January 14, 2026
Hundreds of Scouts set up camp at Dungog Showground
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Hundreds of Scouts set up camp at Dungog Showground

DUNGOG Showground is hosting the Hunter and Coastal Regional Scout Corroboree camp this week. More than 250 Scouts are attending the event, representing the Hunter and Coastal Region as well as Sydney, the  Blue Mountains and other areas of NSW. In addition, around 100 Scout leaders will be busy organising and keeping an eye on […]

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Push for accessibility improvements at Paterson Station Photos of the station from every angle highlight the lack of accessibility.
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Push for accessibility improvements at Paterson Station

Photos of the station from every angle highlight the lack of accessibility. Photos of the station from every angle highlight the lack of accessibility. Photos of the station from every angle highlight the lack of accessibility. Photos of the station from every angle highlight the lack of accessibility. Photos of the station from every angle […]

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Extreme weather increasing health risks in rural and remote Australia
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Extreme weather increasing health risks in rural and remote Australia

THE Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says extreme weather across Australia is increasing health risks for rural, remote and First Nations communities and placing growing pressure on local health services. ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says prolonged and severe weather events are affecting the health of rural communities and will continue to […]

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NSW foster and kinship carers to receive allowance boost
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NSW foster and kinship carers to receive allowance boost

FOR the first time in more than two decades, foster and kinship carers across NSW have received a 20 percent increase to their care allowance. The increase aims to ease cost-of-living pressures and strengthen support for vulnerable children in out-of-home care. The tax-free increase took effect from 1 January 2026 and applies to authorised carers […]

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Unskilled workers critical to ensuring agriculture sustainability
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Unskilled workers critical to ensuring agriculture sustainability

THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for a renewed focus on a sustainable agricultural workforce, urging policymakers to ensure the needs of regional communities are properly addressed. In a submission to the Value of Skilled Migration to Australia inquiry, the NFF said while skilled migrants play an important supporting role in the agricultural workforce, […]

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Exemptions for farmers under new gun laws in NSW
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Exemptions for farmers under new gun laws in NSW

PRIMARY producers across NSW will operate under tighter firearm regulations following new legislation. The State Government emphasises that the reforms recognise the legitimate needs of farmers while strengthening community safety. The Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 passed the NSW Parliament on Wednesday 24 December in response to the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi […]

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Dungog Rumble hands huge cheque to Dungog Shire Palliative Care Volunteers Malcolm Marquet presented the giant cheque to Margaret Jones.
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Dungog Rumble hands huge cheque to Dungog Shire Palliative Care Volunteers

Dungog Shire Palliative Care Volunteers, Rumble committee members and the new car. Malcolm Marquet presented the giant cheque to Margaret Jones. Dungog Rumble members with the giant cheque and new car. REPRESENTATIVES from the Dungog Rumble and Dungog Shire Palliative Care Volunteers met on Sunday afternoon, 7 December at the Bank Hotel, Dungog. The Rumble […]

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Trial to reduce hours at Stroud customer service point and library Stroud Customer Service Point and Library.
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Trial to reduce hours at Stroud customer service point and library

MIDCOAST Council will trial reduced hours of operation at the Stroud Customer Service Point and Library. From 5 January, the service will open from Tuesday to Thursday 9am – 12pm each week for a three-month period. According to Council, the aim of the trial is to align opening hours with service usage by the community. […]

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Dungog Shire Council ‘committed to parking solutions’ in Dowling Street
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Dungog Shire Council ‘committed to parking solutions’ in Dowling Street

DUNGOG Shire Council is taking proactive steps to address parking concerns in Dowling Street, Dungog following feedback from local retailers regarding the availability of main street CBD parking spaces. Concerns have been raised that retail employees are occupying these spaces for extended periods, making it difficult for customers to access businesses in the area. “Council […]

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