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State’s historic wooden bridges subject to review

THE State’s historic timber truss bridges are in the spotlight, and potentially the cross-hairs, of a Transport for NSW review into the management of these structures and their place in modern road networks. Today, Transport for NSW manages, maintains and preserves 27 historic timber truss bridges across the state dating from 1880 to 1930. “Steeped […]

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$150 million investment in Lower Hunter water security

HUNTER Water is proposing to invest more than $150 million to strengthen long-term water security for the Lower Hunter through the replacement of a critical section of the Chichester Trunk Gravity Main (CTGM). The proposed project is now on public exhibition, with community members invited to review the plans and provide feedback before 4 October […]

Community, Health, Local News, Regional

A sweet way to support palliative care volunteers from Dungog and the Hunter Valley

THEY are the ‘win-win’ mangoes. Win #1: You get a tray of delicious Bowen mangoes. Win #2: Every tray Friends of Palliative Care (FOPC) sells in its Mango Fundraiser funds more support for Lower Hunter people with life-ending illnesses. FOPC receives a percentage of the $29 from each tray sold. As of last week, 54 […]

Dungog Shire

Dungog Chamber of Commerce continues search for new committee members

DUNGOG Chamber of Commerce will continue to operate, despite failing to find anyone to join its committee at a poorly attended annual general meeting last week. Following the decision by several office bearers to resign, president Alan Green had warned the business group could shut down until it could attract at least three replacements. However, […]

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Dungog Tea Party: Celebrating the quirky and creative

Joanna Cartwright with her Tea Cosy of the Year. Lyne MP Alison Penfold, second from left, opened the 2026 Dungog Tea Party. She’s pictured with, from left, committee members Margaret Flannery, Erika Seck and Pauline Camborne. Peter Shelton’s imagination sparked his winning Trivet of the Year entry. Jasmine Stromski won the Student Tea Cosy category. […]

Community, Local News

Performers rock the Royal in a raucous night of killer karaoke

Karaoke singers young and not-so-young rocked the Royal Hotel. Photos: Submitted. Karaoke singers young and not-so-young rocked the Royal Hotel. Photos: Submitted. Karaoke singers young and not-so-young rocked the Royal Hotel. Photos: Submitted. Karaoke singers young and not-so-young rocked the Royal Hotel. Photos: Submitted. Karaoke singers young and not-so-young rocked the Royal Hotel. Photos: Submitted. […]

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Free Dungog event offers information about rooftop solar and batteries

The rooftop solar on top of Dungog Shire Community Centre, with volunteers Rachel Stokes and Laurel McBriarty. Photo: Ken Rubeli. The rooftop solar on top of Dungog Shire Community Centre, with volunteers Rachel Stokes and Laurel McBriarty. Photo: Ken Rubeli. The rooftop solar on top of Dungog Shire Community Centre, with volunteers Rachel Stokes and […]

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You can help make NSW roads safer

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 […]

Police

One dead, one critically injured in multi-vehicle crash on Bucketts Way

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 […]

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Dungog’s Pedalfest 2026 again hits top gear with 600 riders

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 […]