IF ever there was news that illustrated how catastrophic experts viewed a developing situation, the Australian Government’s decision to withdraw expeditioners from Macquarie Island research station must near top of the list. The Australian Government’s Antarctic Division has made the difficult decision to temporarily withdraw staff from Macquarie Island research station due to the psychosocial […]
Dungog’s RFS volunteers are always happy to give advice. Photo: Facebook.
UPPER Hunter Local Government Areas began their Bush Fire Danger Period on Tuesday, 1 September. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is warning that now is the time to prepare. The RFS is urging all residents to take 10 minutes to think about the bushfire risk you, your property and your community face. The plea […]
The winning photograph, ‘R.I.P. Queen’. Photo: Nikki Kenwrick.
The winning photograph, ‘R.I.P. Queen’. Photo: Nikki Kenwrick. Usually the one behind the camera, Nikki Kenwrick captured “in the wild”. A RARE moment in a Port Stephens backyard has earned local wildlife photographer Nikki Kenwrick two major honours in the 2026 Australian Native Bee Association Photography Competition. Nikki was named both Overall Winner and People’s […]
Jake, Ewan, Elliot, Ted, Flynn, Giverny, volunteers from St John’s Ambulance Service, Maitland Division.
Peter Cronin, Managing Director of Bring The Noise Fireworks, Lochinvar. Heidi Saurs, Katie Manderson, Taleah Sliwa, and Liz Kauter, Paterson Public School. Larissa Proctor and Louise Charlotte, entertainers from Fyrestorm. Alwin Huber and Mandy Huber, volunteers from Rotary Club of Paterson. Ben Davies, Aimee Davies, Nate Davies and Indi Davies from Bolwarra. Julie Sternbeck, Ascher […]
Young talent Emily Robinson and station president Nola McDonald.
A YOUNG new hotshot has been the talk of the town after her community radio debut on 2DCR Radio Dungog. Clarence Town’s Emily Robinson is in her final year of high school and has recently started a new program called “Album Of The Hour.” During the program she plays an album from beginning to end […]
Be quick - last time this program ran, all available washing machines were snapped up within a week. Image: pvproductions on Magnific.
IF you have a top-loading washing machine and are a pensioner, veteran, social housing tenant or part of a low-income household, you may be eligible to trade your machine in for a brand new 8kg water and energy-efficient front-loader for just $250. The NSW Government’s Washing Machine Exchange Program is back with another 6,000 discounted […]
Aboriginal traditional dancing workshop led by Murrook Culture Centre staff. Photo: Rachel Barry.
Estelle Leishman demonstrating how to use ochre as paint. Photo: Rachel Barry. Aboriginal traditional dancing workshop led by Murrook Culture Centre staff. Photo: Rachel Barry. Uncle Justin Ridgeway sharing the Dreaming story of Yapii the platypus. Photo: Rachel Barry. Uncle Justin Ridgeway with children Connor and Charli during the smoking ceremony. Photo: Rachel Barry. STROUD’S […]
Photos from the launch of Paterson Hub & Harvest. Photos: supplied.
MEMBERS of the Paterson community gathered recently to celebrate the launch of the Paterson Hub & Harvest, a new community space designed to bring people together, build local connections, support volunteering, and strengthen community resilience. The launch was attended by representatives from across the region, including Dungog mayor Digby Rayward, Councillor Fred Patton, and Stephanie […]
YOUTH charity PCYC NSW has launched its end-of-financial-year tax appeal, urging Australians to support programs that help young people overcome barriers to employment. With youth unemployment among Australians aged 15 to 24 sitting at 10.1 percent, more than double the national unemployment rate, PCYC NSW says demand for its employability programs remains strong. The organisation […]
The fuel excise will be halved for three months as a temporary cost-of-living measure. Photo: AAP Image/Darren England
DRIVERS will pay 16 cents a litre more for petrol and diesel from July as battles over taxes on fuel open up on multiple fronts. Drivers will pay $10 more to fill a 65-litre tank of fuel when tax relief designed to combat surging fuel prices begins to wind back. The move comes after a […]
