‘The Spooky’s’ on stage.
The Spooky Men’s Chorale and their signature style. ‘The Spooky’s’ on stage. DUNGOG audiences are in for a treat this September when the internationally acclaimed Spooky Men’s Chorale takes to the stage at The James Theatre. Formed in 2001 by Stephen Taberner, the Spooky Men’s Chorale has become a cult favourite at folk festivals across […]
THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Milton Dick MP, has launched the “My First Speech” competition for high school students across Australia. Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold is encouraging students from across the electorate to take part in this unique opportunity to learn more about Parliament and public speaking. The annual […]
Sculpture on the Farm committee members Cathy Schneider, Leanne and Phil Napier, Philippa Graham, Chris Wokes, Melanie Collingwood-Boots, and John Graham.
Sculpture on the Farm committee members Cathy Schneider, Leanne and Phil Napier, Philippa Graham, Chris Wokes, Melanie Collingwood-Boots, and John Graham. ‘Where’s The Cork?’ by John Fitzmaurice. ‘Home Amongst the Gum Trees’ by Amanda Harrison. DUNGOG will once again become an open-air gallery when Sculpture on the Farm returns from 29-31 August, revealing 116 finalists […]
Photos from the Dungog Chronicle archives.
Photos from the Dungog Chronicle archives. IT’S been half a century since the Dungog Soccer Club first took to the pitch, and the community is set to celebrate in true Boomerangs style on Saturday, 16 August. Founded around 1975, the club has been a cornerstone of sport and community life in the region, fostering generations […]
THE new Dungog Community Preschool has secured $39,907 from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership (CBP) program with 2025 funding for the Upper Hunter Electorate announced last week. “This grant will allow Dungog Community Preschool Kindergarten Incorporated to have playground amenities which are considered essential for the student numbers expected in the 2026 school year,” […]
EnergyCo is now working across five major projects in the Hunter and Central Coast. Photo: EnergyCo.
HUNTER region residents have the chance to shape five renewable energy-related projects in their area. EnergyCo is expanding the Hunter Transmission Project’s Regional Reference Group (RRG) into a broader Hunter-Central Coast RRG. “This change reflects the portfolio of EnergyCo projects in the Hunter and will ensure the region’s voice will continue to inform future energy […]
ELIGIBLE primary producers impacted by the May floods can now apply for a “self-contained pod” on their property. Offered by the NSW Reconstruction Authority and the Commonwealth Government, the pods are designed for use in rural environments, and are equipped with generators and water tanks, allowing them to operate independently of existing utilities and infrastructure. […]
A FREE digital readiness workshop will be held in Stroud in September, through a collaboration between nbn, MidCoast Council and The Business Centre Newcastle. The workshop is suited to small businesses seeking ways to enhance their digital skills and capabilities. Workshops are designed to provide small business owners with expert guidance and practical advice on […]
THE Members for Lyne, Myall Lakes and Upper Hunter are calling on the state and federal governments to declare last weekend’s flooding across the region as an additional disaster event, enabling affected landholders and primary producers to access further support. With farms and paddocks across the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions once again inundated, […]
How far is it to the nearest star?
LET’S say you woke up this morning, stretched, had your coffee, and thought, “I wonder how long it would take me to get to the nearest star?” First, good morning. Second, buckle up! Because this trip takes long-haul travel to a whole new level. Our destination? Proxima Centauri, the closest star beyond our Sun, is […]
