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Wednesday, 6 May 2026
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Prestigious win for apprentice Mat RISING talent Mathew Thompson has been crowned Apprentice of the Year at the prestigious 2026 World Butcher Wars, following an outstanding performance at Sydney Meatstock over the weekend. Competing in front of massive, energetic crowds at the Sydney Showgrounds, Mat demonstrated exceptional skill, precision and creativity in the butchery arena while proudly representing Stroud Butchery. Held in Sydney as part of Meatstock, the event provided the perfect highpressure stage for the world’s best emerging and well established butchers, and Mat rose to the occasion with confidence and professionalism
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Stroud Butcher’s Mathew Thompson celebrates his win. Photo: supplied.
work the Williams River east of to rehabilitate the historic is listed on the NSW State Work underway to preserve MAINTENANCE landmark on Stroud Hill Heritage Register, is the kicked off on Monday to Dungog. The NSW Government Road. upgrade the heritageheritage-listed Cooreei Bridge listed Cooreei Bridge over is investing $7.3 million Cooreei Bridge, which CONTINUED Page 14
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23-27 Hooke Street, Dungog $550 pw
• Prime location in town with approx 180sqm • Mechanical workshop, may suit other use • 3 Phase power, high roller door & office space • Flexible lease options available, short or long term
• Workbench, toilet facilities and kitchenette
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74 Common Road, Dungog $792,000 including GST
14 Timbertop Road, Glen Oak $1,200,000
• Vacant 5512sqm block zoned General Industrial • Power, sewerage and water all available onsite • Perimeter fenced with attractive road frontage
• Peaceful & private 2.5 acre lifestyle property • Beautifully presented 4-5 bedroom home • Country style kitchen - Generous living area • Additional dble garage - Above ground pool • Conveniently located mins from Maitland
• Current DA Approval for 2 lot subdivision • Next to Dungog Common Recreation Reserve
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