Waste Collection Update Published on 21 May 2025 Due to ongoing extreme weather and flooding, bin collection services across the Dungog region are being adjusted. Please see below for the latest updates. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Connect: 16 May 2025 Published on 16 May 2025 This week Mayor Digby Rayward talks about:- persistent rain impacting the condition of our roads and progress of projects such as the new Clarence Town Bridge- Community Information sessions held across the shire for the Community Strategic Plan. Submissions close today- continued lobbying for grant funding- Hunter Water- Newcastle Airport expansion- Thank you to volunteers in our Shire Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Connect: 9 May 2025 Published on 09 May 2025 This week Cr James Campbell talks about:- the closure of the library has been postponed until June. The library will now be open as usual next week, including storytime- Clarence Town Bridge update- Gresford Bridge update- the draft Community Strategic plan is on public exhibition util 16 May- roads and infrastructure update Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Happenings May 2025 Published on 01 May 2025 This week Mayor Rayward talks about:- the great work by Council crews following the recent flooding over the long weekend- the importance of coming along to a community information session for the Community Strategic Plan- A positive meeting with Hunter Water on future collaboration initiatives Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Connect: 17 April 2025 Published on 17 April 2025 This week Deputy Mayor Alexandria Carruthers talks about:- April Council Meeting outcomes, including the Community Strategic Plan being endorsed for public exhibition- Brig O'Johnston Bridge updates- Easter long weekend activities- Anzac Day ceremonies- 10yr Anniversary of Dungog floods- Community Builders update Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Connect: 24 April 2025 Published on 11 April 2025 This week Councillor Liam Ley talks about:- The success of the Dungog Rodeo and Gresford Billy Cart Derby - making a special mention to thank the event organisers and volunteers.- The significance of ANZAC Day and the events happening around the shire.- The importance of the Community Strategic Plan - The Federal Election pre-polling and Get To Know Your Candidates event on 28 April. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Connect: 4 April 2025 Published on 04 April 2025 This week Mayor Digby Rayward talks about:- recent weather events- Country Mayors Association & motion regarding the Grants Commission- Community Grants Workshop on next Wednesday evening- Easter weekend activities Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Connect: 28 March 2025 Published on 28 March 2025 This week Cr Liam Ley talks about:- Dungog Rodeo- Anzac Day services- Mayor working with Hunter JO and other Hunter Mayors with a plan to reinvest coal royalties back into the communities- TAFE NSW seeking community feedback- Youth Week Grants close today- Upcoming Community Grants Workshop- Volunteer of the Year Nominations Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Connect: 21 March 2025 Published on 21 March 2025 This week Deputy Mayor Alexandria Carruthers talks about:- Wrap up from this week's Council meeting- Motions confirmed for ALGA- Grants Management Review and upcoming Community Grants Workshop- Coronation Park reopening Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Connect: 14 March 2025 Published on 14 March 2025 This week Cr James Campbell talks about:- The recent weather event- Thank you for submitting feedback during the public exhibition of the Clarence Town Structure Plan- There is still time to submit feedback for the Clarence Town Flood Study- Youth Week Grants Program- upcoming track work and resulting disruption to services Tagged as: , Media Releases