THE first “Illuminating Women” talk was held at the James Theatre in Dungog last week. To kick off the series, internationally renowned architect and social campaigner Caroline Pidcock was the speaker. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
SHOPPERS still feel the impact of rising prices at the supermarket despite inflation lowering, the treasurer admits. Household grocery bills have soared in recent years, with research by comparison website Finder showing grocery spending at a record high in January.…
THIS Friday will mark the beginning of a series of talks at the James Theatre in Dungog. The “Illuminating Women” series is a collaboration between the Dungog-Clarence Town chapter of the CWA and the Paterson Allyn Williams Science & Ideas…
DUNGOG saw a 14 percent decrease in development application (DA) approvals in 2024 compared to 2023, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Of the 4808 building approvals in the Hunter Valley last year, 46 were…
THE 93rd annual Gresford Show was held over the weekend with a wide range of events, competitions, and carnival rides. The wet weather meant the show’s horse program and camp draft were cancelled but the show committee and attendees didn’t…
THE Dungog Rodeo is set to return on Easter Saturday, 19 April, bringing with it a full day of adrenaline-pumping action, thrilling competition, and crowd-favourite entertainment. Held at the Dungog Showground, widely regarded as the most spectator-friendly natural amphitheatre in…
LITERARY lovers turned out in force for an exciting evening at Dungog Library, as bestselling authors Tea Cooper and Sarah Barrie shared insights into their latest books. The highly anticipated event, held on 28 February, saw locals and visitors alike…
A GIANT cheque for a giant amount changed hands this week. At an official presentation on “Hospital Hill”, overlooking Dungog, representatives of Valley Team Penning and the Eastern Branch Australian Stock Horse Society (ASHS) donated $9000 to Dungog Shire Palliative…
THE Community Builders Program has been making waves across the Dungog Shire and Stroud over the past 12 months, inspiring residents to think critically about what it means to build a strong and thriving community. The program is now entering…
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. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…