THE Brig O’Johnston Bridge connecting the east and west of Clarence Town will be upgraded, according to new plans by Council. In a meeting held last week, Dungog Shire Council decided to assign the upgrade to Bridgeworks Australia. Advertise with…
DUNGOG Shire Councillors have endorsed placing the draft Clarence Town Structure Plan and Streetscape Master Plan on public exhibition. The draft Plan outlines a strategic vision for sustainable growth, improved liveability, and enhanced public spaces in Clarence Town. “The documents…
SEVERE weather has continued to lash the Hunter region, with multiple heatwave and storm warnings released over the past week. Separate heatwave warnings were issued by NSW Ambulance on Saturday 25, Monday 27, and Tuesday 28 January, followed by fierce…
THE share of solar and wind powering Australia’s main grid has reached a new high while coal power’s contribution dipped below 50 percent for the first time. Renewable energy supplied a record 46 percent of the national energy market’s electricity…
FARMERS could save more than $50,000 a year on interest costs for hybrid, electric and hydrogen-powered utes and methane-reducing feed for their herds under a new tranche of cheap loans. The nation’s federal green bank on Friday announced $100 million…
THE Reconciliation Dungog Book Club returns on Saturday, 1 March, offering an opportunity to explore the works of Aboriginal authors in a warm, welcoming setting. Convened by Jenny Akers and Libby Doolan, the book club aims to foster lively discussions…
THE holidays can be a very busy time for businesses in any area; people are buying presents and travelling, putting much-needed money back into the local economy. This was no different for Dungog. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
IT seems quite a few Dungog area residents are interested in Bush and Country dancing. Following a recent News Of The Area article, local dance caller Pauline Cambourne received a number of calls from people interested in finding out more.…
DESTINY Haven is a women’s refuge in Brookfield, between Clarence Town and Dungog. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The shelter…
AUSTRALIA needs to prevent the introduction of more “forever chemicals” amid warnings it is becoming increasingly difficult to deal with the contaminants already in the environment. A federal senate inquiry is examining the extent of contaminations from the PFAS family…