Why?

The need to dam a highly productive river is yet to be proven...

Why?

Williams Valley

A great place to live

Valley

Williams River at Tillegra

Vital to our community

River

Williams Valley

Area to be inundated if the dam goes ahead...

Valley

Williams Valley

Prime agricultural land

Valley

Dairying

A tradition on this productive land...

dairy cows

Heritage

A living community...

Community Involvement

River water

Vital for biodiversity

river

Williams River

Beautiful...

river

Riverine forest

A rich ecosystem vital for biodiversity

river

A special environment...

Could you vote for a party that would destroy this?

river

Tillegra Bridge

A dead end road? We think not!

protest

No Way!

The need to dam a highly productive river is yet to be proven...

No Way!

Archive for 'Events' Category

Walk for the Williams

Mar 7th, 2010 by admin | Comments Off

Join us on our Walk for the Williams – an initiative by the Save the Williams River Coalition. Sunday 14 March 2010 is the International Day of Action for Rivers. On this day, concerned residents of the Hunter will begin the Walk for the Williams. Over the following week, supporters will walk the length of [...]

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At the Stroke of a Pen

Feb 10th, 2010 by admin | Comments Off

A group of accomplished photographers have put together a very impressive portfolio of images covering the Williams River and the natural beauty of the inundation area, the valleys heritage, as well as dairy farming in the valley. The exhibition is very appropriately called At the Stroke of a Pen . On Sunday 14th February a [...]

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Stop Tillegra Dam and Save me a River

Nov 10th, 2009 by admin | Comments Off

On Thursday 12th November No Tillegra Dam Group (Dungog Branch) will be travelling to Newcastle to join the Wilderness Society team and then go on to Sydney to deliver submissions against the Tillegra Dam Environmental Assessment Report.  Meet at Broadmeadow Railway Station at 9am. Even if you can’t come to Sydney the press will be [...]

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National Water Week

Jul 26th, 2009 by admin | Comments Off

National Water Week 2009, which will be held from 18-24 October 2009, is the premier, all-encompassing community water awareness event in Australia and will be hosted by the Australian Water Association in partnership with the National Water Commission. This year’s theme – Securing Our Water Future – will provide a platform for organisations involved in [...]

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H2009 – adapting to change

Jun 6th, 2009 by admin | Comments Off

H2009 – 32nd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium 2009 Newcastle City Hall, King St, Newcastle 30 November – 3 December 2009. The theme for the symposium is “adapting to change” and they claim to have approached some exciting and innovative keynote speakers to compliment the theme.

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The Reel Deal

Apr 9th, 2009 by admin | 1

Don’t leave it too late. Tickets for our benefit gig at Dungog RSL on Saturday June 6 featuring the Reels can now be prebooked and purchased over the Internet. Details are here. Ordered via our email form or otherwise prebooked: Adult – $20, Child – $10, Family – $50. At the door on the night: [...]

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Keep it real! – Save the Williams River

Apr 1st, 2009 by admin | Comments Off

No Tillegra Dam Group with the support of Save the Williams River Coalition presents… A weekend of fun, fund- and awareness-raising in the gorgeous Williams Valley, JUNE 6 & 7 (long weekend). Sat 6 June 7.30pm Dungog RSL BENEFIT GIG featuring popular 80′s band THE REELS. Also playing, local jazz identities Matt Crane and Paul [...]

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Next NTDG Monthly Meeting

Mar 1st, 2009 by admin | Comments Off

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 25 August 2010 at 6:30pm? at the Anglican Church Hall, Dowling Street Dungog. Please bring a plate for supper. Everyone is welcome. If you are unable to attend the meeting please send through your thoughts and suggestions for discussion. Don’t forget our new T-shirts, shopping bags & stickers [...]

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River works field day

Jan 10th, 2009 by admin | Comments Off

Riparian and River Works: current & historical views of management Gresford District Landcare Group FREE FIELD DAY 9am Saturday 21 March Car pool at the Gresford Showground entrance Park Street, East Gresford 8.30am or meet at Canningalla, Dowlings Rd Bandon Grove 9am Saturday 21 March Need or want to know about riparian and river management? [...]

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Dungog Garage Sale

Jan 10th, 2009 by admin | Comments Off

Saturday 14th March at Carol & Dave’s, 47 Myles St Dungog to sell off what’s left of our goodies. Come along & grab a bargain or just pop in to say hello.

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Meet Platypus Bill

Jan 10th, 2009 by admin | Comments Off

Bill the playpus will be visiting Aberdare Tavern 196 Vincent St Cessnock Thursday night 12th March at 6.30pm. A group from Dungog will be travelling over to show our support, meet Bill & enjoy tea at the tavern. If you wish to come along & share transport let us know.

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Singleton Markets

Jan 10th, 2009 by admin | Comments Off

NTDG will have an information display and market stall at Singleton Farmers and Craft Markets. Please come along and support our cause. Date: Sunday 15 October 2009 Time: 8am-1pm (Market details from Kevin Eade 49305156) Place: Singleton Showground Bathurst Street See you there.

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