Clarence Town Progress Association

28/10/2026

🎉 The Sentinel 2026, THAT’S A WRAP! 🎉

Our final edition of The Sentinel for 2026 is ready to go!

📬 Printed copies will be hitting 1,400 local letterboxes next week.

Not in our distribution area? You can pick up a physical copy from Clarence Town Post Office, the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Dungog and Seaham Pharmacy.

💻 Prefer to read online? Download the latest edition and catch up on individual articles at https://thesentinelnews.com.au/

A huge thank you to our advertisers, contributors and supporters for helping keep The Sentinel running. Your support makes it possible to share local stories, celebrate our community and keep everyone connected. ❤️

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. See you in 2027!

18/10/2026

🇦🇺🏆 CLARENCE TOWN AUSTRALIA DAY 2027 AWARDS – NOMINATIONS! 🏆🇦🇺

🌟 Do you know someone who deserves recognition? 🌟

Clarence Town is full of amazing people who go above and beyond to make our community a wonderful place to live!

As we look ahead to Australia Day 2027, it's time to recognise those individuals and groups who make a real difference in our community. ❤️

👏 Whether it's a dedicated volunteer, a quiet achiever, a young person doing great things, or a community group making a positive impact – we want to hear about them!

🏅 Let's celebrate our local legends!

So often, the people who give the most ask for nothing in return. This is our opportunity to say THANK YOU and give them the recognition they deserve.

🇦🇺 Nominate someone who makes Clarence Town proud!
https://www.dungog.nsw.gov.au/News-Articles/2027-Australia-Day-Awards

Let's make Australia Day 2027 a celebration of the wonderful people who make our community so special.

📣 Please share this post and help spread the word!

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Australia Day Awards! Council is inviting the community to recognise the outstanding individuals, organisations and teams who make a positive difference across Dungog Shire.

18/10/2026

📣 DUNGOG COUNCIL SURVEYS FOR THE CARVAN PARK, WHARF RESERVE, AND THE POOL

There are currently opportunities for our community to provide feedback about the future of Williams River Holiday Park and the surrounding Clarence Town riverfront areas.

The CTPA encourages residents, businesses, community groups and visitors to take a few minutes to complete the surveys and share their ideas.

This is a great opportunity to think about the bigger picture for Clarence Town, including the Holiday Park, river access, recreation, tourism, community facilities and better connections between our riverfront, sporting areas and village.

Whether you have ideas for improvements or simply want to see what we already have protected and enhanced, please have your say (it’s only a few questions).

👉 Complete Survey 1 – Pools - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=NHM4JGZQYUKMKMMneWkMWKtB-nM7dPdPr27xbMd95o5UNzNYR0tBUDdSQ1JVOExUTjZUTUE2VUpRMy4u&route=shorturl

👉 Complete Survey 2 – Caravan Park and Wharf Reserve - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ZgxiNlMrWkmxokqaqvmV-n7k58wvU-pJuuEj0LhrZulUREMwVE5WUktPWjBLV1pERDNYNTJYRU9HNC4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

A strong community response helps make sure Clarence Town's voice is heard. Please share this post with others who care about the future of our town and river.

16/10/2026

📢 OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU!

Section 355 Committees – Clarence Town

We have just had a community meeting with Dungog Shire Council (DSC) to discuss the important role Section 355 Committees play in our local communities.

These committees are an essential part of keeping our community facilities running, maintained and available for everyone to enjoy.

Here in Clarence Town, we are fortunate to have several Section 355 Committees, including those involved with our School of Arts Hall and local sporting facilities.

Like many volunteer organisations, our committees are facing challenges and we need more community members to get involved!

❤️ These facilities belong to our community, and their future relies on people who are willing to lend a hand, share ideas and contribute where they can.

You don't need to have previous committee experience — just an interest in supporting our town and helping ensure these valuable facilities remain available for future generations.

🙋 Could you spare a little time to make a big difference?

If you think this is something you would like to be involved in, or would simply like to know more, please let us know!

Together, we can help keep Clarence Town's community facilities thriving.

A strong community starts with people who care. ❤️

08/09/2026

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31/08/2026

📣 2026 Clarence Town Progress Association Annual General Meeting.

📅 Date: Thursday, 1st October 2026
📍 Location: Clarence Town Senior Citizens’ Centre
⏰ Meeting Time: 6.30pm

We’d love to see our local community come along and support the Clarence Town Progress Association.

Come along, have your say and help make Clarence Town an even better place! 💙

We look forward to seeing you there.

29/08/2026

🗞️ HOT OFF THE PRESS — YOUR LATEST SENTINEL HAS LANDED!

Our Sept/Oct edition is packed and ready to go – with local stories, community news, events, people, projects and plenty of things happening across Clarence Town and our surrounding communities. From the people making a difference behind the scenes, to what’s happening in our streets, clubs, schools, businesses and community groups, The Sentinel is your snapshot of what’s happening close to home.

📬 KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR LETTERBOX. Printed copies will be dropping into letterboxes across Clarence Town and surrounding areas this week.

💻 READ IT ONLINE. Visit our website and download a PDF copy: https://thesentinelnews.com.au/

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11/08/2026

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27/07/2026

⚠️ Pedestrian Safety Reminder ⚠️

At this time of year, please take extra care if you're walking along Clarence Town Road on the outskirts of town - towards Raymond Terrace.

The morning sun can be extremely bright and shines directly into the eyes of drivers just before Cemetery Road, making it much harder to see pedestrians.

If you're out enjoying a beautiful morning walk, we kindly ask that you:
🚶 Stay as far off the edge of the road as it is safe to do so.
👕 Wear bright or reflective clothing where possible.
👀 Stay alert and be aware that drivers may have reduced visibility.

To our drivers, please also take extra care, slow down where appropriate, and keep an eye out for walkers.

A little extra caution from everyone will help keep our community safe. ❤️

27/07/2026

⚠️ ATM SERVICE DISRUPTION
We're upgrading our ATM service!

We are changing ATM providers, and during the changeover there may be interruptions to ATM services while the existing machine is removed and the new machine is installed.

Possible disruption period:

Thursday 30 July – Monday 3 August

If you require cash during this time, we recommend making alternative arrangements in advance.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to bring you an improved ATM service.

Thank you for your understanding.