September 30, 2026
The Nationals’ NSW incumbent Ross Cadell wins preselection
Government, Regional

The Nationals’ NSW incumbent Ross Cadell wins preselection

LEADER of The Nationals Matt Canavan has congratulated The Nationals’ News South Wales incumbent Senator Ross Cadell on winning preselection for the next federal election. Senator Canavan said Senator Cadell has made an enormous contribution to The Nationals and deserved the top spot for the Party on the next Coalition Senate ticket. “Ross has been […]

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Landcare volunteers peel back the years to awaken Dungog’s Sleeping Beauties Clearing privet and choking vines from the bush off Windeyer Street by Sustaining the Williams Valley Landcare group volunteers has revealed red cedars, sandpaper figs and red Kamala trees planted two decades ago.
Community, Local News, Regional

Landcare volunteers peel back the years to awaken Dungog’s Sleeping Beauties

Clearing privet and choking vines from the bush off Windeyer Street by Sustaining the Williams Valley Landcare group volunteers has revealed red cedars, sandpaper figs and red Kamala trees planted two decades ago. Sustaining the Williams Valley Landcare group volunteers have uncovered ‘sleeping beauties’ in the form of red cedars, sandpaper figs and red Kamala […]

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State’s historic wooden bridges subject to review Clarence Town’s Brig O'Johnston Bridge was repaired earlier this year, following the opening of a modern new bridge alongside it.
Community, Government, Local News, Regional

State’s historic wooden bridges subject to review

THE State’s historic timber truss bridges are in the spotlight, and potentially the cross-hairs, of a Transport for NSW review into the management of these structures and their place in modern road networks. Today, Transport for NSW manages, maintains and preserves 27 historic timber truss bridges across the state dating from 1880 to 1930. “Steeped […]

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Free Dungog event offers information about rooftop solar and batteries The rooftop solar on top of Dungog Shire Community Centre, with volunteers Rachel Stokes and Laurel McBriarty. Photo: Ken Rubeli.
Community, Local News, Regional

Free Dungog event offers information about rooftop solar and batteries

The rooftop solar on top of Dungog Shire Community Centre, with volunteers Rachel Stokes and Laurel McBriarty. Photo: Ken Rubeli. The rooftop solar on top of Dungog Shire Community Centre, with volunteers Rachel Stokes and Laurel McBriarty. Photo: Ken Rubeli. The rooftop solar on top of Dungog Shire Community Centre, with volunteers Rachel Stokes and […]

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Member for Lyne out and about in region Standing: Vice President John Pryde, Life Member Ian Young, Alison Penfold MP, Vice President Jeff Studdert, Ian Burnet, Llew O’Brien, President Bob Humphrey and Secretary Russell Steer. Seated: Committee Member Ron Jones.
Community, Government, Local News, Regional

Member for Lyne out and about in region

THE Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold, and Llew O’Brien, MP for Wide Bay, Queensland and the Coalition’s Special Envoy for Men and Boys, dropped in to the Dungog Men’s Shed earlier this month. Dungog Men’s Shed President Bob Humphrey said the pair enjoyed a ‘convivial morning tea’ with the Dungog men, presented them with […]

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First case of bird flu in endangered sea lion A sea lion has tested positive for bird flu, sparking fears of a possible extinction event. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
Health, Local News, National, Regional

First case of bird flu in endangered sea lion

AUSTRALIA’S rarest seal species has recorded a case of bird flu for the first time, with an animal dying from the disease while recovering from a shark attack. The first case in an Australian sea lion has raised concerns for the species’ already dwindling population. A sea lion at South Australia’s Seal Bay on Kangaroo […]

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Tea lovers pouring in this week for Dungog’s quirkiest party of the year For tea lovers, there’s lots to love in Dungog this week.
Community, Local News, Regional

Tea lovers pouring in this week for Dungog’s quirkiest party of the year

For tea lovers, there’s lots to love in Dungog this week. EVERYONE loves a party and this week’s much-loved Dungog Tea Party has something for everyone. Based at historic James Theatre, it’s one of the town’s most delightfully unique events of the year. Beginning on Wednesday, the party attracts more than 1000 locals and visitors […]

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Palliative needs missing in aged care assessments
Community, Health, Local News, Regional

Palliative needs missing in aged care assessments

THE question of whether elderly Australians with serious, life-limiting illness are getting timely access to palliative care has been raised by Palliative Care Australia (PCA). The ABC’s Four Corners investigation The Waiting Game put the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT), an automated decision-making system used to assess older Australians seeking government-funded aged care, under a spotlight. […]

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Port Stephens families urged to keep talking about bullying Bullying No Way Week has ended, however conversations can’t stop. Photo: Shutterstock.
Community, Health, Local News, Regional, School

Port Stephens families urged to keep talking about bullying

FOR Port Stephens families, the end of Bullying No Way Week should not mean the end of conversations about bullying. Parents, schools, sporting clubs and community groups are being encouraged to keep checking in with young people after new Kids Helpline figures highlighted the seriousness of the issue. More than 627,000 students nationally took part […]

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