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Fifth death linked to floods as body found in burnt car

A FIFTH person died in a region devastated by floods after dangerous conditions prevented emergency crews from accessing a home. The body of a man believed to be in his 80s was found inside a burnt-out vehicle in the shed of a Cooplacurripa property, about 50km north-west of Taree. A concern for welfare had been […]

Government, Regional

Regional collaboration key for airport expansion

MAYORS and council general managers from across the Hunter took an exclusive tour of Newcastle Airport’s international terminal development on Monday 12 May. The local governments represented are members of the Hunter Joint Organisation (HJO), a collaborative body that brings together the ten councils in the region. The tour was led by Newcastle Airport Director […]

Regional

Public hearings on renewable energy impacts in NSW

PUBLIC hearings were held in Dubbo and Sydney last week as part of an Upper House inquiry into the impact of Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) on rural and regional communities and industries in New South Wales. The Sydney hearing featured a number of NSW Government agencies involved in REZs, including independent agencies such as the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Local News

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 […]

Police

Police storm house over violent home invasion murder

A MAN has been charged for his alleged crucial role in a fatal home invasion gone wrong, two and a half years after it happened. Zachery Davies-Scott was gunned down in front of his pregnant partner inside his parents’ home, two days after Christmas in 2022. A group of alleged attackers stormed the house at […]

Government, Regional

Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up

LANDLORDS will no longer be able to evict tenants without good cause, marking the end of no-grounds evictions, a reform designed to provide security for millions of renters. The reform came into effect on Monday, alongside two other key changes introduced under the NSW government’s latest rental laws. Premier Chris Minns described the changes as […]