Dungog and Surrounds Youth Council members.
A NEW group of young people from across the Dungog Shire is stepping up to make a real difference in the community. The recently formed Dungog and Surrounds Youth Council is already taking action, with a clear goal to create more opportunities for local young people. Their first focus is raising funds to help send […]
The walk has been held for over 40 years.
THE Paterson Historical Society’s annual historic walk returns on Sunday. The walk will commence at the Paterson Court House Museum and take visitors around the centre of the village, describing the origins of European settlement. Buildings date from the 1830s, when the core of the village was surveyed and established as an official settlement adjacent […]
Previous races show there are no limits to the imagination when it comes to billy carts. Photo: Rotary Club of Dungog. Previous races show there are no limits to the imagination when it comes to billy carts. Photo: Rotary Club of Dungog. IT’S time to check and re-check the brakes on that old billy cart […]
Kristen Nicol, a finalist in the Woman Changing the World Awards, co-owns and runs Allynview Farm. Photo: supplied.
AN AGRICULTURAL innovator from Gresford is gaining international recognition, with Allynview Farm co-founder Kristen Nicol named a finalist in the prestigious Woman Changing the World Awards. The award winners will be announced in Paris on 11 April. Kristen, who runs Allynview Farm alongside her husband Ben just outside Gresford, has been shortlisted in multiple categories, […]
2026 Gresford Show Junior Young Woman winner Tiahnee Eldridge and runner up Lexie Rayfield.
2026 Gresford Show Junior Young Woman winner Tiahnee Eldridge and runner up Lexie Rayfield. Mary Kealy Perpetual Trophy winner Jodi Pender and runner up Janelle McKenzie. Guests at the Showgrounds on Thursday night for the opening night of the art show and the Young Woman Presentation. Guests at the Showgrounds on Thursday night for the […]
The Repurposing for Resilience volunteers with Kate Haynes from Essential Energy.
CHARITIES, community groups and not‑for‑profit organisations delivering community‑led projects across Essential Energy’s network area are encouraged to submit their applications for the 2026 Essential Grants program before the end of March. The program is offering grants of up to $15,000 to help eligible organisations bring their initiatives to life and deliver real benefits for people, […]
Frank Auckett’s Orange Packing Shed opposite Paterson Railway Station, 1922. Photo: Paterson Historical Society.
RESIDENTS are invited to take part in a creative community workshop celebrating one of the area’s most distinctive pieces of local history, the famous Paterson River Orange. Once widely known for their flavour and quality, the oranges grown in the rich soils along the Paterson River were an important part of the town’s agricultural history. […]
Council is currently inviting expressions of interest from locals to join the James Theatre Section 355 Committee. Photo: Council.
IF ever enjoyed a movie at the James Theatre or attended an event at the Gresford School of Arts Hall, now could be your chance to help support these much-loved community venues. Dungog Shire Council is currently inviting expressions of interest from locals to join the James Theatre Section 355 Committee, with one position available […]
Julie and Andrew Overton attended the international conference in Goa, India earlier this year. Photo: PCB.
PATERSON Community Builders (PCB) representatives Julie and Andrew Overton attended an international community-building conference in Goa, India from 27 to 30 January. “Goa’s cultural diversity, scenic environment and historical richness of being a Portuguese colony for over 450 years was a vibrant backdrop for the gathering focused on learning and community exchange,” they said in […]
The crowd at last year’s Dungog Rodeo.
THE Dungog Rodeo is more than just an annual spectacle. It’s a story that stretches back over 80 years, shaped by community spirit, determination and a love of country life. The first chapter began in 1945, when young local men returned from service in the Army, inspired by American rodeos they had seen staged in […]
