THEY said it couldn’t happen, but the Federal Labor Government has worked with the Greens to pass reforms to the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act after negotiations fell through last November. The reforms include a new environment watchdog agency; national standards to safeguard nature; federal laws to apply to native forest logging by mid-2027; […]
MAYOR Digby Rayward is seeking clarification from the NSW Government around the interpretation of new rules for subdivision works across riparian zones. At Council’s 26 November Extraordinary Meeting, Cr Rayward put forward a Mayoral Minute outlining his concerns regarding recent advice from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on the interpretation […]
UPPER Hunter dog owners are being urged to be vigilant following four confirmed cases of canine parvovirus at Gloucester District Vets since Friday, 21 November. Parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentially fatal illness that primarily affects unvaccinated puppies and dogs. The virus is extremely resilient and can survive in the environment for many months […]
A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN project is taking shape across the Dungog and Hunter Valley region, designed to build connection, strengthen resilience, and place young people at the centre of local life. “It Takes a Village” brings together schools, sporting clubs, community groups, businesses, and families to create a more proactive, supportive, and cohesive region. Forty-eight people attended […]
THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is encouraging everyone to be alert to signs of avian influenza in commercial and domestic poultry, and wildlife. Australia remains free from the H5N1 strain that is causing concern globally, however there is a risk the disease may be introduced by wild birds that migrate […]
NOMINATIONS for the 2026 Australia Day Awards are now open. Dungog Shire Council is inviting the community to nominate individuals, organisations and teams in the following award categories: ● Citizen of the Year ● Young Citizen ● Environmental Citizen ● Volunteer (Individual) ● Senior Sportsperson ● Junior Sportsperson ● Arts & Culture Deputy Mayor Liam […]
DUNGOG Shire councillors have endorsed a draft submission to Transport for NSW on the NSW Government’s Review of the Roads Act 1993 – Options Paper. This submission builds upon the Council’s earlier response to the March 2025 Issues Paper and reinforces its commitment to “achieving legislative reform that delivers clear governance, efficient administrative processes, and […]
DUNGOG Shire Council has endorsed placing its draft Sponsorship Policy on public exhibition. The draft Policy has been developed to provide a framework to support how Council may support events, programs, and activities that deliver benefits to the local community. “The Draft Sponsorship Policy establishes a robust, transparent, accountable framework ensuring legislative compliance and managing […]
Professor Anne Tiedemann from the University of Sydney.
WOMEN across NSW are being invited to take part in a major government-funded health initiative designed to support active, independent ageing. The program, Active Women over 50, is led by Professor Anne Tiedemann from the University of Sydney and supported by the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund. It will provide free, tailored support to […]
LYNE’S Federal MP has announced her intention to provide a pre-Budget submission to the Federal Government’s Treasury Department to highlight community and infrastructure funding needs across the electorate. Alison Penfold MP said pre-budget submissions offer an opportunity to highlight local priorities for funding consideration in the 2026-27 federal budget. “The Albanese Government needs to hear […]
