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Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility

LEGAL advocates have welcomed a report’s recommendations into a presumption that children under 14 are “incapable of evil”, urging a state not to tinker with the long-standing principle, despite a drop in youth convictions. A NSW review of doli incapax was released on Saturday after it was launched by the state Labor government in May […]

Business

Century of service for Davey & Olsen

A CENTURY of service is no small milestone, and this month Dungog’s own Davey and Olsen Pty Ltd marked an extraordinary 100 years as a Ford dealer, along with 90 years as an NRMA Road Service provider. On Thursday 16 October, Haydn Oakes, Ford’s Regional Manager, visited Dungog to present a commemorative 100-year plaque recognising […]

Local News

Hunter in ‘prime position’ to prioritise agriculture in coal transition

THE state’s peak farm body says Newcastle and the Hunter Valley have a golden opportunity to build a strong future around agriculture as it transitions from coal. Last Thursday NSW Farmers Board Director Bronwyn Petrie launched “Beyond Coal: New Growth for Newcastle and the Hunter”, a discussion paper which laid out how the region could […]

Regional

Sudden stratospheric warming causes weather chaos

RISING temperatures over Antarctica have been a major contributing factor to recent volatile weather along the East Coast, according to new information from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). A “sudden stratospheric warming” (SSW) is to blame. This is a documented weather scenario in which air temperatures high above the South Pole rise by 30 degrees […]

Local News

Warning as counterfeit cash circulating in Hunter Valley

Counterfeit cash has been handed to businesses across the Hunter Valley. Counterfeit cash has been handed to businesses across the Hunter Valley. POLICE are warning members of the public to be on alert after counterfeit cash has been reported being handed to businesses across the Hunter Valley. Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District were […]

Local News

Winners revealed in HIA Hunter Housing Awards

BUTLER Building won the pinnacle award at the 2025 HIA Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathrooms Awards, being presented the HIA Hunter Home of the Year award for a project described as “nothing short of a masterpiece”. The Awards were announced on 18 October in front of a capacity audience of industry leaders and peers […]

Dungog Shire

Council has its say on Roads Act review

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 […]

Community, Health

Fermenting competition a first for hits Dungog Show

IN a first for the Dungog Show’s long and proud history, organisers are stirring up excitement with the launch of a brand-new Fermentation Competition, celebrating the art, science, and creativity behind cultured foods. “This new section honours the living foods that have nourished communities around the world for thousands of years,” said event coordinator Jimmy […]

Business

Finalists named in 2025 Hunter Manufacturing Awards

THE finalists of the Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) have been announced for 2025, recognising the breadth and capability of the manufacturing sector across the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast and surrounding regions. A record number of entries were received this year, reflecting a strong mix of first-time entrants, emerging start-ups and established industry leaders. […]

Dungog Shire

Council’s Draft Sponsorship Policy on public exhibition

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 […]