December 8, 2025
Stroud Junior Landcare celebrate big year
Community

Stroud Junior Landcare celebrate big year

Connor Barry gets his hands dirty preparing a jar to propagate more plants. Photo: Rachel Barry. Eleanor Barry is armed and ready to dig new flora homes. Photo: Rachel Barry. Joël Dunn and Jonathon Quaken from Landcare (far right) with members of Stroud Junior Landcare. Photo: Rachel Barry. More plants go into the ground. Photo: […]

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Salvation Army accepting donations to Christmas Toy Drive Appeal The community is encouraged to give the gift of happiness.
Community

Salvation Army accepting donations to Christmas Toy Drive Appeal

DONATIONS for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive Appeal are now being accepted at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches until 12 December. The joint appeal has supported local families for nearly 40 years. Last year the community donated a record 7500 gifts through the branches. Salvation Army Auxiliary Lieutenant Bernie Muendel said the […]

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Tinshed Brewery raises a glass to a milestone week Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp, Jimmy Cox, Isobel Lloyd, and Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell.
Business, Community

Tinshed Brewery raises a glass to a milestone week

Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp, Jimmy Cox, Isobel Lloyd, and Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell. CIBD Information Night at Grainfed Brewing Jimmy Cox and Isobel Lloyd at Grainfed Brewing TINSHED Brewery in Dungog has celebrated a standout week for both the business and the broader craft beer brewing community. On 11 November, Tinshed Brewery was invited […]

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Inmates help horses trot into new chapter Inmates learn new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications.
Community

Inmates help horses trot into new chapter

Inmates learn new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications. Inmates learn new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications. AN UPPER Hunter thoroughbred rehabilitation program has set hundreds of retired racehorses, and a number of prison inmates, off to a fresh start. The Racehorse Rehabilitation Program at St Heliers Correctional Centre is no one-trick pony. While […]

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Dungog students take part in Girls on Fire program
Community, School

Dungog students take part in Girls on Fire program

Local students participated in the Girls of Fire program last week, learning hands-on firefighting skills. Local students participated in the Girls of Fire program last week, learning hands-on firefighting skills. Local students participated in the Girls of Fire program last week, learning hands-on firefighting skills. Local students participated in the Girls of Fire program last […]

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Awards showcase best of Dungog Shire tourism Cathy Schneider accepts the award for gold winners Sculpture on the Farm. Photo: Voyage Today.
Business, Community

Awards showcase best of Dungog Shire tourism

Cathy Schneider accepts the award for gold winners Sculpture on the Farm. Photo: Voyage Today. Nominees Lindy Rooke and Simon Emanuel from Dowling Street Hair Studio. Photo: Voyage Today Nominees Chel King, Jimmy Cox, Dungog Deputy Mayor Liam Ley, and Xavier King. Photo: Voyage Today. DUNGOG Shire has emerged as a regional tourism powerhouse, with […]

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Committee to investigate service delivery in regional NSW
Community

Committee to investigate service delivery in regional NSW

A PARLIAMENTARY committee has launched an inquiry into the delivery of government-funded services in regional NSW. The Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development will investigate the “oversight, management and accountability of service provision” in the state’s regions. The Committee will look into issues such as: ● current performance measurements, accountability mechanisms, monitoring metrics, and […]

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BlazeAid calls for volunteers to help rebuild fences destroyed in Mid North Coast floods Flooded farms in need of fencing volunteers.
Community

BlazeAid calls for volunteers to help rebuild fences destroyed in Mid North Coast floods

BLAZEAID is calling for volunteers to lend a hand rebuilding fences in communities still recovering from the devastating floods that hit the Mid North Coast earlier this year. A dedicated team is now based at Nabiac, working hard to restore fencing on local farms between Bulahdelah and Kempsey. BlazeAid Coordinator Lisa Abdoo said anyone can […]

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Let’s talk rubbish: Dungog hosts recycling community session
Community, Government

Let’s talk rubbish: Dungog hosts recycling community session

DUNGOG residents are being invited to roll up their sleeves for National Recycling Week (10–16 November) with a free, hands-on evening about cutting waste and making the most of household recycling. Hosted by Dungog Shire Council’s Waste Management Team with community partners Boomerang Bags/Single Use Plastic Free and the Dungog Wholefood Co-op, the two-hour “Recycling […]

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Military memories and morning tea bring veterans together
Community

Military memories and morning tea bring veterans together

One of the military vehicles on display at Lara. A beautiful handmade blanket gifted to a Lara resident. RESIDENTS of Lara Aged Care in Dungog, part of RSL Lifecare, enjoyed a special visit and morning tea on Wednesday 30 October, as part of the activities surrounding the 10th Annual Clarence Town Swim In and Rally. […]

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