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Dungog Shire in the Hunter Region of NSW, is renowned for its forests, mountains and picturesque river villages with historic elegant buildings and lush rural landscapes, as well as art and cultural events.
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It’s all here on your doorstep
Dungog Shire is only 60 mins from Newcastle and 2 1/2 hours from Sydney.
Find out what there is to do, see, taste and experience , in our latest magazine here …
You’ll wonder why you’ve never been!
9 August 2026 6:30am- 12:00pm
With a local coffee cart, local brunch produce, kids bushcraft-rewilding-trail running activities (fully supervised while you run!) music, dog friendly and a great atmosphere. Kids 12 and under run free. This is a great morning day out, and with it wrapping up by midday, it allows plenty of time to depart Dungog for home.
Dungog Running Festival is organised by a volunteer committee, with all proceeds will be donated to the much-loved and much-needed Dungog Shire Community Centre.
Sat 15 August 2026
Join Defashion Dungog at the James Theater to explore and showcase eco-friendly, sustainable and innovative fashion and wearables. Think upcycled couture, organic textiles, trashion, mending … All are welcome as an artist, presenter/model or audience.
Explore four creative themes …
Biomaterials: be inspired by textiles from natural materials, traditional or very new.
The things we carry: consider how you carry stories, emotions, memories, things.
Advanced style: celebrate older personal style – how funky would you like your 90-plus self to be?
Anything sustainable: embrace eccentricity – playful experimentation for your eco-friendly wearable.
Get ready … vogue: join the fun at the fashion parade ‘+’ . Come along in sustainable togs … threads … gear … ready to party at the James Theatre, Dungog.
Send them an email to get on the defashion dungog mailing list for related activities.
See the website or Facebook page for the closing date to submit an expression of interest with photos of the wearable and a description.
Fri 28 Aug & Sat 29 Aug 2026
See website for session times.
Experience world-class cinema at Australia’s most charming film festival in historic Dungog!
Celebrating its 17th year, AGOG – A Feast of Films from Afar festival returns to the iconic James Theatre, bringing international cinematic excellence to the heart of Dungog Shire. Since its inception in 2007, this beloved homegrown festival has earned an outstanding reputation for curating the finest films from around the globe.
Immerse yourself in an extraordinary day of cinema at the historic James Theatre, proudly holding the distinction as NSW’s oldest continuously operating theatre. This atmospheric venue provides the perfect backdrop for discovering exceptional films from diverse countries and many more fascinating destinations.
Whether you’re a dedicated cinephile or simply love discovering new cultures through film, AGOG offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience world cinema in one of Australia’s most historic and atmospheric theatres. A truly unique cultural experience combining international cinema with Australian heritage.
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