Advertise with News of The Area […]

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Easter Saturday equals egg-cellent Gresford Billy Cart racing Tyler Innerson prepares for Easter Saturday billycart action.
Community, Dungog Shire

Easter Saturday equals egg-cellent Gresford Billy Cart racing

THE much-loved Gresford Billy Cart Derby, a project of the Rotary Club of Dungog, is back this Easter Saturday (19 April). The event promises a fun-filled day for the whole family, packed with racing, entertainment, and plenty of community spirit. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. […]

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State of Origin twist at the Stroud Show This year Stroud Show will host the Australian Split Post Championships.
Dungog Shire

State of Origin twist at the Stroud Show

THE 2025 Stroud Show is set to bring a whirlwind of family fun to the region from 25-27 April. This three-day event celebrates country life, showcasing agriculture, horse and split post competitions, and a variety of eccentric contests, along with products and produce from the Stroud Valley and beyond. Advertise with News of The Area […]

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