June 15, 2025
First Nations arts residency program now accepting applications Renae Lamb. Photo: Stuart Marlin
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First Nations arts residency program now accepting applications

Renae Lamb. Photo: Stuart Marlin The TCI studio space. A CREATIVE arts hub in Newcastle (Muloobimba) is offering a First Nations Artist in Residence program, with applications now open for Hunter-based artists. On offer is a 12-month, rent-free studio residency at The Creator Incubator (TCI) in Hamilton North. TCI is a lively creative hub housing […]

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Animal advocates shoot down bill for enabling ‘yahoos’ Hunters would receive a bounty for killing invasive species like pigs, under a bill proposed in NSW. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS.
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Animal advocates shoot down bill for enabling ‘yahoos’

ENVIRONMENTALISTS have opened fire on a bill which could pay recreational hunters for killing invasive pests, describing the plan as enabling a “fringe minority of men” to let loose. A bill before NSW parliament aims to establish a Conservation Hunting Authority, with debate in the upper house taking place on Wednesday. It would better enable […]

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Dungog Common users call for repairs after heavy rain
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Dungog Common users call for repairs after heavy rain

DUNGOG Common’s trails and access roads have been battered by more than a metre of rain so far this year, and Dungog Community Projects, the group responsible for managing the popular recreation area, is now calling for community help to fund vital repairs. Penny Willcock, chair of Dungog Community Projects, said the damage to the […]

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Dave Owens appointed Hunter and Mid-North Coast Recovery Coordinator Former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens.
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Dave Owens appointed Hunter and Mid-North Coast Recovery Coordinator

FORMER NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens has been appointed as the Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid-North Coast in the wake of devastating floods. Mr Owens commenced the role last week and will be based out of Taree. “Dave Owens has a lot of experience helping communities after natural disasters, so I am […]

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Floods compound issues for region’s primary industries Managing Director Anthony Dorney says the timber industry is under stress.
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Floods compound issues for region’s primary industries

THE Hunter region’s primary industries have had a difficult year with the recent floods only adding to the stress being experienced by many businesses. A very wet summer leading into the recent East Coast Low and then almost immediately followed by flooding rains, has devastated many local businesses. Anthony Dorney, Managing Director of the Dorney […]

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Recovery Assistance Point available in Dungog The top of Jerusalem Creek Falls on 20 May, at the peak of the flood. Photo: Ken Rubeli.
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Recovery Assistance Point available in Dungog

A RECOVERY Assistance Point is being offered at the Doug Walters Pavilion from 2-6pm on Wednesday, 4 June, to offer support for anyone affected by the recent storms. Residents can drop in and access a range of important recovery services, including housing support, government assistance, mental health and wellbeing services, insurance and legal advice. Dungog […]

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Dungog Shire ‘better prepared’ for recent flooding Clarence Town Road at Woodville. Photo: Joseph Richards.
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Dungog Shire ‘better prepared’ for recent flooding

Clarence Town Road at Woodville. Photo: Joseph Richards. Dunmore Bridge at Woodville. Photo: Joseph Richards. Flooding on Butterwick Road. Road closures in Dungog on 19 May. Photo: Karen Turner. Flooding in Dungog. Photo: John Squires. DUNGOG Shire Mayor Digby Mayor has praised the response of the community and emergency services to intense rainfall and flooding […]

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Eight new paramedics for the Hunter
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Eight new paramedics for the Hunter

NSW AMBULANCE has welcomed eight new paramedics to the Hunter, following their official induction into the service. The new paramedics will be based across Hunter Zones 1 and 2, where they will begin 12-month on-road placements to consolidate their training. “We’re thrilled to welcome eight new paramedics to the Hunter – a boost that will […]

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Wild dog and fox control underway in the Upper Hunter Aerial and ground baiting programs are being undertaken in the Upper Hunter. Photo: Ben Galbraith.
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Wild dog and fox control underway in the Upper Hunter

OWNERS of working dogs and domestic companion animals are advised that wild dog and fox control programs have commenced across the Upper Hunter Electorate. Hunter Local Land Services and Forestry Corporation are conducting aerial and ground baiting programs from Merriwa to Nundle, Nowendoc to Dungog encompassing private tenure, State Forests, Crown Land and Travelling Stock […]

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Recording notable old trees in Dungog Shire Environmentalist Bill Dowling has noted the locations of all the oldest trees in Dungog Shire.
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Recording notable old trees in Dungog Shire

ENVIRONMENTAL advocate and naturalist Ken Rubeli is calling for the development of a record of notable old trees in the Dungog Shire. “There are many old trees in the Shire that few people are aware of – especially those in our State Forests and National Parks,” Mr Rubeli told NOTA. “Who might take on the […]

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