JUST around the corner from the main street of Dungog is a block of land with an unexpectedly rich history. Zoned as “General Industrial”, it is a place that has had several industrial uses. Advertise with News of The Area…
CICADAS are enjoying a very big year in 2024 with their incessant daytime cacophony kicking off before the kookaburras and fizzling out after the frogs set-up their night time croaks. News Of The Area asked cicada expert Prof David Emery,…
THIS story is part of a series about military veterans laid to rest at Dungog General Cemetery by Dungog RSL sub-Branch Vice-President Martin Holmes. NX130224 PTE William Edward (Ted) McFadyen – WW2 (AIF) Ted was born at Clarence Town in…
FOR over two decades, the Dungog Shire Community Centre has provided essential Services Australia support to the local community, but rising costs and inadequate government funding now threaten its future. The agency has offered assistance with Centrelink, Medicare, and related…
LOCAL songstress Megan Edwards, accompanied by Sally Hunt on the Royal Grand Piano, have led a heart-warming Christmas carols singalong that delighted the Dungog community. The event, held on Friday 13 December at The Royal Hotel, included a special performance…
DUNGOG Arts Society (DAS) is putting out a call to artists, artisans, craftspeople and performers. It is time to get entries in for their new exhibition. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
DUNGOG Shire Palliative Care volunteers held a street stall outside Lovey’s Dungog IGA on Saturday morning. For sale were home made sweet treats like cakes and biscuits, crafts, and donated items suitable for gifts. Advertise with News of The Area…
DOWLING Street came alive on Friday, 29 November, as the Dungog District Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Dungog Christmas Street Party. Themed “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, the event encouraged attendees to embrace their inner fairies and woodland creatures, with…
RAIL contractor Brimble is repurposing an old timber mill at Maxwells Creek into a staging and maintenance facility for specialised railway vehicles. The new facility will provide Brimble with greater capacity to cache, service and deploy highly specialised machinery and…
DUNGOG local Michelle Dado-Millynn, co-creator and producer of the acclaimed documentary “The Power of Activism”, continues to inspire global audiences with her work. The film celebrates young environmental activists, showcasing their efforts to drive positive change in sustainability and the…