THE NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is taking applications from people to rehome wild horses from Barrington Tops National Park. Horses will be made available for rehoming as part of the park’s management plan to remove all horses…
THE STATE Government is encouraging farmers to take part in a trial that exempts farm vehicles used to fight fires from registration. Under the trial, participants can nominate a Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle (FFFV), or a vehicle used for firefighting…
WRITING for News Of The Area (NOTA) has been an enriching and rewarding experience. Delving into the stories behind the Dungog community has sharpened my writing skills and allowed me to connect with the heartbeat of our town. Advertise with…
THE M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace project has welcomed its first group of pre-employment program participants into long-term roles. A group of 12 Indigenous jobseekers, selected from more than 60 applicants, participated in a joint government-funded pre-employment program…
REVIEWING my short time as a reporter for Dungog Shire News Of The Area, one thing stands out above all else. The people of Dungog Shire have a wide range of interests and industries, but they have a single-minded attitude…
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. 1236 PTE David William Skimmings – WW1 (AIF) Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
AT the request of Dungog Shire Council, waste collection contractor JR Richards has developed a new process for the bulky waste and scrap metal collection that is offered in February each year. The number of items collected each year has…
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…
A GROUP of local young people are tackling the Kokoda Track in July 2025 and organisers are looking for more participants to join them. The Kokoda Track or Trail is a single-file foot thoroughfare that runs 96 kilometres overland through…
ADDITIONAL funding to improve mobile phone connectivity across the Hunter region during disasters is now available. The Albanese Government has announced $55 million worth of grants through Round 8 of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP). Advertise with News of…