Dungog Chronicle
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Police
Port Stephens-Hunter police welcome two new recruits
NSW Police Class 360 at their attestation. Picture NSW Police via Facebook
Chloe Coleman
Joe and Jim celebrate break-through Maitland Gold Cup victory
Nangar Jim won the 2023 Maitland Gold Cup at Maitland Showground on Friday night.
Michael Hartshorn
Dowling Street got festive for their annual Christmas party
Angus Michie
Magician 'The Pretty Amazing Jono' wandered Dowling Street spreading bubbles and joy. Picture supplied.
Opinion
The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Garry Linnell
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
Tenacious journalism, best regional stories celebrated at annual awards
'They cover stories that would otherwise go untold.'
This picture of Melinda Wellington in the water at Wreck Bay NSW won the 2023 ACM Excellence Awards daily news Photo of the Year. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Rocky Horror Show tickets up for grabs
The Rocky Horror Show original Australian cast 2023. Picture by Daniel Boud
Newsroom
Olympian rider remembered with new Kevin Bacon bar
Angus Michie
Kevin Bacon's daughters Julie and Vicky at the unveiling of the Kevin Bacon Bar.
Our People
Celebrations for Trevor Brooker's 100th birthday
Trevor Brooker pictured in The Chronicle in 2014 with one of the many military patches he made.
Our Places
Pool still brings joy to community after 60 years of diving in
Angus Michie
Sean and Casey Hynes with their daughter Bonny celebrating Dungog Swimming Pool's 60th anniversary. Picture by Angus Michie
St Joseph's students lighting the lives of 150 people in power poverty
Charlie McFarlane and Onyx McGee creating solar powered lights. Picture supplied.
Angus Michie
Dungog residents campaign for an off-leash dog area no walk in the park
Angus Michie
Caz Glasson with her dogs Charlie and Gilbert. Picture by Angus Michie.
Here's how you can protect your pets from ticks this summer
RSPCA NSW Hunter Shelter Supervisor Emilie Hayes with Savannah, who is up for adoption. Picture by Simone De Peak
Laura Rumbel
Lifeblood Maitland needs an extra 660 donors in December
Newsroom
Artist Madeleine Stamer wearing the limited-edition Australiana Christmas-inspired bandage she designed. Picture supplied
Mulletfest crowns its new king as the faithful come back to the Hunter
Simon McCarthy
Mick and Harley Crampton of Cessnock at the 2023 Mulletfest grand final at the Hebburn Motorsport Park at Elrington.
Updated
Strong winds tear roof off apartment block at The Hill
Alanna Tomazin
The apartment block on Lemnos Parade.
Flashback Friday: BHP closure, 24 years on | photos, video
1915: Bloom Mill Shears.
Give the gift of hope this Christmas to Carrie's Place
Laura Rumbel
Events and Fundraising Coordinator Rebekah Sadlier and CEO of Carrie's Place Jayne Clowes. Picture by Laura Rumbel
Pet of the Week: Meet Teyah
Teyah is looking for her perfect family. Picture supplied
Rspca Nsw
Our People
Christmas lights shine in memory of Tenieka
Angus Michie
This year Mr Neilson and Mrs Fitzgibbon are naming their donations Niki's Gift in honour of their daughter Tenieka.
Maitland ranks tenth in NSW
Louise Nichols
Maitland saleyards ranked 10th in NSW for the volume of cattle sold through the facility 2022/23.
What's on
Your guide to what's happening in Dungog
The James Theatre is hosting the film 'Scrapper' on Saturday, October 28.
Is Australia facing another Covid Christmas peak?
Jessica Coates
File photo
Astronaut cleared after missing space tomato finally found by NASA
Jessica Coates
The seven occupants of the International Space Station have solved a mystery.

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National
'No one knows how much time he has left': Family of Bruce Willis move in
Bruce Willis at home with daughter Scout LaRue Willis. Picture via Scout LaRue Willis/Instagram
Anna Houlahan
'Rare opportunity': Chemist Warehouse reveals massive $8 billion merger plan
Jessica Coates
'Rare opportunity': Chemist Warehouse reveals massive $8 billion merger plan
'Laughter and tears' as Victorian students receive ATAR results
Anna Houlahan Anna McGuinness
Dux Kate Thompson with Year 1 and Prep students at Wycheproof College. Picture supplied
Sport
'Never seen that happen before': players stunned after moment goes viral
Players were left stunned when the bails were not dislodged on Saturday. Picture supplied
Cameron Mee
Joe and Jim celebrate break-through Maitland Gold Cup victory
Michael Hartshorn
Nangar Jim won the 2023 Maitland Gold Cup at Maitland Showground on Friday night.
Matia Hopwood caps off big year after being crowned youth champion
Angus Michie
Matia Hopwood on Ari.
PropertyView
Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
Exclusive
Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
Jen Melocco
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Steve Evans
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite rate increases
Jen Melocco
People have been sitting on their hands and been unwilling to put their home up for sale as interest rates rise says Ray White Commercial Head of Research, Vanessa Rader.
Sneak peek: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Largest residential block in Garden Suburb listed with $2m to $2.2m guide
Jade Lazarevic
This acreage property at 41 Cambridge Drive in Garden Suburb is listed for sale with a guide of $2 million to $2.5 million. Picture supplied
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied

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What's On
Inside the case and downfall of disgraced war hero Ben Roberts-Smith
Ben Roberts-Smith leaves court during his unsuccessful defamation trial against Fairfax Media. Picture supplied
Josh Leeson
What's on
Superstar car heads to Canberra as city gears up for bumper Summernats
Peter Brewer
Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez has reshuffled the schedule, with the popular Braddon fringe festival extended to three nights. Picture by Gary Ramage
Mulletfest crowns its new king as the faithful come back to the Hunter
Simon McCarthy
Mick and Harley Crampton of Cessnock at the 2023 Mulletfest grand final at the Hebburn Motorsport Park at Elrington.
Recommended
Give the gifts that keep on giving with Samsung this Christmas
The Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector makes the cinematic experience mobile, indoors, outdoors or even the outback. Picture Samsung
Rhiannon Veness
Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards
The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied
Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Elizabeth Habermann
Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
Photos and Video
The $5.2 billion spend the government could not avoid
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher (pictured) and Treasurer Jim Chalmers will release the MYEFO this week. Picture by Karleen Minney
Miriam Webber
Tenacious journalism, best regional stories celebrated at annual awards
'They cover stories that would otherwise go untold.'
This picture of Melinda Wellington in the water at Wreck Bay NSW won the 2023 ACM Excellence Awards daily news Photo of the Year. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Is Australia facing another Covid Christmas peak?
Jessica Coates
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Comment
I got a high ATAR and ran myself into the ground. It wasn't worth it
Real Australia
I aimed for 91 for no particular reason and I got exactly that. Picture by Shutterstock.
Briannah Devlin
Opinion
An odd fondness for assembling flat packs
John Hanscombe
Flat pack frustration is no joke, but I love this process. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Rushed changes have small businesses wondering if govt cares
Luke Achterstraat
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Explore
Book Now
You can now step inside the Hobbit Hole at NZ's Hobbiton Movie Set
You can now step inside the Hobbit Hole at NZ's Hobbiton Movie Set
Glorious hideaway: Rural chic with cherries on top
Sue Wallace
Glorious hideaway: Rural chic with cherries on top
Road Trip
Why the Hume Highway is a road trip worth taking again and again
Garry Linnell
Why the Hume Highway is a road trip worth taking again and again
Visit and explore Santiago as part of a luxury cruise
Visit and explore Santiago as part of a luxury cruise
We're calling it: The world's best revolving restaurants
Tiana Templeman
We're calling it: The world's best revolving restaurants
Take a staircase into Churchill's world at London's hottest new hotel
Ute Junker
Take a staircase into Churchill's world at London's hottest new hotel
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Matt Brace
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Two Ways to Go
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Car Expert
Podcast: New LandCruiser 70 Series, Ineos Grenadier driven and win FREE fuel!
Car Expert
Podcast: New LandCruiser 70 Series, Ineos Grenadier driven and win FREE fuel!
James Wong
Car Expert
Australian farmers show electric cars can work in the middle of nowhere
Jade Credentino
Australian farmers show electric cars can work in the middle of nowhere
Car Expert
MG Cyberster: Electric sports car confirmed for Australia
William Stopford
MG Cyberster: Electric sports car confirmed for Australia
Car Expert
MG 5: More safety kit coming to budget sedan
William Stopford
MG 5: More safety kit coming to budget sedan
Car Expert
Costco Australia wants to sell you a new car
Jade Credentino
Costco Australia wants to sell you a new car
The Senior
Thousands to miss out on improved home care program
Commonwealth Home Support Program recipients will have to wait until at least 2027 to join new Support at Home Program.
CHSP recipients won't go onto Support at Home until 2027.
Eileen Wood
"Who are you?" - Don't be scammed by a stranger
Impersonation scams have fleeced $92 million from us in nine months. Here's how to not be duped.
Staff Reporter
Scammers pretending to be from a bank's fraud team are fleecing millions from Australians. Picture Shutterstock
There's an I in independence, says disability advocate
Anne-Mason Furmage won't let her lifelong disability defeat her.
Rowan Cowley
Disability advocate Ann-Mason Furmage. Picture supplied

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The Land
Top-priced heifer purchased as foundation stud heifer for 13-year-old
The top-priced cow and calf unit in the sale, Reiland Elsa N799, with heifer calf at foot, purchased by Houstons Pastoral, Burrowee, Vic, for $12,500. Picture supplied.
Helen Decosta
Riverina farmer Rebecca Gorman unlocking potential of natural capital
Dan Holmes
Rebecca Gorman on her farm 35km East of Wagga. Picture supplied
Gifts that will plant the seed | In Fiona's Garden
Fiona Ogilvie
Flowers of blue hydrangea Blueberries and Cream turn pink or red in alkaline soil.
Cows with calves surge to $1820 at Carcoar sale
Karen Bailey
David Bulkeley, O'Connell, bought 14 March/April-drop Angus weaner steers for $1000 a head at Carcoar last Friday. The steers were Yamba-blood and sold by FH and SJ Davidson, Young. Picture by Karen Bailey.
How a drive through Meadow Flat led to a competition win for Robert Baillie
Alise McIntosh
Robert Baillie holding a copy of his competition winning photograph. Picture by Alise McIntosh
Life & Style
From Crocs to Frank Greens: Inside the teenage Christmas wishlist
Claire Templeton and Sarah Miller with Crocs, Frank Green bottles and White Fox jumper - this year's Christmas must-haves. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Amy Martin
Advice
Books are the gifts that keep on giving for that hard-to-buy-for person
Noel Whittaker
Here are some great Christmas reading for gift ideas. Photo Shutterstock
Advice
What's the deal with ethical investing? Here's what you need to know
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Sisters Ali and Gaby Rosenberg are co-founders of the Blossom micro-investing app.

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