MOTORCYCLISTS on NSW roads are at far greater risk of being killed in a crash than other motor vehicle users, according to the NSW Government’s Towards Zero campaign. Motorcycle fatalities accounted for 20.7 per cent of all road fatalities and nearly 4,500 injuries in 2024 despite motorcycles making up only 3.7 per cent of registered […]
The Newcastle-based 620 class Rail Motor is heading to Dungog to raise money to fight childhood dementia. Photo: Rail Motor Society Paterson.
Historic train trip to Dungog will raise funds to fight childhood dementia
The Newcastle-based 620 class Rail Motor is heading to Dungog to raise money to fight childhood dementia. Photo: Rail Motor Society Paterson. Expansive windows on 620 class Rail Motor trains offer passengers panoramic views. Photo: Rail Motor Society Paterson. DUNGOG shire residents have been invited to join a carriage-load of big-hearted Hunter Valley train lovers […]
Standing: Vice President John Pryde, Life Member Ian Young, Alison Penfold MP, Vice President Jeff Studdert, Ian Burnet, Llew O’Brien, President Bob Humphrey and Secretary Russell Steer. Seated: Committee Member Ron Jones.
Member for Lyne out and about in region
THE Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold, and Llew O’Brien, MP for Wide Bay, Queensland and the Coalition’s Special Envoy for Men and Boys, dropped in to the Dungog Men’s Shed earlier this month. Dungog Men’s Shed President Bob Humphrey said the pair enjoyed a ‘convivial morning tea’ with the Dungog men, presented them with […]
Entries open for Humans of Aged Care photo contest
IT’S time for aged care workers around the country to strike a pose, because Ageing Australia is looking to showcase photographs of the best in the sector. So many people contribute in positive and amazing ways to the care of older Australians, and Ageing Australia is holding a Humans of Aged Care photo competition to […]
Police seize 36 illegal e-bikes under new legislation
The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. THIRTY-SIX illegal e-bikes have been seized in Sydney after new laws came into […]
Podcast and NOTA articles will reveal the history of Dungog Shire
CAMERON Archer will combine his twin passions for tourism and history when he launches a local history podcast series, and the first in an ongoing series of local history articles is published in Dungog News Of The Area later this month. Chair of Dungog Regional Tourism, Mr Archer is a published author. However, podcasts will […]
Tea lovers pouring in this week for Dungog’s quirkiest party of the year
For tea lovers, there’s lots to love in Dungog this week. EVERYONE loves a party and this week’s much-loved Dungog Tea Party has something for everyone. Based at historic James Theatre, it’s one of the town’s most delightfully unique events of the year. Beginning on Wednesday, the party attracts more than 1000 locals and visitors […]
Dungog Pedalfest: family fun on two wheels of every size and kind
Photos by Lee Illfield. Photos by Lee Illfield. Photos by Lee Illfield. Photos by Lee Illfield. Photos by Lee Illfield. BACK for its 36th year on 18-20 September, Dungog’s Pedalfest is not ther typical bike festival. A project of Dungog Rotary Club, Pedalfest is three days of on- and off-track events for kids and adults […]
News that Dungog’s Dolly’s Library will go on eases grief at her passing
A RAY of hope has lightened the grief that descended on Dungog’s Books & More Bookshop following the news of Dolly Parton’s recent passing. The much-loved singer/actor’s literary legacy will continue: The Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL), run from the bookstore by Dungog Early Literacy Inc, will continue delighting local children and their parents. Following […]
Coalition call to make tobacco products legal and affordable to smash black market
AUSTRALIA must smash the illicit tobacco market that is fuelling organised crime, hurting legitimate businesses and making a mockery of our laws, according to Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold. “Illicit tobacco is not a victimless crime,” Ms Penfold said. “It has become big business for organised crime.” Ms Penfold says she has backed a […]
