THE US summer blockbuster season rolls on, with Jurassic World: Rebirth roaring into theatres. Long gone are the days of the dinosaurs running amok in a theme park; now the “de-extinct” beasts settle wherever they can find a favourable climate. Despite this premise being ripe with possible storylines, the film sees a special team formed […]
Anna Crane from Dungog Wholefood Coop hosting at the CWA.
Anna Crane from Dungog Wholefood Coop hosting at the CWA. Matthew Coxhill from Fishtail Solutions hosting at Rocking Chair Farm. The James Theatre hosting ‘Rachel’s Farm’. Rachel Ward and Alan Smith at The James Theatre. Festivalgoers at Thrive Fest. Talks at Thrive Festival. DUNGOG’S inaugural Thrive Field & Flavour Festival has been hailed a resounding […]
Fishing clubs can apply for up to $2,000 to host a variety of activities, such as casting and fishing workshops. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
FISHING clubs and associated organisations are being encouraged to join in the state-wide ‘Gone Fishing Day’ festivities on Sunday 19 October by hosting their own events. NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Acting Director Fisheries Management, Bryan Van Der Walt said clubs can apply for a fishing package or grants up to […]
Python on a Wire 2024 by Sarah-Jane Eggins.
PHOTOGRAPHERS of all skill levels, from emerging talents to seasoned hobbyists and professionals, are invited to take part in the 2025 Pix from the Stix competition hosted by the Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council (GACCI). Initiated by local resident Gary Lyford, the competition has been running for 25 years and continues to celebrate the photographic […]
Upper Hunter filmmaker Thomas Ryan at Dungog Muesum. Photo: Suzannah Jones.
WHEN young filmmaker Thomas Ryan decided to change direction from computer science to media production, it wasn’t the result of a single cinematic epiphany. “One day I just woke up and wanted to do filmmaking instead,” he said. “I think it started with game design – I loved the stories in those old Nintendo 64 […]
Allan Waldon (centre) with Joshua Gilbert (President, Wingham Beef Week) and Chris Black (General Manager, Wingham Beef Exports). Picture: supplied.
BARRINGTON beef farmer Allan Waldon, received top placings in Wingham Beef Week for four unled steers. The week-long program focused on the beef cattle industry and was held at the Wingham Showgrounds between 12-16 May – before the town was flooded. “This year we had a record number of entries,” Vice President Mat Knox told […]
ALLY will present the Latin music workshop. Photo: supplied.
A COMMUNITY Latin music workshop will be held at the Dungog Anglican Hall on Saturday, 22 June, featuring ARIA-nominated performers ALLY. Arts Upper Hunter describes the workshop as a “funky fun and rhythmic workshop that’s not just for musicians but anyone who wants to learn some great Latin beats”. ALLY are passionate exponents of South […]
Co-director Semara Jose at the screening.
FIFTY-SIX people gathered at Dungog’s historic James Theatre on Saturday 31 May, for a special screening of the award-winning documentary “The Voice – A Journey to be Heard”. Presented by Reconciliation Dungog, the event featured the film’s co-director and Cairns Indigenous leader, Semara Jose, who was the evening’s honoured guest. Semara’s presence brought a personal […]
The gallery opened its doors last September.
GRESFORD Community Gallery will hold a celebratory opening of its Winter Exhibition on Sunday, 1 June from 2-4pm. Almost nine months old, the gallery is set amidst the botanical gardens and visitors’ park in the rural village of East Gresford. “The Winter Exhibition will include a stunning array of quality Hunter Valley art and craft, […]
THERE is only one notable release in Australian cinemas this week, though it’s likely to be on a fair few “Top 10” lists come the end of 2025. Lilo & Stitch gets the live-action adaptation treatment from Disney. It follows the adventures of the alien “Experiment 626” after he crashes in Hawaii and is adopted […]
