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. 2654 PTE John Henry Hain – WW1 (AIF) Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
THE Dungog-Clarence Town branch of the NSW Country Women’s Association (CWA) is holding free ‘Cartoon Collaging’ workshops for children during the school holidays. All school age children are welcome to attend on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9.30am to 12pm at…
WORIMI man Josh Gilbert has written a soon-to-be-published book titled “Australia’s Agricultural Identity (An Aboriginal Yarn)”, where he discusses farming practices on land which his ancestors have occupied for 60,000 years. “It’s here, in Gloucester, where I explore what it…
FEWER GP clinics than ever will take new bulk-billed customers and out-of-pocket charges continue to rise, in data labelled concerning but not surprising. Healthcare directory Cleanbill’s annual survey of nearly 7000 GP clinics found Australia’s bulk-billing rate had plummeted to…
THE region’s farmers are being reminded of changes to the storage of firearms and the rules around summer weed spraying. Port Stephens Hunter Police District is alerting gun owners to check the updated fact sheets on safe storage requirements, following…
DUNGOG Shire Council is asking community members to nominate their preferred location for an off-leash dog park. It follows the unanimous endorsement of Councillor Liam Ley’s motion to establish an accessible and centrally located park, close to amenities. Advertise with…
STRUGGLING Australians are being promised more help as Labor pushes to “build Australia’s future” while the Liberals pledge to get the country “back on track”. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has given a glimpse into the Liberals’ campaign mantra as the…
THE ancient tradition of circle dancing is being passed on in Dungog Shire, with a new monthly dance group set to learn the dance formation in East Gresford. “Men, women and children circle dance in African, Asian, Aboriginal, European and…
THE State Government is removing some of the red tape that has prevented farmers fighting fires on their property and adjacent land. During a fire emergency, a landholder can now use surface water and groundwater sources without a water licence…
COASTAL anglers are being asked to help find a solution to the spread of “mushy fish”. Charles Sturt University (CSU) researcher and Lecturer in Ecology Dr Jessica Tout-Lyon, is leading a project based in Port Macquarie aimed at tracking the…