DID you know the special silicon-based insulation serving as the primary heat shield for the Space Shuttle orbiter sheds heat so rapidly that one side can be held in bare hands while the other side is red hot? Did you know the International Space Station loses about 25 metres of altitude per day? Every three […]
The Spooky Men’s Choral. Mic Conway and Robbie Long. DUNGOG is gearing up for a weekend of outstanding live music, with two of the town’s favourite venues presenting back-to-back national acts. On Friday night, 26 September, the iconic James Theatre will host the Spooky Men’s Chorale, presented by Continuous Music. Known for their rich harmonies, […]
The car show will feature an impressive line-up of Holden Toranas. Photo: Hunter Valley Torana Club.
DUNGOG’S Lara Aged Care is set to echo with the rumble of classic Holden engines on Monday, 6 October, as members of the Hunter Valley Torana Club roll in to give residents a motoring treat. The car show, featuring an impressive line-up of Holden Toranas from various years, mostly from the 1970s, will be held […]
Workshop tutors Sasi Victoire and Leigh Nankervis.
Workshop tutors Sasi Victoire and Leigh Nankervis. Julie with her print ‘Peace Equals Friendship’. Karyn and Sharon with tutor Sasi Victoire. Sasi, Karyn, Leigh, Karen and Julie test print a block. SUNDAY 21 September was the UN’s International Day Of Peace, while 20-26 September was the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel. To […]
IMAGINE waking one morning to find the sky torn open by a glowing fireball racing towards Earth. It sounds like science fiction, but it isn’t. Our planet sits in a cosmic shooting gallery. Asteroids and comets – leftovers from the birth of the solar system – cruise through space, and sometimes their paths cross ours. […]
Mindfulness tea tasting at Pathways Studio. Dr Allen Crosson pours the tea. Tea set for mindfulness. TEA became much more than a drink at Pathways Studio on Saturday 13 September, when the wellness space hosted a “Mindfulness Tea Tasting” in conjunction with the annual Dungog Tea Party. Led by Dr Allen Crosson, Oriental Medicine Practitioner, […]
Gavin Fry gives a talk at the Gresford Community Gallery.
THE Gresford Community Gallery will celebrate its first birthday with the opening of a Spring Exhibition on Saturday, 27 September from 2-4pm. The Spring Exhibition will include a stunning array of quality Hunter Valley art and craft, featuring painting, drawing, sculptures, ceramics, photography, glass, jewellery, and fibre/textile works. The exhibition will be officially opened by […]
‘Tea Cosy of the Year’.
‘Trivet of the Year’ winner. ‘Tea Cosy of the Year’. ‘Recycled Materials’ category winner. ‘My Original Design’ winner. Tea cosies on display. DUNGOG’S creativity was on full display last week as the winners of the 2025 Dungog Tea Party were announced, delighting locals and visitors alike. Taking out the top honour, Tea Cosy of the […]
WALLAROBBA Memorial Hall is set to transform into a slice of Bavaria on Saturday 11 October, for the much-anticipated 2025 Wallarobba Hall Oktoberfest and Sausage Dog Races. From 12pm to 5pm, locals and visitors alike can enjoy an afternoon of music, food, beer, wine and cider, with the highlight of the day being the famous […]
Cr Michael Dowling opened the exhibition.
Cr Michael Dowling opened the exhibition. Artists viewing the 2D visual arts section. Martyn Robinson inspects Bec Towers’ works. Musician Meera Jarvis takes a break to chat. THE Dungog Arts Society’s 2025 Annual Exhibition “The Tops” opened on Friday night with artisans, artists and guests viewing the works and enjoying the friendly ambience. It was […]
