Government Archives - Dungog Shire News Of The Area

Dungog Mayor Digby Raywood pushes for fairer road funding

DUNGOG Shire’s roads continue to cop criticism and Shire Mayor Digby Raywood has laid responsibility firmly on what he believes are inequities in the way funding is calculated. Cr Raywood has highlighted that Dungog Shire Council continues to lobby for increased support to maintain the region’s extensive road network. Speaking in his latest ‘Council Connect’ […]

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NSW Government provides $250,000 for statewide LGBTQ+ antenatal education and pregnancy support program

LGBTQ+ families across New South Wales will benefit from expanded antenatal education and pregnancy support services after the NSW Government announced $250,000 in funding for a statewide program. The one-off funding contribution will support LGBTQ+ organisation Rainbow Families to deliver culturally appropriate antenatal education and pregnancy support throughout the next three years. NSW Minister for […]

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Dungog emergency warning siren testing

PLANNED testing of the Hooke Street Emergency Warning Siren took place on Friday, 12 June, as Dungog Shire Council and emergency service partners worked to ensure the system remained ready for future flood events. Dungog Shire Council is conducting the testing in partnership with NSW SES, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service and […]

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King’s Birthday Honours recognise Ray Shoobert and Vicki Woods for decades of service

Murrurundi’s Ray Shoobert OAM and Vicki Woods AM were recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their significant contributions to community service. Photo: @TheHunterRiverTimes. Vicki Woods AM has long been hailed for her legendary contribution to tourism, hospitality and community service. Photo: @HMRIAustralia. TWO respected Upper Hunter community leaders have been recognised in the […]

Business, Government, Health, Regional

New green reflectors flag heavy vehicle rest stop access

HEAVY vehicle drivers travelling through the Upper Hunter now have 10 new places to stop, rest, and reduce their risk of a fatigue-related crash. The NSW Government has expanded its green reflector program with new sites along sections of the Golden and New England highways. It is expected this will make it easier for truck […]

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Further funding to unlock key housing infrastructure

ANOTHER round of the NSW Government’s Low-Cost Loans initiative has been opened, unlocking $12 million to support regional councils to accelerate housing delivery. The program, which is now open to all 95 regional councils across NSW, will provide financial support for infrastructure projects such as roads, intersections, water and sewer upgrades. Under the competitive grants […]

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Australian Government launches first national menopause and perimenopause awareness campaign

A NEW campaign has been launched to support Australian women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. Perimenopause and menopause affect women differently, with symptoms ranging from hot flushes and sleep disturbances to anxiety, brain fog and changes to mental health and wellbeing. The campaign aims to improve understanding, reduce stigma and help women access reliable health information […]

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Five green stars for Newcastle Airport

WORLD Environment Day arrived with a major milestone for Newcastle Airport, with its Terminal Expansion becoming the first airport terminal in Australia to achieve a 5 Star Green Star Buildings ‘As Built’ certification. under ’s new rating tool. The certification, awarded by the Green Building Council of Australia,utilised its green-star rating tool to recognise the […]

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Street Count shows homelessness across Hunter remains steady

NEW data suggests that rates of rough sleeping have remained steady across parts of the Hunter region in the past 12 months, while significant increases have been seen in the MidCoast local government area. Each year the NSW Government partners with local organisations across the state to complete “street counts” to provide a point-in-time count […]

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Welcome Experience expanded into local government sector

WORKERS will now be assisted to relocate to local government jobs in regional and remote areas, through an expansion of the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience program. Launched as a pilot in 11 local government areas (LGAs) in 2023, the Welcome Experience is a free service supporting workers and their families to relocate for roles in […]