THE Gloucester Veteran Golfers turned out on Tuesday 29 September to find that the recent Spring coring of the greens did not prevent Peter Sate from turning in a fabulous round of golf for an easy win four points ahead of his nearest rival. The event, an Individual Stableford, sponsored by Carol and Trevor Sharp, […]
Second motorbike rider in September Booral crash dies, ute driver charged
A SECOND motorcycle rider has died in the wake of a crash last month on the Bucketts Way involving a utility towing a horse float and two motorcycles, and the 18-year-old driver of the utility has been charged with multiple offences ahead of her November appearance at Raymond Terrace Local Court. On 20 September, 2026 […]
Looks clear? Look again: Gloucester rider puts motorcycle safety in the spotlight
Gloucester motorcyclist Brian Beesley will take to local and regional roads as a volunteer Joe/Jo Rider from 1–9 October. Photo: Sonja Duncan. LOOK AGAIN: Brian Beesley in his distinctive Jo Rider vest on Church Street, Gloucester, encouraging motorists to actively look for motorcycles. Photo: Sonja Duncan. GLOUCESTER motorcyclist Brian Beesley is asking local drivers to […]
New retail spaces bring fresh energy to Gloucester’s main street
Yama owner, Jules Kitchener and Forest of Play owner, Anna Watts celebrate the opening of their neighbouring stores at 51 Church Street, Gloucester. Photo: Sonja Duncan. Forest of Play owner Ana Watts in the shop’s new space, designed as a nostalgic and magical experience for children and adults alike. Photo: Sonja Duncan. Yama’s eclectic range […]
Road trauma report timely after fatal Bucketts Way crashes
AFTER a horrific couple of days of motor vehicle accidents on Bucketts Way south of Gloucester, a recent NSW Parliamentary report seems more than timely. The worst of the accidents occurred when, according to police, a utility pulling a horse float rolled over, crashing into two motorcycles, killing one of the riders and critically injuring […]
Printed Edition 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
Rabbett Wins Vets Golf
LAST Tuesday 22 September was sufficiently damp a day as to deter half the normal field for the Gloucester Veteran Golfers regular outing. Not it seems sufficiently so to prevent Dale Rabbett from turning in a sparkling round five strokes ahead of the field. The event was an Individual Stroke sponsored by Gary Peters; and […]
Stroud 200 Committee Members (from left) Kylie Gorton, Allan Raine, Wendy Donohoe, Rod Gorton, Tess Raine, Eamonn Donohoe, Veronica Frost and Glen Burcher, with Member for Lyne Alison Penfold and former Stroud mayor John Chadban at the launch of the Stroud200 Bicentenary Program in Stroud. Photo: Supplied.
Stroud’s 200th anniversary milestone officially kicks off
STROUD is set to mark 200 years with 10 days of community and connection, after officially launching its Bicentenary Program on Wednesday, 29 September. “We are so proud to announce that the Stroud 200 Bicentenary Program is now live,” Veronica Frost, Stroud 200 Organising Committee Chair, told NOTA. “People can now see just what the […]
Tommy’s golden locks bring hope to kids with cancer
Tommy before visiting the barber. Photo: Supplied. A new-look Tommy holding his shorn locks. Photo: Supplied. A YOUNG child’s first haircut is usually quite a significant, sometimes traumatic occasion. And not just for the child, but the parents too. However, almost four-year-old Tommy Mowbray’s first haircut on 25 September had a much wider impact because, […]
Lesly Harrison’s good form continues
THE Gloucester Golf Ladies enjoyed an Individual Stableford event last Wednesday, 23 September, happy to see the sun after the rain of the day before. Lesly Harrison continued her good form with a handicap-busting score of 40 points. She was joined by her playing partner and runner up, Margaret Dunn, just a point behind at […]
