Interest in keeping pigs is growing among small landholders in the Hunter region.
WITH growing interest in paddock-to-plate food production and increasing discussion about meat processing options for small producers, Hunter Local Land Services (LLS) is hosting a practical pig owners field day. The field day, to be held at Whittingham on 31 March, will bring together District Veterinarians from Hunter LLS to share practical advice on pig […]
Peter Hudson, Peter Carlon and David Leake setting up the Rodeo yards.
THE 2026 Dungog Rodeo will feature a Masters Bull Ride, with a group of past champions accepting invitations to compete. $3000 in prize money will be on offer in the Masters event. Some of the 11 renowned riders competing in the feature event are ex-Australian Champion Ben Jones and Professional Bull Riders world finalists Jason […]
The show is described as a ‘Victorian comedy burlesque opera’ set to live 90s grunge music. Photos: Nick Glover.
The show is described as a ‘Victorian comedy burlesque opera’ set to live 90s grunge music. Photos: Nick Glover. The show is described as a ‘Victorian comedy burlesque opera’ set to live 90s grunge music. Photos: Nick Glover. The show is described as a ‘Victorian comedy burlesque opera’ set to live 90s grunge music. Photos: […]
Junior Young Woman entrants at the 2025 Gresford Show. Photo: Gresford Show.
THE historic and highly-anticipated Gresford Show and Campdraft returns to the Gresford Showgrounds on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March. The pavilion will once again be bursting with local talent, showcasing entries in baking, produce, flowers, photography, arts, and crafts. Out in the arena there will be plenty of action including livestock competitions, horse events, […]
Andrew Swift is playing the Royal Hotel.
COUNTRY music troubadour Andrew Swift is bringing his Lucky Stars tour to the Royal Hotel Dungog on Friday 13 March. “Audiences can expect a journey through love, nostalgia and tales from the road,” the Royal said in a statement. “Whether you come for the volume or the vulnerability, this will be a show not to […]
A piece from Gaye’s ‘The Farm Yard’ series. Photo: Arts Upper Hunter.
DUNGOG By Design is presenting a collection of works by award-winning local artist Gaye Shield during the month of February. Based in Dungog, painting has been Gaye’s lifelong passion; she began at age 11 and has been exhibiting for over 30 years. Deeply inspired by the people, animals, and landscapes around her, her work often […]
Robyn Werkhoven and Helen Russell Brown at Gresford Community Gallery receiving delivery of work for the Exhibition 2026. Photo: supplied.
Robyn Werkhoven and Helen Russell Brown at Gresford Community Gallery receiving delivery of work for the Exhibition 2026. Photo: supplied. Art works at the gallery. Photo: supplied. THE Gresford Community Gallery is set to celebrate local creativity and artistic achievement with the official opening of Exhibition 2026 on Saturday, 21 February, from 2pm to 4pm. […]
Emily Lawler and Dan Webster.
Emily Lawler and Dan Webster. The Teeny Tiny Stevies. DUNGOG is set to welcome international talent in the coming months, with acclaimed performers from the UK bringing world-class music to local stages. The announcement highlights Dungog’s growing reputation as a destination for live entertainment, with shows catering to both folk aficionados and families. Internationally acclaimed […]
Pool fun for the whole family. Photo: @Dungogswimmingpool
DUNGOG Shire will mark Australia Day with a formal Citizenship and Citizen of the Year Awards Ceremony, followed by free family-friendly activities to help residents cool off for the rest of the day. Dungog Shire Council will host the official Australia Day ceremony to welcome the Shire’s newest Australian citizens and to recognise the outstanding […]
DESTINY Haven has been the beneficiary of a fundraiser by the Tea Gardens’ St Andrews Anglican Church Op Shop. Wednesday 10 December saw a return visit by the residents of the shelter for women near Dungog, who applied newly acquired skills to produce wares including jams, relishes, chocolates, plum puddings, and bags. “They are a […]
