Keeping the traffic under control with a smile, John Walton and Anthony Huckstead. Representing Dungog Shire Palliative Care Volunteers, Lyn Moseley and Annette O’Neil. Spotless vintage and veteran vehicles drew crowds to Dungog. Kris, Jet and Zac from Chisholm admire a vintage truck. Evelyn “driving” the truck with Dungog local, […]
Entertainment galore as Country Carnival returns to Vacy
AFTER a postponement due to water-logged grounds in September, the Vacy Country Carnival returns to the Vacy Sportsground on Sunday, 2 November. With a packed program of events there is something for everyone including camel rides, jumping castles, helicopter flights, market stalls, an animal petting area, horse and whip cracking displays, a classic car and […]
Classic Toranas drive smiles at Lara
All the cars on display Classic Holden Toranas at Lara Aged Care. Classic Holden Toranas at Lara Aged Care. Classic Holden Toranas at Lara Aged Care. Classic Holden Toranas at Lara Aged Care. Classic Holden Toranas at Lara Aged Care. IT was a day of horsepower, history, and heartwarming nostalgia at Lara Aged Care when […]
A discussion of agriculture, Aboriginality and more
FARMER, businessman, author and Worimi man Joshua Gilbert will speak at the James Theatre at 11am on Saturday 25 October. Joshua recently celebrated the release of his new book, “Australia’s Agricultural Identity – an Aboriginal yarn”, which “explores a new approach to Indigenous culture and farming, combining ancient knowledge and practices with new technology and […]
Sausage dogs, steins and smiles at Wallarobba Oktoberfest
Sausage dogs compete for glory. Sausage dogs compete for glory. Sausage dogs compete for glory. Pint-sized racers take centre stage. Furry competitors take to the track. THE annual Oktoberfest and Sausage Dog Extravaganza once again delivered a day of laughter, lederhosen and lively tunes at the Wallarobba Memorial Hall. Held on Saturday, 11 October, the […]
The Government’s Dutton (Ebor) and Gaden (Snowy Mountains) Trout Hatcheries produce millions of trout and salmon each year.
Trout fishing season officially opens across NSW
THE 2025-26 trout fishing season officially opened on Saturday 4 October following the annual four-month closure to allow fish to spawn and reproduce. The season remains open to midnight 8 June 2026. Rivers and streams across NSW are in prime condition, with two million Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Atlantic Salmon to be […]
Dungog gets spooky and busts a move
The Dungog crowd hanging on every note. The Spooky Men sing up a storm. DUNGOG proved once again that it is a town that truly supports live music, with 360 people filling the historic James Theatre on Friday night to see the Spooky Men’s Chorale. Presented by Continuous Music, the concert delivered an evening of […]
Monument celebrates region’s Indigenous heritage
The gathering for the unveiling of the monument. Photo: supplied. Jack Cook. Photo: supplied. A MONUMENT celebrating the traditional custodians of the Barrington River area was unveiled during a ceremony on Monday, 22 September. The idea for the monument came from the Cook Family of the Barrington Aboriginal Corporation. Those taking part in the event […]
Did you know with astronomer Dave Reneke
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 […]
Double the music: Big weekend of live shows in Dungog
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, […]
