The Gloucester Scorpions under-14s. Photo: Supplied.
WITH the utmost respect to the quality of Wingham Warriors, Gloucester Scorpions under-14s travelled to Wingham last Saturday for their third encounter of the season. Having already gone down to Wingham twice – 1–0 and 2–0 – the Scorpions knew they were in for another tough battle. Changes were needed, with Peter Clinch backing up […]
Suzie Higgins, Cheryl Goodrich.
LAST Wednesday 19 August, Suzie Higgins had a “blinder” seven points ahead of her handicap to win her division and the Monthly Medal for the Gloucester Golf Ladies’. The day may have looked like a possible wet one overnight but turned into a great day for golf. The event was the Women’s Monthly Medal, and […]
Emma and Sienna both study vocational education and training in addition to other high-school subjects. Photo: Andrew Vivian.
AN increasing number of students are signing up in NSW public schools to vocational education and training courses, which are helping them gain practical, job-ready skills for rewarding careers. This week is National Skills Week and new National Centre for Vocational Education Research figures show that NSW vocational education and training (VET) in-school commencements increased […]
399 Bowman Farm Road, Barrington 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car4.5 acres (approx.)$1,295,000 SURROUNDED by rolling farmland and boasting spectacular views to the mountains and across the valley toward town, this is the ultimate tree change opportunity. The spacious brick residence offers five generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and a double attached garage. Multiple living and entertaining […]
Max enjoys playing his guitar and singing. Max’s octagonal house, which he built. WHO remembers the hippie age of the early 1960s? The days when young people were attracted to flower power (symbols of peace, love and non violence); free love, communal living, organic food, natural remedies and the music from The Beatles, Bob Dylan, […]
Barrington Coast’s tourism operators take home multiple awards at 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards. Photo: midcoast.nsw.gov.au
BARRINGTON Coast tourism operators have celebrated a successful night at the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards, taking home two gold, two silver and two bronze awards in recognition of excellence across the region’s visitor economy. The awards highlighted the diversity and quality of tourism experiences on offer throughout the MidCoast, with Gloucester businesses enjoying […]
From left: Rich Shaw (judge), Kylie Clare, Eli Fenning, Alan Waldon, Sarah-Jane Eggins, Roger Pengelly, Silas Keighran, Christopher Russell, Rachel Saunders, and Mayor Claire Pontin. Photo: Wendy Buswell.
WINNERS of Arts Gloucester’s annual photographic competition, Pix From The Stix, were announced on Saturday 15 August at the Gloucester Gallery. Wildlife photographer and educator Rich Shaw, based in Port Macquarie, was this year’s judge. Having had success in photography competitions, Rich understands what makes an image stand out to judges, and why those images […]
A Blue Plaque commemorating the historic 1965 Freedom Ride advocating for Aboriginal rights. Photo: Heritage NSW.
AN opportunity exists to help preserve and honour history by nominating inspiring people and defining moments that have helped shape the state of New South Wales. The NSW Government is inviting everyone, from individuals to community organisations, to share a story that deserves to be immortalised with a Blue Plaque. There are more than 70 […]
Women should not have to choose between public office and personal safety. Photo: Magnific.
GENDERED abuse and intimidation is discouraging strong female candidates from standing for office or applying for executive roles, a NSW survey has revealed. The Women for Election survey found 89 per cent of respondents, or almost nine out of 10, had experienced online abuse. Three-quarters said it had worsened over the past two years, and […]
