November 14, 2025
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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Mayors advocate for shared Hunter priorities The HJO delegates met with senior NSW Government politicians and officials at Parliament House. Photos: HJO.
Community, Government

Mayors advocate for shared Hunter priorities

The HJO delegates met with senior NSW Government politicians and officials at Parliament House. Photos: HJO. DUNGOG Shire Council’s Mayor and General Manager joined other members of the Hunter Joint Organisation (HJO) at NSW Parliament House on Thursday, 16 October to advocate for greater investment in the Hunter’s communities, industries, jobs, and economic future. The […]

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Kate Murphy bids farewell to Dungog Community Centre
Community

Kate Murphy bids farewell to Dungog Community Centre

AFTER almost five years of dedicated service, Kate Murphy has bid farewell to the Dungog Shire Community Centre (DSCC). A celebration of her contribution to the wider community was attended by family and friends as well as Dungog Shire Council’s General Manager Gareth Curtis, DSCC staff, and members of the DSCC Management Committee. Kate first […]

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Fermenting competition a first for hits Dungog Show
Community, Health

Fermenting competition a first for hits Dungog Show

IN a first for the Dungog Show’s long and proud history, organisers are stirring up excitement with the launch of a brand-new Fermentation Competition, celebrating the art, science, and creativity behind cultured foods. “This new section honours the living foods that have nourished communities around the world for thousands of years,” said event coordinator Jimmy […]

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Aussie Bird Count underway this week The Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, and Australian Magpie topped the charts in 2024.
Community

Aussie Bird Count underway this week

THE 2025 Aussie Bird Count, one of Australia’s largest citizen science events, began on Monday. This national celebration of our unique and diverse birdlife will run to Sunday, 26 October 2025. BirdLife Australia invites people of all ages to take just 20 minutes out of their day to spot, identify, and count the birds around […]

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Practice in Community: Investing in artists working in regional Australia Penny Dakin, Scott Howie, Ros Abercrombie, Andrew Barker, Danielle Fusco and Imogen Castledine.
Community

Practice in Community: Investing in artists working in regional Australia

REGIONAL Arts Australia is launching a “transformative” new funding initiative with $2.4 million dollars in support from Minderoo Foundation. The program offers multi-year grants of $160,000 to support independent artists living and working in regional communities across Australia. “Practice in Community” will deliver two funding rounds for independent artists working in Community Arts and Cultural […]

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Add your voice to the CWA’s annual women’s survey
Community

Add your voice to the CWA’s annual women’s survey

COST-OF-LIVING pressures and the impact on access to basic needs like health services is one of the key issues emerging from the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW Annual Women’s Survey. The survey is now in its second year and is currently open to all women in communities across the state. “Last year’s survey really […]

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Art meets literacy: $300 boost for Dungog’s young readers Helene Leane, Gallery on Dowling and President of CWA; Anne Higgins, Chairperson of Dungog Early Literacy; Philippa Nagle, collaborative artist of The Woven Flame; and Philippa Graham, Chair of Sculpture on the Farm and collaborative artist.
Community

Art meets literacy: $300 boost for Dungog’s young readers

SCULPTURE on the Farm members, local sculptors, and representatives of Dungog Early Literacy came together at noon on Thursday, 25 September to celebrate a $300 donation to the local literacy program. The presentation was hosted by Dungog Early Literacy chairperson Anne Higgins and her volunteer team, who welcomed the support from the community arts organisation. […]

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