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…
AS the 2024 festive season approaches, authorities are intensifying efforts to tackle illegal seafood sales across NSW. The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and NSW Police have again joined forces for Operation Trident, a statewide initiative…
DUNGOG Shire is more connected, sustainable, and ready for the future. The towns of Dungog and Vacy are now home to two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, thanks to a successful grant application by Dungog Shire Council. Advertise with…
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…
CALLS for further reforms to create a universal childcare system are mounting, after major government announcements to improve access for families. Anthony Albanese has promised a re-elected Labor government would abolish the childcare activity test and offer three days of…
MAYOR Digby Rayward continues to push for an improved development application process in Dungog Shire. At Council’s last meeting of 2024, Cr Rayward put forward a Mayoral Minute expressing his concerns with the timeframes some government bodies and agencies are…
AN extra 5000 social homes will be built through $3 billion in joint funding as part of a fast-tracked round of Labor’s signature housing policy. Housing Minister Clare O’Neil will announce a new partnership with the states and territories to…
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…
PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese says Peter Dutton is “hiding from scrutiny” of his $330 billion nuclear energy plan by releasing it weeks before Christmas. Mr Albanese also criticised the bill for the opposition leader’s plan, telling journalists it would be…
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…