FOLLOWING the success of its debut on 15 June, the Magpie Market at Stroud District Country Club is calling on local growers and producers to take the market to the next level. Organised by new Stroud local Victoria Henderson, the market drew a strong crowd and a vibrant mix of stalls showcasing handmade goods, art, […]

ADDITIONAL support has been announced for primary producers in New South Wales affected by the extreme flooding event from 18 May 2025. This funding is provided under Category D of the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments. The package will be available through grants administered by the NSW […]

CONSTRUCTION work is now underway on the new Clarence Town Bridge, marking a major step forward in one of Dungog Shire Council’s most significant infrastructure projects in recent history. Council’s Infrastructure and Assets team worked with Bridgeworks (Aust) Pty Ltd to finalise the detailed design and delivery program of the project, which is being jointly […]

Bus users can use websites and apps to plan their journeys with up-to-date service information. All buses are now fitted out with GPS and automatic passenger counting technology. FOR the first time, all NSW regional bus passengers can access real-time bus travel information from their smart devices. All 3,010 contracted buses across rural and regional […]

FARMERS are calling for a government crackdown to stamp out fire ants in NSW after the pests were discovered in Tweed Heads this week. Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) are prohibited under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 and high-risk materials are restricted from infested areas of south-east Queensland. On Wednesday the NSW Government confirmed an immature […]

FORESTRY Corporation is reminding residents to purchase firewood authorisations before collecting wood from State forests. Recent updates have been made to Forestry Corporation’s online firewood permit page. The conditions for firewood collection have also been updated and should be understood prior to entering State forests. The system now distinguishes some locations between pine and native […]

Mathew Anderson competes at the 2024 Boulia Camel Races. Photo: Matt Williams/Queensland.com. Camel racer and trainer Mathew Anderson in action. Camel racer and trainer Mathew Anderson in action. Camel racer and trainer Mathew Anderson in action. DUNGOG locals Mathew and Taneal Anderson are setting off to Queensland this week to defend their 2024 Boulia Camel […]

DUNGOG will celebrate one of its most legendary locals on Saturday 19 July, with the unveiling of a life-size statue of cricket great Doug Walters. Set to be revealed at 2pm on Saturday, 19 July, the statue has been organised by a group of Walters’s friends, who travel with him to Dungog twice a year. […]

TEN new paramedic interns set to begin the on-road component of their 12-month internships in the Hunter region, taking their next steps towards becoming fully qualified paramedics. Four of the interns will be based in Hunter Zone 1, with the remaining six heading to Hunter Zone 2. Zone 1 is a smaller geographical area which […]

Some of the damage caused by May’s floods in Mid North Coast and Hunter State Forests. Photos: Forestry Corporation. THE region’s State Forests are progressively reopening following the floods and severe weather of May but the Forestry Corporation is urging users to check the status of trails and campgrounds in advance, and to exercise extreme […]