SWELTERING workers and residents were spared mass blackouts after being asked to go easy on air-conditioning and turn off lights and appliances during a heatwave. The energy regulator forecasted a shortfall in electricity supplies in NSW between 3.30pm and 5pm on Wednesday, 25 November, brought on by high demand and outages

AROUND 60 people left the James Theatre Dungog on Saturday afternoon with a stronger understanding of the diversity and importance of local rainforests. The event was organised by the Paterson Allyn Williams Science and Ideas Hub and the Hunter Region Landcare Network as part of a “Rainforest Conversations Series”. Advertise

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. 21531 CPL Donald Bruce MACKAY – WW2 (RAAF) Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02)

LAUGHTER and jokes bounced back and forth between hardworking Country Women’s Association (CWA) members in Dungog last Thursday. They were busy getting ready for their Elf Hat and Elf Puppet workshops, and making and decorating the Elfie Booth. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

WHEN it comes to celebrities, the little town of Dungog has more than most locals realise. Pauline Cambourne, is one such quiet achiever. 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 Many residents would know Pauline

THE Vacy Crop Swap celebrated its first anniversary on Sunday, 17 November. The Crop Swap was founded by Vacy’s Stacie Palframan after she realised there was a lack of local opportunity for gardeners wanting to exchange small scale produce. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

ON Friday 8 November, Lara Aged Care in Dungog held a Remembrance Day service for residents who would be unable to attend the public service last Monday. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us

STROUD’S rich history and charm will take centre stage in “Amongst Cedars”, a new radio play by Anne Frost OAM. The play is set to debut at 2:00pm on Sunday, November 24 in the Stroud School of Arts hall. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

DUNGOG’S Uniting Church Hall buzzed with the sounds of happy patchworkers and their sewing machines on Saturday, 16 November. A group of 16 women from Dungog and across the Hunter took part in a Creative Patchwork workshop. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

ON Monday 11 November, the Dungog community gathered at the Dungog RSL Memorial Club Cenotaph to honour the more than 103,000 Australians who have lost their lives in wars, conflicts, and peace operations. The service was conducted by the Dungog RSL sub-Branch. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it