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News September 25, 2026

Results of 2026 RNSWCC Board Elections

As you may be aware, voting for the 2026 Board Elections (Metropolitan & Hunter Regions) closed at 12:00 PM today, Friday, 25 September 2026. The election results were compiled by Vero Voting.

METROPOLITAN REGION
A total of five (5) candidates stood for election in the Metropolitan Region, with the following two (2) candidates successfully elected:
- Dr Karen Hedberg BVSc – 258 votes (Elected)
- Mrs Christina Rafton – 247 votes (Elected)
The remaining candidates not elected were:
- Mr Aaron Brooker – 225 votes
- Ms Natalie Robbins – 161 votes
- Mrs. Mara Bontempo-Ross – 51 votes
HUNTER REGION
A total of three (3) candidates stood for election in the Hunter Region, with the following one (1) candidate successfully elected:
- Mr John Bryson – 91 votes (Elected)
The remaining candidates not elected were:
- Mrs Dianne Wright – 79 votes
- Mr Paul York – 67 votes
We thank all candidates for their participation and congratulate those who have been elected.
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News September 18, 2026

Labour Day Weekend ~ DOGS NSW Office Closure

Please be advised that the DOGS NSW Office will be closed on Friday, 2 October 2026.

The Office will reopen at 9:30 am on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, following the Labour Day Public Holiday on Monday, 5 October 2026.

Please note that while the Office will be closed during this period, the DOGS NSW grounds will remain open as usual.

We appreciate your understanding and wish all members a safe and enjoyable long weekend.
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DOGS NSW Regulations September 17, 2026

DOGS NSW Regulations Update

At its recent meeting, the Board of Directors approved the following amendments to DOGS NSW Regulations:-
PART II-SHOW New Clause 22.4
PART XIII-CODE OF ETHICS Amendment Clause 23(i)
Click here to view the amended Regulations in their entirety: Regulations | DOGS NSW
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News August 25, 2026

Call for Nominations DOGS NSW Regional Directors: Illawarra & South East Region & Northern Region
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