THE creator of a ground-breaking art project dedicated to fostering peace and understanding, is calling on the Dungog community’s support to help bring its powerful message home from Vietnam. Led by acclaimed artist and educator Dr Sasi Victoire, the project has been in Da Nang, Vietnam, where the legacy of the Vietnam War is still […]
Jess Watkins, local End of Life consultant.
AS AUSTRALIA’S population ages and health services strain to meet growing demands, there’s a renewed focus on how we die and how we can support each other through the process. The federal government has announced a one-off $25,000 payment to help more Australians die at home, a response to the fact that while 70 percent […]
Xavier and Chel King at the Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards
IN A landmark moment for regional and queer-owned businesses, Earth & Elm Studio in Dungog has taken out both the “Business of the Year” and “Personal Services” categories at the prestigious 2025 Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards. The awards, the largest of their kind in NSW, saw Earth & Elm triumph over competitors from across […]
QANTAS has announced it will be the first airline to offer direct flights from Newcastle to Perth. The new route will launch on 8 September and flights will operate on Fridays, Sundays and Mondays. “These flights will boost connectivity for Newcastle residents and mean they no longer have to drive to and from Sydney when […]
Authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the recent natural disaster through fake fundraising appeals. Photo: NSW SES.
PREDATORY scammer activity is predicted to skyrocket in the wake of the recent rains and flood disasters. In the aftermath of severe flooding, the State Government is urging people to remain vigilant when donating to recovery efforts. As communities recover and rebuild, authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the situation through fake […]
THE Albanese and Minns Governments have activated disaster assistance to communities in Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the Hunter and Mid North Coast following severe weather, including heavy rainfall. The NSW Government’s Natural Disaster Declaration applies to the LGAs of Bellingen, Central Coast, Cessnock, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Dungog, Kempsey, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, MidCoast, Nambucca, […]
Fodder is being air-dropped to farmers in need.
HELICOPTERS have provided isolated farmers with emergency fodder for their stranded livestock, as part of a range of support available to flood-affected farmers across the Mid North Coast, North Coast and Hunter. As of midday Saturday, 24 May, there had been 43 helicopter aerial drops of fodder, and nearly 131 emergency fodder drops by other […]
Kerry Skafte and Kate Murphy draw the raffle.
THE winners of a Mother’s Day raffle have been announced, with three fortunate locals taking home beautifully curated baskets of delights donated by businesses in Clarence Town and Dungog. The successful fundraiser was held to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the Dungog Shire Community Centre (DSCC). Dedicated volunteer Laurel McBriarty spearheaded the initiative, with […]
KEVIN Neilson marked his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends at Wallarobba Hall. Born on 4 May 1935 in Dungog, Kevin was educated at St Joseph’s and Maitland Boys High. He married Jean Eyb, and together they have shared 58 years of marriage, raising four children – Sue, Jill, Bruce, and Carol. Now a […]
THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) branches of Dungog and Clarence Town are hosting a fabric sale to raise funds for local charities. Coinciding with the Dungog Knitters’ Picnic, the two-day sale will run Saturday and Sunday 24 and 25 May from 10am to 2pm at the Dungog CWA Hall. “On Sunday, take a break at […]
