August 1, 2025
Raffle success boosts Imagination Library Kerry Skafte and Kate Murphy draw the raffle.
Community

Raffle success boosts Imagination Library

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 […]

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Kevin Neilson celebrates milestone 90th birthday
Community

Kevin Neilson celebrates milestone 90th birthday

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 […]

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Dungog and Clarence Town CWA hosting fabric fundraiser
Community

Dungog and Clarence Town CWA hosting fabric fundraiser

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 […]

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30 years of palliative care support in Dungog Shire Guests enjoyed sweet treats at the morning tea.
Community, Health

30 years of palliative care support in Dungog Shire

Guests enjoyed sweet treats at the morning tea. Annette O’Neill, Elsie Francis and Margaret Jones cutting the cake. Photo: Lyn Moseley. Some of the current DSPCV volunteers with Kate Bowman from Palliative Care NSW (third from right). Photo: Lyn Moseley. DUNGOG Shire Palliative Care Volunteers (DSPCV) had plenty of reasons to celebrate during Palliative Care […]

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Dungog’s Alan Smith launches Thrive Field and Flavour Alan and his dogs at Rocking Chair Farm.
Community, Health

Dungog’s Alan Smith launches Thrive Field and Flavour

ALAN Smith’s journey began in the rolling hills of North Yorkshire, UK, where his early life was steeped in craftsmanship and hospitality. With a background in furniture design and a flair for fine food, Alan carved out a career in some of the UK’s and the world’s top restaurants, working alongside renowned chefs and handling […]

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Bandon Grove brews up support for Cancer Council at Biggest Morning Tea The impressive turnout in the hall.
Community, Event

Bandon Grove brews up support for Cancer Council at Biggest Morning Tea

Jean Watts, Faye Moore, Ronda Shelton, Jennifer Chant and Jane Frankham. Wendy Howard, Kath Gilbert and Norah Shore. The impressive turnout in the hall. Bruce Read, Helene Leane and Cathy Schnieder of Dungog Clarence Town CWA, and Jeanne Harrison. MORE than 100 people gathered at Bandon Grove Hall on Tuesday 6 May for the much-loved […]

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Dungog Shire Palliative Care Volunteers mark 30th anniversary President of the Management Committee Margaret Jones, and DSPCV Coordinator Annette O’Neill.
Community

Dungog Shire Palliative Care Volunteers mark 30th anniversary

PALLIATIVE Care Week between 11-17 May, also marks the 30th anniversary of Dungog Shire’s Palliative Care Volunteers (DSPCV). Palliative Care Week raises awareness and improves the community’s understanding of what palliative care is, and how it can help people with a life-limiting illness, and support their families and carers. The theme for this year’s Palliative […]

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Applications open for ‘Grant for Good’
Community

Applications open for ‘Grant for Good’

BANK of Sydney has opened applications for its $20,000 Grant for Good community grant program. Organisations and initiatives that promote social inclusion activities, health and wellbeing, sports and other fields that benefit local communities are encouraged to apply. Since 2021, Bank of Sydney’s annual Grant for Good has distributed $90,000 to local organisations supporting Australian […]

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Dungog workshop teaches how to secure funds for the future The Funding Futures session in Dungog.
Community

Dungog workshop teaches how to secure funds for the future

COMMUNITY groups and small business owners from across the Dungog Shire gathered at the Doug Walters Pavilion on Wednesday 9 April for a grant-writing workshop. Hosted by Dungog Shire Council and delivered by the Funding and Grants Collective, the free workshop attracted a strong turnout of locals eager to improve their chances of securing funding […]

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