April 16, 2025

Dungog Shire News Of The Area

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Rapid response units to tackle regional youth crime Police Commissioner Karen Webb said the fear of crime is having a significant impact in rural communities. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi.
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Rapid response units to tackle regional youth crime

NSW Police have launched rapid response units to tackle youth crime across the state. Operation Soteria is a high-profile strategy involving around 60 officers. Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos said that over the next three months, police will target offenders aged between 11 to 16 years of age and specifically focus on aggravated break, enter and […]

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Hearings underway for Martins Creek Quarry appeal Many in Paterson are not pleased with Daracon’s plans for the quarry site or the village.
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Hearings underway for Martins Creek Quarry appeal

DARACON’S appeal for approval of the proposed expansion of the Martins Creek Quarry continues, with hearings now underway and continuing until 28 March. On 17 March, the public portion of the case hearings were held at Tocal Hall. The commissioners heard from seven local speakers representing the Paterson/Martins Creek community. After the hearing, the commissioners, […]

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Historic Gresford Show returns for 93rd agricultural showcase Gresford Showgrounds will host several action-packed days of fun this weekend.
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Historic Gresford Show returns for 93rd agricultural showcase

THE 93rd annual Gresford Show will be held from 7-8 March at the Gresford Showgrounds. Show highlights include steer rides, post splitting, animal nursery, pet parade, show jumping and more. Fireworks will light up the night sky on Saturday evening. The program includes hundreds of horse show classes, a very competitive campdraft, a variety of […]

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Mini Boomerangs kick off The Mini Boomerangs team, Lucas, Kalani, Zac, Michael (coach), Isaac, Albie, Walt, Ryder, Nathan, Chris (coach), Archer. Front row: Olive and Vincent.
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Mini Boomerangs kick off

A BRAND-NEW initiative from Dungog Soccer Club has given local kids their first taste of the game, with the introduction of the Mini-Boomerangs program. Designed for children who have never played soccer before, the program has seen 18 enthusiastic youngsters aged four to eight hit the training paddock at Barnes Oval for four Thursday afternoon […]

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Cyclone leftovers to blame for forecast East Coast drenching
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Cyclone leftovers to blame for forecast East Coast drenching

THE expected East Coast drenching is the result of a “perfect storm” of circumstances”. The Bureau of Meteorology put out a Flood Watch on Sunday 2 March, alerting the upper Mid North Coast region to the after-effects of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, moving in from the South Pacific. “Rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred has the […]

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Dungog Shire artists complete mural project Mick Brady, Sustainability Officer, Muswellbrook Shire Council.
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Dungog Shire artists complete mural project

AN ARTS initiative featuring Dungog’s Lisa Wiseman and Clarence Town’s Bec Towers has brought life back to a walking path at Muscle Creek, Muswellbrook. “Muswellbrook Shire Council with the support of local community groups and volunteers is returning Muscle Creek to its former glory,” the Council stated. Council commissioned Ms Wiseman to paint the plain, […]

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NSW and SA unite to curb bullying with landmark agreement
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NSW and SA unite to curb bullying with landmark agreement

THE NSW and South Australia state governments will collaborate on measures to combat bullying in schools. Deputy Premier and NSW Education Minister Prue Car and her South Australian education counterpart Blair Boyer signed a joint agreement to tackle the scourge of bullying. The joint effort follows the success of last year’s groundbreaking Social Media Summit, […]

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Plan for Dungog tourism to be updated
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Plan for Dungog tourism to be updated

DUNGOG Regional Tourism (DRT) is updating its Destination Management Plan (DMP). It is now seeking the input of businesses and other organisations across the Shire with an interest in tourism and related matters. “Destination Management Plans are a way of putting together a general strategy as to what needs to be done in a region […]

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Community rallies to support Laurieton Fisherman’s co-op after devastating fire The community response has been swift and overwhelming, with more than 40 locals attending the meeting. Photo: Kim Ambrose.
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Community rallies to support Laurieton Fisherman’s co-op after devastating fire

  THE Camden Haven community has come together in a show of support for the Laurieton Fisherman’s Co-op and Laurieton Seafoods after a devastating fire destroyed the building on Wednesday, 15 January. Community members, groups and organisations gathered at the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) on Sunday to discuss how best to assist the Co-op […]

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Liberals call for more trainee tradies during Port Stephens site visit Senator Maria Kovacic, Liberal candidate for Paterson Laurence Antcliff and Sussan Ley MP.
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Liberals call for more trainee tradies during Port Stephens site visit

  A HOME under construction in Anna Bay was host to visiting politicians on Wednesday, 15 January. Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Sussan Ley was joined by NSW Senator Maria Kovacic and the Liberal candidate for Paterson, Laurence Antcliff. It was an opportunity for Mr Antcliff, who has worked in the building industry, to […]

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